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Why the James Beart Foundation is Supporting & Cultivating Female Leaders
Original content c/o James Beard Foundation | Written by Katherine Miller
Combating the gender gap at each stage of an individual’s career
The James Beard Foundation is committed to supporting women in the food and beverage industry, from chefs and restaurateurs to entrepreneurs dreaming up new ways to make our food system more diverse, delicious, and sustainable. Our Women’s Leadership Programs (WLP) presented by Audi, provide training at multiple stages of an individual’s career, from pitching your brand to developing a perspective and policy on human resources. As part of the Foundation’s commitment to advancing women in the industry, we’re sharing stories from female James Beard Award winners, Women’s Leadership Program alumni, and thought leaders pushing for change. Below, our vice president of Impact Katherine Miller details the challenges facing women in the food and beverage industry, and the efforts the Beard Foundation has made to bridge the opportunity gap and allow more women to become business owners and leaders.