Ecole Chocolat Gives Back

Founding Circle Heirloom Cacao Preservation (HCP)
Member since founding in 2010
HCP Board of Directors - 2019 President

The HCP’s mission is to “discover, identify and preserve fine flavor (“heirloom”) cacao varieties for the conservation of biological diversity and the empowerment of farming communities”.

Founding Member Fine Chocolate Industry Association(FCIA)
Member since founding in 2007
President 2007-2008, 2014-2015

As the professional non-profit organization representing the fine chocolate industry, our mission is to promote quality, innovations, ethical sourcing, and best practices in the fine chocolate industry from tree to bar and bonbon. FCIA will achieve this by:

• Communicating with consumers, the media and legislators regarding issues in growing, production and consumption of chocolate.
• Educating chocolate professionals on fine chocolate best practices, ingredients and techniques.
• Helping to define industry standards for fine flavor cacao growing, bar and confection production and the use of quality ingredients.
• Building partnerships to strengthen the value chain and preserve fine cacao varieties.
• Celebrating our valuable and growing segment of the chocolate industry and supporting its dedicated members.

Founding Member Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association
Member since founding in 2012

Founded in 2012, Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association's mission is to promote the emerging chocolate and cacao industry in Hawaii. We work diligently to assure the health of our industry and provide education and information to our members and the public.

Grand Jury Judge International Chocolate Awards
Volunteer Advisor and Judge since 2012

The International Chocolate Awards is an independent competition recognising excellence in fine chocolate making and in the products made with fine chocolate. As the World’s only fully independent international fine chocolate competition, we aim to support companies producing fine chocolate and chocolatiers, small companies and artisans working with fine chocolate. By helping these markets to grow and develop, we also aim to support the farmers that grow fine cacao.

Member Les Dames d'Escoffier International
Member since 1992
International President 1998
BC Chapter President 2013

LDEI is the premier organization of influential professional women who are committed to the advancement of education and philanthropy in food, beverage and hospitality for the good of the global community. 

Member Cooking Schools & Teachers Section International Association of Culinary Professionals
Board of Directors 1991-1997

IACP connect culinary professionals with the people, places and knowledge they need to succeed. To unite, inspire, and celebrate the professional culinary community worldwide.

Sponsor Radio Cherry Bombe on Heritage Radio Network
2016 Season

Radio Cherry Bombe brings the pages of Cherry Bombe Magazine to life. We are pleased to support the advancement of women in the culinary industry through these engaging conversations with some of the most interesting women in food. 

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