Women's Foodservice Forum

Name: Women's Foodservice Forum
Address: 5310 Harvest Hill Road, Dallas, TX, 75230, US
Telephone: (972) 528-7222

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Women's Foodservice Forum

Committed to strengthening professionals at all career levels in the foodservice industry

Leading authority for delivering content through developing competence and building connections to advance women leaders and drive growth in the foodservice industry.

06/12/2026

Kirsten Allen is Division Vice President of Buffalo Wild Wings within Inspire Brands. Her leadership is defined by a passion for building culture, inspiring teams, and driving exceptional results.

Kirsten is a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As founding member and Chair of Inspire Brands’ Champions of Women Leaders Business Resource Group, she has created opportunities for women to develop leadership skills, build networks, and advance their careers. Her advocacy ensures that inclusion remains a cornerstone of Inspire’s culture.

We’re proud to have her as a 2026 Change Maker!

06/09/2026

Our commitment to creating limitless opportunities for all leaders begins in the WFF offices. That’s where the WFF team works every day to lead the change for YOU.

06/02/2026

Leaders who lead with intention develop a more productive workplace for all of their team members.

What is your organization doing this Pride Month to create stronger working relationships?

05/29/2026

Join us in congratulating Kari Ziemer on her new role as Chief Human Resources Officer! 🎉

Since joining Schwan's Company in 2011, Kari has built a strong reputation as a strategic and forward-thinking HR leader, helping shape culture, strengthen leadership and enhance talent strategies across the organization.

She brings a thoughtful, business-driven approach to people strategy and is known for connecting people, structure and performance in ways that drive results. Her ability to communicate effectively with leaders at every level, paired with her track record of leading meaningful change, has made her a trusted partner across the business.

We look forward to seeing the impact she continues to make in this next chapter!

05/22/2026

Jenni Izzo Glester is Vice President of PR and Communications at First Watch. Jenni joined First Watch in October 2023 and quickly assimilated into a rapidly growing, newly public company and immediately elevated the function.

Jenni has been a passionate champion for people since day one, opening doors, creating new opportunities, and actively networking on behalf of others to help them grow and shine. Her authentic leadership, deep care for the team, exceptional storytelling abilities, and quick instincts have made for a stronger, more connected organization.

We’re proud to have her as a 2026 Change Maker!

05/15/2026

Monica Burris is a Senior Corporate Account Manager in the Kay Division within Ecolab. She is instrumental in collaborating with external and internal partners to drive innovation, resources, and enterprise solutions.

Monica’s operational strength lies in creating and establishing high-performing teams, a skill she applies effectively whether in a people-leader or individual contributor role. Her passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a hallmark of her career, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive, transparent culture where she encourages everyone to be their authentic selves at work.

We’re proud to have her as a 2026 Change Maker!

05/12/2026

In our defense, she DID say, “break it down.”

Not a member yet? Check out all the benefits of joining WFF at: https://www.wff.org/s/membership

05/11/2026

At WFF, our team’s greatness goes way back!
accelerates leadership in the foodservice industry.

05/08/2026

As Director of Construction for the Dine Brands Global team, Valerie Thoddé has a strong track record overseeing large-scale restaurant and hospitality projects across North America. With a career spanning hundreds of new builds and remodels, she brings deep expertise in site selection, budgeting, and schedule management, successfully delivering complex portfolios on time and within budget.

Recognized for her disciplined project leadership style and collaborative approach, Valerie excels at aligning cross-functional teams, franchise partners, and design professionals to deliver high‑quality, scalable results.

We’re proud to have her as a 2026 Change Maker!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to WFF Executive Committee Member Meredith Nelson Uram on her promotion to Vice President, Sales for General Mills North America Foodservice!

Meredith's proven track record of driving results, leading growth across large teams, and translating bold strategy into real ex*****on makes her a force in our industry. We are so proud to have her leadership represented on our Executive Committee and excited to see what comes next!

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5310 Harvest Hill Road
Dallas, TX
75230

Telephone

(972) 528-7222

Website

https://www.wff.org/s/

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