Company: Damn Fine Hand Pies
Education:
Graduate, Le Cordon Bleu
Associate’s Degree
Career:
Founder, Co-Owner, Damn Fine Hand Pies (2021-Present)
Kitchen Manager, Knead Bakehouse (2019-2021)
Sous Chef, Juniper (2017-2019)
Line Cook, Niche Food Group (2013-2017)
Intern, Vie (2013)
Civic:
Donor, Fundraiser, 12-Step Recovry Programs; Donor, Fundraiser, Thrive for Life; Donor, Fundraiser, MO Network; Donor, Fundraiser, KVC Health Systems; Donor, Fundraiser, Temperance Kitchen
Achievements:
Achieved Sobriety in 2019, which enabled her to change her life and flourish in the hospitality industry
Awards:
Honoree, Best New Restaurant, Local Publication (2024); Honoree, Second Best New Restaurant, Local Publication (2024); Honoree, Best Bakery in Years, Local Publication (2024); Honoree, Best Bite in Saint Louis (2024); Honoree, Saint Louis; Taste Makers and Industry Innovators (2024); Honoree, Saint Louis’ Ones to Watch (2020)