Meet Our Members
Explore the women working across food, beverage and hospitality in British Columbia, including our current and emerita members. Search by name or use the category filter to browse.
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Stephanie Jaeger
Current President Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Canadian born Stephanie Jaeger began her foray into the restaurant industry with Janet McGuire at the Beachside Café in West Vancouver, gaining experience in the Dundarave area before jetting off to
Europe for 3 months….
Stacy Kyle
Executive Director
Stacy is newly appointed Executive Director of the Import Vintners & Spirits Association (IVSA), bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and spirits industry. As the Whisky Curator for Skye Avenue—home to one of Canada’s largest whisky collection’s—Stacy has led masterclasses, curated premium tasting experiences, and built a thriving whisky community….
Mrs Katherine McEachnie
Wine Educator, Viticulturist and Plant Health Inspector
Katherine has studied wine & viticulture around the world. She owns a 10 acre private vineyard estate called Winston Estate Vineyard on the Naramata Bench in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Katherine is a Viticulturist and has her WSET Diploma, is a French Wine Scholar and has a Master Champagne designation from the Wine Scholar Guild….
Christa-Lee McWatters Bond
General Manager Five Vines Cellars
Gaetane Palardy
Gaetane Palardy is the owner of GPS Gaetane Palardy Solutions, a training and consulting company in tourism and hospitality serving the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island….