About Females in Food
A members-only community and talent marketplace for women looking for vetted resources, meaningful connection and advancement in the Food and Beverage Industry
Females in Food helps women become stronger influencers, strategists, and self-advocates who are ready to lead their organizations into the future.
Through our initiatives, we empower careers, provide visibility, and help companies attract, develop, and retain more female talent. We are proud to work with employers who are committed to designing and supporting a better workplace for women and who understand that our industry becomes more sustainable and profitable when women are equally represented at the top.
Established in 2019, Females In Food has a mission to close the gender gap that exists at the top in the food and beverage industry.
We accomplish this by helping companies improve 4 key metrics that are critical to achieving gender parity.
Attract
Helping companies attract more qualified female talent by elevating their employer brand.
Advance
Provide the connection and resources needed to move women from middle management to executive leadership.
Retain
Deliver critical training to corporate management teams to improve culture, employee engagement, and ultimately retention.
Sponsor
Supporting leaders and organizations by designing and launching internal sponsorship programs and through the FIF Global Leadership Program.
Our 360 Degree Approach
Convening a Professional Community
We foster deep connections among like-minded professionals with similar goals to help women advance faster, creating a cascading impact on the entire food sector.
We foster deep connections among like-minded
professionals with similar goals to help women advance
faster, creating a cascading impact on the entire food sector.
We foster deep connections among like-minded
professionals with similar goals to help women advance
faster, creating a cascading impact on the entire food sector-
Elevating Corporate Brands
We elevate our partner brands within the marketplace by showcasing in-house thought leaders, promoting job opportunities, featuring corporate benefits, and hosting industry impact events.
Developing Talent
In addition to attracting talent, we provide ongoing support for female leaders through our Community and professional development resources, including custom curated, collaborative events.
Meet the Team
Founded by Industry Executives in 2019
Angela Dodd
Founder & CEO
Alyssa Simek
President
Angela and Alyssa bring 3 decades of combined food industry experience to the community.
Together with a team of 10 ambassadors, coaches and support staff they deliver curated content, resources, and networking for future-focused women in the food and beverage industry.
How it Began...
a letter from angela dodd
80% of food buying decisions are made by women globally, yet representation at senior-level leadership positions across the food and beverage industry is less than 20%.
This is the jarring statistic I read in 2019 as I sat reflecting on my career and how to navigate to the next level. As an experienced professional in the F&B industry, I knew too well the everyday realities that were preventing women in our industry from advancing. These everyday realities are the papercuts that minimize visibility, drive insecurities, and create organizational inefficiencies across retention and parity.
I started to envision an industry where women had access to the resources to empower their careers. I imagined a network that would easily connect women with female-friendly organizations and a world where women didn’t have to choose between motherhood and career advancement. Inspired by the courageous women around me, motivated by the fearless women who came before me, and fueled by the need to give the women in our industry a voice, The Females in Food Community was born.
The Females In Food Board of Directors
Our esteemed Board of Directors is composed of industry leaders who are committed to supporting and empowering women in the food industry through resources, education, networking opportunities, employer branding, and talent connection.
Arika Pierce Williams
CEO and Founder, Piercing Strategies
Lynn Ducharme
VP of Talent Strategy, Curtis Food Recruiters
Jeff Grogg
Founder,
JPG Resources
Tracy Bargman
Owner,
T-Catalyst
