Like so many of us, I grew up in the kitchen in my hometown of Houston/Sugar Land, Texas. Many of my childhood memories revolve around food, cooking, and a dream to open a healthy restaurant one day. Little did I know then that I was on a path with a collective of experiences to serve people in their own home kitchens instead.

Upon graduation from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, my journey landed me in Catering Sales Management and Private Event Directorship with Clubcorp, Marriott, and El Gaucho Bellevue. I was an active member of the National Association for Catering and Events for 9 years in both the Houston and Greater Seattle Area chapters, including board-level service as Treasurer and Chapter President. Through NACE, I achieved the CPCE designation as well as an award for Best Catered Event of the Year 2009.

After 10 years on that course, I left El Gaucho and took the leap into entrepreneurship. I love to cook. I love to help people. It’s a natural fit to start a company like Honest to Goodness. Now I cook for people who don’t love to cook, don’t have time to cook, or don’t know how to handle their special diet. Through the United States Personal Chef Association, I attained the designation of Certified Personal Chef (CPC) and was nominated in 2015 and 2017 for Personal Chef of the Year. Most recently, I have been honored with the Class of 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Award.

As this company has grown so significantly since 2012, my role is now as the CEO and visionary for future growth. Thank you for trusting our Puget Sound personal chef team at Honest to Goodness to serve your goals for a healthier lifestyle.