Skilled Project Manager and Executive Chef with 12+ years’ experience working in the culinary, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. I hold a strong knowledge and understanding of recipe development, copywriting, restaurant operations, event planning, vendor management, fostering brand partnerships and sales, excelling in both team oriented and individual work environments. Holding the titles of Chef, Manager, Owner, Director, etc. **Driven to work with spaces that utilize my expertise with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion** Co-Founded the Queer Food Foundation, non-profit with an active mission for Food focused members within LGBTQ+ inclusion and its’ intersectionality with other marginalized groups. Awarded with the 12 under 35 achievement by Specialty Food Association. Proficient in collaborations with Food Media for network television, streaming channels, and print. Notable clients: Meta, Salesforce, Viacom, Buzzfeed, Harry & David, TheFeedFeed, PrettyLittleThing, and Access Hollywood. Chosen as Savage x Fenty’s 2022 Game-Changer of the Year and Queerty x Nissan Partner for ProgressInstagram/Facebook/TikTok: ChefVanessaParish Would love to be in community with you! Email: Vanessa@vanessaparish.com