a new chapter is being written

Kennedy Friede Golden has enjoyed three separate careers to date: one in technical theatre- culminating as an Equity Stage Manager; an extended career at a small women’s College- culminating as Associate Dean of Students; and, a most rewarding experience working with elders' social and end-of-life issues.  She is also M.F.K. Fisher’s younger daughter.

Alex Wright is a writer and storyteller with more than two decades of experience communicating excellence and impact in healthcare and philanthropy. The grandson of M.F.K. Fisher and Successor Trustee of her literary trust, he has also lent his expertise to several boards and commissions dedicated to culture and community.

Clark Wolf is a James Beard Award-winning food and restaurant consultant, has served on boards and been a founding member of a number of food and community related non-profits. He helped develop and launch the country’s first Food Studies program, at NYU, and is a host on several regional radio stations, including KRCB, Northern California’s NPR station.  

Jerry Anne Di Vecchio is a food and wine editor, author, consultant, and teacher. She retired as Sunset Magazine’s Food/Wine Editor after four decades (emeritus contributor for 15 more years). Jerry is the co-founder of San Francisco Les Dames d’ Escoffier and is honored as a Grande Dame. She has held board or executive roles for many national food and wine groups; consulted for major food and product companies; and taught extensively including for University of California Extension service and California community colleges.