Sean Sherman

Sean Sherman

A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Sean Sherman was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. His focus is on the revitalization and evolution of Indigenous foods systems throughout North America. Through his activism and advocacy,...
Robynne Maii

Robynne Maii

Born and raised in Honolulu, Robynne Maii is the chef and owner of award-winning restaurant Fête in Honolulu’s Chinatown. A proud alumna of Punahou and Iolani School, Maii pursued modern dance and English at Middlebury College before obtaining culinary and pastry arts...
Jason Peel

Jason Peel

Raised on the island of Kauai, Jason Peel creates familiar island flavors of your favorite home-cooked meals with an elevated twist. Combining the values of his humble Japanese origins, with his strong Irish spirit, Peel discovered his passion for creating, and...
Brandon Jew

Brandon Jew

Brandon Jew is the executive chef and owner of Mister Jiu’s, a celebrated contemporary Chinese American restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. At Mister Jiu’s, Brandon masterfully fuses the seasonal and organic bounty of the Bay Area with...
Michael Mina

Michael Mina

Michael Mina is the chef, founder, and executive chairman of Mina Group, a nationally acclaimed restaurant management company with over 30 chef-driven concepts across the U.S., celebrating the best in food, wine, and hospitality. Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in...