SCAS Community Speaker Series: Chef Amalia

What connects us more deeply than the universal language of food? Join us on May 2nd at the Selby Library for a special installment of the SCAS Community Speakers Series, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, featuring the renowned Chef Amalia. She will lead us through a conversation that explores the unity and generosity of food, intertwined with the rich tapestry of her personal history, from her roots in Guadalajara, Mexico, to her ascension as a professional chef. Discover how her journey, marked by appearances on MasterChef Latino and her role as a TV personality, has been influenced by her culinary and graphic design expertise. This event promises to be a fascinating exploration of culture, passion, and the culinary arts, as seen through the eyes of an elite personal chef. And the fun doesn’t stop there. Join us after the talk at Circo Restaurant (www.circosrq.com) for a meet and greet with Chef Amalia. RSVP today! More About Chef Amalia Based in Sarasota, Florida, Chef Amalia is a distinguished private chef with a rich culinary background. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America at Universidad Anahuac del Sur in Mexico City, her expertise has been honed over 25 years, earning her the status of an elite personal chef, food connoisseur, and innovative food designer. Her journey in the culinary world has taken her from her birthplace in Guadalajara, Mexico, to various locations including Indianapolis, Puerto Rico, and finally Sarasota, where she crafts gourmet experiences for her clients’ special moments and celebrations. Beyond her culinary achievements, Chef Amalia is a former MasterChef Latino contestant, a TV personality, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. She is also the president and founder of Alianzas Networking Mujeres Profesionales, an international networking group for Hispanic women, boasting over 820 members.