Natasha has been a professional chef since 2011, bringing soulful creativity and precision to every dish. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, she is the founder of Mixed Fillings Pie Shop in Jacksonville, FL, where she blends storytelling, heritage, and flavor into unforgettable desserts and community-driven experiences. With over a decade of culinary expertise, Chef Natasha continues to inspire through her baking classes, pop-ups, and the Pie It Forward initiative, using food as a tool to connect people and preserve stories.

Chef Onyx is a Jacksonville-based culinary professional with 15+ years of experience, specializing in vegan and plant-based cuisine. A graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, they hold certifications in Pastry Arts and Plant-Based Cooking. As founder of Relax and Unwind, Are You Sure That’s Vegan, and The Sharing Dish, they’ve become known for immersive dining experiences that blend creativity, sustainability, and flavor. Recognized as Folio Weekly’s Best Personal Chef 2024 and featured in Edible Northeast Florida, News4Jax, and Void Magazine, Chef Onyx continues to elevate dining through private chef services, themed dinners, and innovative pop-up events.

Michelle enjoys giving back and connecting the Jacksonville community to sustainable resources. She is a small business owner of Jax911Nails and a diversity and inclusion advocate volunteer with 904ward.

Kanesha Boyette is the founder of the Jax Letter Writing Club, a nonprofit that brings people together through the simple joy of handwritten letters. A former president of Women’s March Jax, she has spent over a decade working in finance while staying passionate about building community and connection. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Kanesha is happily married with her two sweet little dogs. She’s a lover of books, letters, and just about any kind of pie.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Beth Leitzke has deep roots in the community and a lifelong love for the people who call it home. She is passionate about bringing people together and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported.Through her business, Elizabeth Anne Photography, she helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members tell their stories with images that are both artful and strategic.

As a local small business owner, Beth understands firsthand the importance of community connection and loves championing other small businesses, events, and causes that help Jacksonville thrive. She joined the advisory board because she believes in being part of something bigger than herself—something that unites neighbors, strengthens connections, and makes Jacksonville an even better place to live.

Outside of work, Beth can often be found at local events (usually with a camera), enjoying the outdoors (when it’s not too hot), and spending time with her daughter. She believes in the power of community to inspire change, foster belonging, and create joy.