Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is an award-winning author, chef entrepreneur, and keynote speaker renowned for her passion for Latin American cuisine and culture. A Guatemalan native based in the Twin Cities, Amalia blends her business acumen and culinary expertise with rich cultural narratives, drawing from her roots and training at Le Cordon Bleu and The Culinary Institute of America. She frequently appears on Twin Cities TV and MPR News, and her work has been featured on National Geographic, Forbes, and The New York Times. Amalia consults for major brands and speaks at Fortune 100-1000 companies, promoting cultural inclusivity through food. She is a co-founder of Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota and made history as the first Latina president of NAWBO-MN. Dedicated to diversity and empowerment, Amalia also has a long history of community service, including nonprofit board roles and philanthropy. Her travels across all seven continents enrich her insights, making her a true Latin cuisine and culture ambassador.