The guest speaker for the evening is Mary Crane. Duke has engaged renowned expert and consultant Mary Crane for the past four years. She is a graduate of George Washington Law School and lobbied in Washington D.C. for nearly ten years before pursuing her life-long interest in food and wine. Crane enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation, she worked at the White House as an assistant chef. During this time, Crane discovered the interplay of food, wine, and business. Her desire to share this unique knowledge yielded Mary Crane & Associates.

Participation is only $25, the rest of the cost has been covered by the Duke Graduate School and the Duke Career Center. This fee can only be paid for using your FLEX card when registering online. You can open or add money to your FLEX account here. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Last year this event filled up within 24 hours. If cost precludes you from participating, please contact annie.maxfield@duke.edu. We have some sponsorships available. Registration closes at 11:59 PM, August 21st.