Recorded in 2001   

For more than 25 years, the Elliot name has been universally recognized as a premier retained search and consulting organization focused exclusively within the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, distribution and retail industries. Most recently Alice co-founded The Elliot Leadership Institute, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization solely dedicated to executive leadership development and advancement in the foodservice and hospitality industries and committed to the “Next Generation of Leadership.” Alice, the Institute’s namesake, is Co-Chair of the Elliot Leadership Institute’s Advisory Council.

Throughout her career Alice has been active in the hospitality industry and has spoken at many industry highlights including the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators Conference (MUFSO), International Foodservice Management Association’s Chain Operators Exchange Conference (COEX), the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Annual Conference, The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance Conference (MFHA), The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s Salute to Excellence, and the Annual Food & Wine Magazine Classic at Aspen. She is the founder and master of ceremonies of the highly acclaimed annual executive forum, “The Elliot Leadership Conference” which is celebrating its 24th Anniversary Conference. Alice was featured in the February 2002 cover story of Chain Leader Magazine and is also frequently quoted in many other prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Business and Restaurants & Institutions.

Alice is a member of and sponsor of many prestigious industry associations including the Women’s Foodservice Forum and the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance where she serves as a member of their Founders Board. Additionally, Alice is a member of the Advisory Board of The Norman E. Brinker Institute for Hospitality and Restaurant Management at the SMU Cox School of Business. Alice has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Women's Foodservice Forum and was one of its earliest members and supporters; she has also been a member of the Advisory Board of Catalyst, a non-profit research and advisory organization that works with businesses professionals to advance women. Additionally, Alice is a past board member of The Briarcliff Manor Education Foundation and was recently honored by them for her energetic volunteer efforts and devotion to education. Alice is the 2001 recipient of the Women’s Foodservice Forum’s coveted “Trailblazer” award and also the 1991 recipient of the prestigious Roundtable for Women in Foodservice “Pacesetter Award.” Alice is a designated “Certified Personnel Consultant” from the National Association of Personnel Consultants.

Alice graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She resides in Westchester County with her husband and two sons.