An evening with purpose on every plate.

Stefan Riemer is the Pastry Culinary Director on the F&B Culinary Development team for Walt Disney World. He grew up in Berlin, Germany, where his father owned a gelato business. Encouraged by his family, he started a pastry apprenticeship at age 16. After graduating, he traveled and worked in patisseries, confectioneries, and chocolate shops to master the science and techniques of the craft and to enhance his skills. Chef Riemer became a certified master pastry chef in 1993 and worked in Germany, Switzerland, Indonesia, India, and the United States. He was named a Top Ten Pastry Chef in North America by Dessert Professional. Chef Riemer has been making culinary magic at Disney since 1999, and in his current role he drives product development, menu planning, provides training and mentoring, develops pastry menus, and leads the concepts of Amorette’s Patisserie and The Ganachery at Disney Springs.

Jonathan “Jay” Judy is the Strategic Culinary Partnership Coordinator and a Senior Instructor at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Since joining the faculty in 2010, he has taught a variety of food and beverage courses, including Culinary Health. Chef Judy also collaborates with the UCF College of Medicine on its Culinary Medicine elective. In addition to his academic role, he has extensive experience as a food and beverage consultant, private chef, caterer, and culinary professional.

Todd is a Florida native who grew up in Bartow and is an FSU Supply Chain graduate — Go Noles! He served as an operations manager at Republic National, one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributors, and then as Director of Purchasing with Darden, where he managed $400 million a year in global sourcing including beverage alcohol, appetizers, desserts, and cheeses. Todd is currently the Vice President of Procurement at Discovery Senior Living, which has grown rapidly to over 400 communities nationwide. Fun fact: Todd has dined at Capital Grille on I-Drive at least 250 times.

Pam Lively serves as the incoming Board Chair for Seniors First and has been a dedicated member of the organization for more than four years. During her tenure, she has held a variety of leadership roles, including High Tea Chairperson, Development Committee Member, and Vice Chair of the Executive Committee. Her commitment to community service extends throughout Central Florida, where she has also served as Board Chair for the Dr. Phillips YMCA, President of the Central Florida Women’s League, and fundraiser advocate for numerous charitable organizations. Professionally, Pam is the Director of Employer Solutions Partnerships at Orlando Health, where she collaborates with local employers to develop innovative healthcare strategies and solutions that support the health, well-being, and productivity of their workforce. Her work focuses on fostering meaningful partnerships that enhance access to quality care and improve employee health outcomes. Beyond her professional and community leadership roles, Pam is passionate about cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together. She enjoys exploring new recipes and creating memorable experiences for family and friends. Above all, she treasures spending time with her granddaughters, family, and loved ones, which remain her greatest joy.