Keynote Speaker
- International Association of Culinary Professionals
Annual Conferences (IACP) – 7 Times
- United Nations Conference on Sustainable Cuisine
- New York Magazine Food & Wine Conference
- Symposia on American Cuisine Conferences – 4 Times
- Food and Beverage Association Annual Conference
- American Institute of Food & Wine
- Culinary Institute of America/Forum on the Future
- Food Service Executives 20th Anniversary Conference
- Chef Magazine 10th Anniversary Conference
- Les Dames d’Escoffier International 10th Anniversary Conference
- Porter/Novelli 5th Annual Food Practice Conference
- American Dietetic Association
- Leaders of the Millenium Conference
- Council of Independent Restaurants of America – 2 Meetings
- American Personal Chef Association
- International Food Information Council
- International Food Editors Council
- California Governor’s Conference for Women
Essayist (Hear Irena in her own words…)
Funny Food on WAMC Northeast Public Radio
A Thought About the Economy “Po’Boys Are Getting Poorer” on WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Seasonings Greetings (MP3 download: 3.15mb) from WAMC
White House Chef “Keep the Change” from WAMC
