Vanessa Sena

Vanessa Sena is a serial entrepreneur with a strong drive, having founded and led multiple businesses, including My Local Chefs and Premier Referrals. Her journey demonstrates a willingness to pivot and pursue her passions, transitioning from a marketing and logistics background to a successful career in the culinary and nutraceutical industries. foodboxhq+1

She is deeply committed to leveraging food as medicine, a principle central to My Local Chefs. Her involvement with the ABCT Bioscience Cohort further highlights her dedication to integrating personalized medical nutrition therapy and innovative technology to address health issues like gestational diabetes. abct+1

Vanessa possesses significant culinary expertise, having trained at the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts and honed her skills working under renowned chefs Dominique Ansel and José Andrés. Her passion for baking and pastry arts fueled her transition into the food industry. foodboxhq+1

As CEO of My Local Chefs, she actively champions local food systems and small businesses, connecting local chefs, makers, and farmers with broader markets and supporting them with logistical and marketing expertise. She also advocates for healthy food accessibility across Connecticut. foodboxhq+1

Vanessa is a leader in women's empowerment, demonstrated by her role as Chair at ElevateHER CT's Women Manufacturing Advisory Council, where she works to uplift women in manufacturing.