Livio Lauro

by | May 23, 2025 | Judges

Livio Lauro is a Hospitality and Drinks expert.  He started his beverage career over 30 years ago in Southern Italy on the beautiful island of Ischia in the heart of the Mediterranean. The recipient of several prestigious international awards, Livio is widely...

Joy Figeuroa

by | May 21, 2025 | Judges

A born-and-raised Boricua, Joy Figueroa represents the third generation of a family rooted in hospitality. Her story began in Old San Juan, where her family owned the beloved bar Café Seda. It was there Joy’s passion for service was ignited, setting her on a path that...

Jennifer Yim

by | May 21, 2025 | Judges

I currently work at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as a Mixologist and Training Coach. My passion for bartending has taken me across the country, staging at a variety of bars and immersing myself in diverse cocktail cultures. I love pushing creative boundaries through...

ROSS SIMON

by | May 20, 2025 | Judges

Ross Simon was steeped in the culinary and hospitality industry from youth, working at the family restaurant in the old country of his native home of Scotland since 1990. He has three decades of experience in the catering industry and during such has had the pleasure...