VOL 27 ISSUE 10, March 9, 2026
Patina Group is proud to recognize some of the exceptional women across the organization during Women’s History Month this March. Their leadership, talent and dedication play a vital role in driving Patina Group’s success and its mission to deliver radical hospitality to every guest, every day.
Across the portfolio, Patina Group’s female leaders bring creativity, resilience and a commitment to excellence that strengthen teams and elevate the guest experience. Listed below are some of the female team members Patina Group is celebrating during Women’s History Month:
- Anna Valle, bartender, Patina 250 at corporate headquarters in Buffalo
- Irlanda Serrada, prep cook, Tutto Italia at Disney World’s EPCOT in Florida
- Jamie Mehrer, Patina Group human resources business partner
- Kara Blitz, executive pastry chef, Lincoln Ristorante in New York City
- Kate Crilly, senior catering sales manager, Patina Group
- Maddy Merrill, line cook, Naples Ristorante at Downtown Disney in California
- Mary Garnett, assistant general manager, Hundredfold on Long Island
- Orianna Granati, general manager, Pizza Ponte at Disney Springs in Florida
- Pamela Burns, restaurant manager, Stella 34 in New York City
- Rosa Castaneda, prep cook, Space 220 at EPCOT
- Scarlet Batista, hostess, Nick + Stef’s in New York City
- Sharon Ritchie, prep cook, Via Napoli at EPCOT
- Valerie Wong, restaurant manager, Paseo and Céntrico at Downtown Disney
- Yamile Galban, prep cook, Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
- Ye Yin (Wendy) He, assistant general manager, STATE Grill & Bar in New York City
