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Deanna Elsmore Wheeler is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the food service industry. Currently serving as a Sous Chef at Simple Eats Farm to Table since August 2019, Deanna emphasizes local and sustainable practices. In addition, Deanna holds the position of Kitchen Manager and Sous Chef at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC, and has been Retail & Catering Manager at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare since July 2016. Previous roles include Assistant General Manager at Applebee's and Kitchen Manager/Pastry Chef at Roosters Southern Kitchen. Deanna began the culinary career with a foundational role at Aramark, managing and training culinary interns. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Old Dominion University and an Associate of Applied Science in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from Tidewater Community College.