Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA has created the Pastry Arts Council, a new advisory body composed of leading pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and educators, dedicated to boosting the pastry profession in the United States.

Members include Dominique Ansel, Jean-Marie Auboine, Eric Bertoia, Mathias Boirie, Nicolas Botomisy, Laurent Branlard, Lincoln Carson, Melissa Coppel, François Daubinet, Chris Ford, Luke Frost, Clément Goyffon, Lauren Haas, Chris Hanmer, Kris Harvey, Michael Laiskonis, Eunji Lee, Javier Mercado, Susan Morrison, Nicoll Notter, Vincent Pilon, Frank Vollkommer, Bill Yosses, and Romain Cornu. Chefs Christophe Morel and Johanna Le Pape will serve as council ambassadors. These professionals will act as ambassadors, sharing their expertise, identifying new talent, and providing strategic guidance to foster innovation in the industry.

“The Pastry Arts Council represents an important step in strengthening the future of pastry in the United States. By bringing together some of the most accomplished professionals in our field, we are creating new opportunities to mentor emerging talent, share knowledge and support the continued growth of the pastry profession,” said Chef Stéphane Chéramy, president of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA.