Gracie Cavnar

Gracie Cavnar is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with a diverse background in health, education, and hospitality. Currently serving as the Convenor and President of the Houston Chapter of the International Women's Forum since 2012, Gracie facilitates communication among women leaders and promotes their empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Recipe for Success Foundation, Gracie has dedicated efforts to combat childhood obesity through education and community mobilization since 2003. Gracie is also an award-winning author, recognized for the children's book "Eat It! Food Adventures with Marco Polo," published in 2012. Previous roles include speaker at TEDx Houston, columnist for Tribeza Magazine, and a lifestyle journalist. Gracie's earlier career highlights include positions in sales and marketing with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Gracie holds a degree from The University of Texas at Austin.