Who We Are
We believe in the incredible potential of young people
Oído was born out of a fierce belief that all young people are full of potential and deserve the opportunity to thrive.
We are a community of chefs, culinary experts, entrepreneurs, teachers, and other change-makers from across Mexico and around the world. We are passionate about breaking down the barriers keeping the youth of Quintana Roo trapped in poverty through the life-changing power of education.
Our Mission
To educate and empower young people to achieve their goals through a world class culinary program, competitive internships and mentorship with renowned, global culinary and hospitality leaders.
Our Vision
All youth and children have inherent value and deserve the opportunity to thrive in a way that changes their world for the better forever. We will make this a reality.
Oído is powered by leaders and changemakers. Join our community.
Leadership
Gabe Erales
Executive Director
Oído
Andy Ellwood
Chair, COO- OCN.ai,
Principal Coach at CruxPoint
Thomas Hendrican
Secretary, Retired Finance
& Project Manager
Scott Lawton
Director, CEO
Bartaco
Corbett Ramsey
Director, Head of North America
Fixed Income Prime Brokerage
Financial Executive
Jennifer Lotito
Director, President & COO
(RED)
Culinary Advisory Board
Scott Lawton
Co-Chair, CEO
Bartaco
Jason Sobocinski
Co-Chair
Culinary Entrepreneur
Mark Erickson
Provost, The Culinary
Institute of America
Craig Hutchinson
Chef Owner
Olmo
Andy Pforzheimer
Culinary Entrepreneur
Gabe Erales
Executive Chef
Bacalar