Jewish Professional Women (JPW) Leadhership Event
with Chef Einat Admony

Chef Einat Admony, a three-time James Beard Award nominee, is the chef-owner of Balaboosta, known for its Middle Eastern and Israeli flavors, and Moondog, a listening bar blending Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. She is also the founder of Taïm Falafel, a pioneer in New York City’s Israeli food scene.

Her food tells an intricate story of strong immigrant roots and living the American Dream. After more than 15 years leading the New York culinary scene and establishing multiple restaurants, Admony continues to innovate and inspire with elevated yet comforting homestyle cooking from her childhood.

Admony is a double-time champion and competitor of Food Network’s Chopped and Throwdown! with Bobby Flay. She has been featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, HuffPost, Forbes, among many others. Admony has authored two cookbooks with Artisan Books: Balaboosta and Shuk. In 2014, she was a recipient of the Great Immigrants award from Carnegie Corporation of New York for exemplary contributions to American life.

Outside of leading several expanding food businesses, Admony can be found at home in Brooklyn or at her country house in the Hudson Valley, cooking for her two children, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, and a steady stream of dinner party guests.

Amy Burke Friedman is a seasoned strategic communications professional and owner/CEO of the Baltimore-based public relations firm PROFILES. With 20+ years of experience, she has a proven track record of developing successful marketing and PR strategies for clients, including the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, National Aquarium, T. Rowe Price, Greater Baltimore Committee and others. Amy has received industry recognition, including being named one of The Daily Record’s “Top 100 Women” in 2024 and one of The Baltimore Sun’s “Women to Watch” in 2023.

Born and raised in Baltimore City, Amy currently resides in Towson, Maryland. She graduated from Western High School, the country’s oldest all-female public high school, and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. A dedicated advocate for Baltimore, she actively supports organizations such as the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, the Mayor’s Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, Baltimore Homecoming and The Associated’s Jewish Professional Women network.

Amy’s dedication to shaping Baltimore’s future and helping clients achieve their goals demonstrates her commitment to both her profession and her community.