Ambassador

Our Ambassadors

Launched in 2026, The Food Capitals Ambassador designation recognises individuals who have made significant and tangible contributions to the development and international visibility of The Food Capitals Network.

Jordi tresserras juan

Expert in Gastronomy & Sustainable Tourisme

Jordi is an expert in gastronomy, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism, with extensive experience in research, international cooperation, and cultural development. He is the Director of LABPATC – the Laboratory of Cultural Heritage, Creativity and Cultural Tourism – and works as a consultant for UNESCO. He also co-founded the UNESCO Chair Food, Culture & Development UOC, promoting interdisciplinary approaches linking food, culture, and territorial development.

Karin Tingstedt

Karin tingstedt

City of Malmö | Vice President

Karin is the project manager of the hospitality industry in the City of  Malmö. Malmö has been a member of Delice since 2018. Both Karin and the city are strong believers in sustainability and the multicultural food scene, which is very important for Malmö.

Catalina Garcia

Catalina garcia

City of Cali | Treasurer

Catalina is a woman passionate about tourism and gastronomy who currently works as the Executive Director of the Cali Valle Bureau.  "Teamwork: ideal formula for positioning" is the motto with which Catalina does not stop making visible the gastronomic and cultural benefits of Cali and Valle del Cauca.

Jessica Ferey

Jessica ferey

Executive Director

Jessica manages the association's daily operations, oversees network stewardship and development, spearheads the network's events, projects, and activities, and facilitates collaborations between member cities and partners. She brings over a decade of experience in international network management, event strategy, and fostering city cooperation.