MY Story

Hi I'm Shannon! I am a California girl born and raised in San Francisco. I am a busy mom of two wild but perfect little boys and when I am not working, you will find me with my family and friends seeking new adventures and doing some of our favorite things such as going to sporting events (go Giants, 49ers, Warriors & Sharks!), heading to the beach, going out to eat, taking day trips, going to the zoo, traveling, doing fun kiddo stuff or spending time at the most happiest place on earth, Disneyland! Gathering with my family and friends has also always been one of the biggest sources of happiness in my life which has also helped drive my passion for hosting, entertaining, planning events and bringing people together. From an early age, I loved to play restaurant and take people’s orders (not sure if I ever actually delivered the food). Fast forward years later and after many years working in the restaurant industry, I attended the University of San Francisco majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree. I have over fifteen years of experience in many different fields of the hospitality industry including restaurants, bars, catering, event planning and management. I met my husband while managing in the luxury suites at the home of the San Francisco Giants AT&T Park working for Bon Appetit. While working in this field, I was recruited to start a new position in a completely different career ~ healthcare. Since 2014, I have been blessed to work as an Assistant Clinic Operations Manager at the Stanford Cancer Center. Even though I may not have bar regulars and I am not serving food or drinks to guests anymore, I feel honored serving our patients who are going through some of the toughest times in their life.  I love spending each day trying to make a difference in the lives of others, whether it’s assisting a patient, supporting my work family or working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly. I have always gained a certain joy and purpose in serving others and aim to have everyone in my world feel more welcome and loved than before. And my love for food far surpasses many things in my life. When I received a charcuterie box as a gift for my birthday, it brought me so much joy that it was more than just a box of food, but an experience that I was able to share with my family that we all enjoyed. And so while we were grazing and mingling, Graze & Mingle was born! My passion for inspiring others and making their lives brighter led me to want to do something creative, fulfilling and can bring people together. My mission is to make a positive difference in someone else’s day and make their world a bit brighter, one box or board at at time. I would be honored to hand make your exclusive charcuterie experience so please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you need more information or have any questions. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to visit us and we look forward to meeting you! 

Love, 

Shannon