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CORE appoints Sheila Bennett as executive director

Children of Restaurant Employees — CORE — a national non-profit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, has appointed Sheila Bennett as executive director. Provided

August 26, 2020

Children of Restaurant Employees — CORE — a national non-profit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, has appointed Sheila Bennett as executive director. With over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Bennett returns to her hometown of Nashville and will lead the organization to further support those in need.

"CORE is in need of an individual who will spearhead the organization to meet the growing demand for its support," Colleen Brennan, chairman of the board of directors for CORE, said in a company press release. "Bennett is the ideal fit for a challenge such as this."

Before joining CORE, Bennett served as the vice president of business development and strategic partnerships for Fishbowl Inc., where she led business development strategies and scored strategic alliances. Her most recent success in the non-profit sector includes the development and growth of Dine Out for No Kid Hungry. With her passion focused on the restaurant space, Bennett also managed industry relations for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation as senior director.

"During my time serving the food and beverage industry, I have met many employees and families with amazing stories of how they have faced adversity," Bennett said in the release. "Now, I hope for CORE to be the first resource that comes to mind when employees with children are affected by a health crisis or natural disaster and are in need of support and financial relief."