Dana Speers (She/Her)
About Dana Speers (She/Her)
Dana Speers is the Director of Operations, Creative and Culinary at Tag, with extensive experience in the food and media industries. She has held various leadership roles, including positions at Beretta Farms, THP, and Loblaw Companies Limited, and has produced and directed several television shows.
Current Role at TAG
Dana Speers serves as the Director of Operations, Creative and Culinary at TAG in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing creative media production for over 800 tier one food, beverage, and lifestyle brands across North America and Europe. In her role, she is responsible for managing operations and ensuring the successful execution of various culinary projects.
Previous Experience in Culinary Operations
Dana Speers has extensive experience in culinary operations. She worked at Loblaw Companies Limited as Executive Chef in the President's Choice Test Kitchen from 2010 to 2015. Prior to her tenure at TAG, she held multiple roles at THP, including Director of Operations, Creative and Culinary from 2018 to 2021, and Director of Culinary Innovation from 2016 to 2017. Her background also includes a position as New Product Development Specialist at Beretta Farms Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Television Production and Media Involvement
Dana Speers has a notable background in television production. She produced 'Opening Soon by Design' at Red Apple Entertainment and created the television series 'Pitchin' In' with Chef Lynn Crawford. Additionally, she directed shows such as 'Matchmaker' for Slice Network and 'Restaurant Makeover' for Food Network Canada. Her work in television also includes serving as a Food Producer for 'Christine Cushing Live,' where she created recipes and wrote food segments.
Educational Background and Culinary Training
Dana Speers holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western University, where she studied Philosophy and English from 1989 to 1993. She also completed a Diploma in Culinary Arts at Stratford Chefs School from 1994 to 1995. Her culinary training includes experience under renowned chefs Gray Kunz and Chris Broberg at the four-star Lespinasse Restaurant.
Published Work and Editorial Experience
Dana Speers has authored numerous published articles for various magazines, including 'Food and Drink,' 'Food and Wine,' 'Gardening Life,' and 'Prevention.' She also worked as an Associate Editor at Food and Wine Magazine, Cookbooks, Time Warner from 1998 to 2001. Her editorial experience complements her culinary expertise and enhances her contributions to the food media industry.