H.E. Mrs. Hanene Tajouri Bessassi, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the United States of America cordially invites you to the

MDR® Ambassadors' Breakfast

Wednesday July 2nd 2025
from 8:30 am to 11 am
Tunisia House
5131 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, D.C 20008

The event will highlight the health benefits of Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet. It will also offer a unique setting for networking while enjoying world-famous delicacies.

Program highlights:

  • Institutional greetings
  • The Science behind EVOO healthy profile - Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN (Brown University)
  • Guided tasting of Tunisian EVOO - Nicholas Coleman, Oleologist

Breakfast prepared by: Chef Salma Jribi

Event MC: Phil Kafarakis, IFMA president

By invitation only.

Discover the Team

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Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN

Associate professor of medicine, Brown University and Sr. Research Scientist at The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI

Nicholas Coleman is an international olive oil expert, educator, speaker and co-founder of Grove and Vine.

Nicholas Coleman

Co-Founder & Oleologist at Grove and Vine

Phil Kafarakis is a global food industry executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.

Phil Kafarakis

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Chef Salma Jribi is a Tunisian- American chef and educator passionate about preserving and sharing authentic North African cuisine, especially Tunisian dishes.

Chef Salma Jribi

Tunisian - American Chef and Educator