Worldly Women Collective: Summer Sips Social
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Mingle + Graze (48 S. San Marcos Pl. | Chandler, AZ 85225)
Admission: Free - WWC Members (with code) | $10 - Non-Members
We’re back after our summer break, and we’re kicking off the season with a relaxed evening of connection and conversation. Join us for casual networking, wine, and a beautifully curated grazing board as we catch up, welcome new faces, and set the tone for an exciting fall ahead. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the group, this is the perfect way to ease back in and enjoy the power of community.
Special Guest:
Mayor Kevin Hartke, City of Chandler
Mayor Kevin Hartke began his second term in January 2023. Before serving as Mayor he previously served on City Council for nine years. Mayor Hartke served as Vice Mayor twice, in 2015 and 2017.
Mayor Hartke and his wife, Lynne, have been married for 42 years and have lived in Chandler since 1985. He served as Lead Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship in Chandler where he worked from 1985-2018. He still serves part-time at the church. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri, Columbia; and a master’s degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He served nine (9) years as the statewide director of For Our City, which is a collaborative effort of government, business, nonprofit, and faith leaders gathered to find solutions for needs in a community.
Event Host:
Mahfam Moeeni-Alarcon
Entrepreneur, Community Leader, and Advocate for Cultural Exchange
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Mahfam Moeeni-Alarcon is a seasoned entrepreneur and passionate advocate for cultural connection. She owns Mingle + Graze, an award-winning restaurant and catering company, and Spin the Bottle, a boutique wine shop—both located in historic downtown Chandler, Arizona. Inspired by her Iranian heritage and a childhood rooted in hospitality, Mahfam followed her passion from a Business Management degree at Arkansas State University to culinary training at Arizona Culinary Institute. Her career spans five-star resorts, fine dining, and food retail, culminating in the founding of Mingle + Graze in 2017—Arizona’s first grazing table company—and Spin the Bottle in 2022.
Mahfam’s love for people and culture began in Tucson, AZ, where she grew up in a globally diverse community while her father earned a Ph.D. at the University of Arizona. These early experiences shaped her deep appreciation for diversity, which she now champions through her businesses and leadership roles. She serves as President of Chandler Sister Cities, sits on the Chandler Arts Commission, and is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and Cherry Bombe.
A proud Chandler resident of 18 years, Mahfam runs her businesses alongside her husband, Cristobal Alarcon. Together, they are raising their two children, Rumi (14) and Iliana (8), both students at BASIS Chandler. Through her work, Mahfam continues to enrich her community by blending food, culture, and meaningful human connection.