Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell is a wife, mother of five daughters, and a board-certified pediatric dentist dedicated to providing specialized oral healthcare to children, including those with medical complexities and special needs.

A passionate food enthusiast, she recognized the lack of representation of diverse chefs and beverage professionals in elite culinary spaces and, in 2015, founded The Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE) with a single dinner at the James Beard House. Over the past decade, IDE has grown into an award-winning platform featuring a podcast and annual signature events that challenge industry norms. In June, IDE will celebrate its milestone 10th anniversary at Carnegie Hall.

Lezli has curated programming for global brands including Meta (Facebook) and Pepsi, and IDE has partnered with luxury properties and high-end kitchen brands. She has also been quoted as an expert in national publications such as Bon Appétit and Saveur.