Ecuadorian chef and hospitality entrepreneur Alejandra Espinoza is the founder and executive chef of SOMOS in Quito and the creative force behind Miami’s COTOA and COTOITA. Appointed a UN Tourism Special Ambassador for Gastronomic Tourism, she has dedicated her career to elevating Ecuadorian cuisine on the global stage. Her restaurant COTOA made history as the first Ecuadorian restaurant in the United States to join the MICHELIN Guide, earning international recognition for its bold, globally inspired approach.
