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Director of Strategic Partnerships
The Veraison Project

Meg’s unwavering dedication to the alcohol beverage industry, her commitment to diversity, and her proven track record of accomplishments make her an indispensable asset in shaping the future of our industry.

Meg Simmons

Director of Strategic Partnerships
The Veraison Project

Meg’s unwavering dedication to the alcohol beverage industry, her commitment to diversity, and her proven track record of accomplishments make her an indispensable asset in shaping the future of our industry.

Professional Wine Judge, Consultant
and Educator

Spreti Valente, a distinguished sommelier and seasoned wine judge, boasts a rich career spanning both sides of the wine industry.

Cara Bertone

Vice President
Lift Collective

Cara Bertone is a veteran of the wine industry with over 20 years experience. She serves as Vice President on the board of Lift Collective.

Fine Wine Sales Specialist
Chambers and Chambers Wine Merchants

Nemanja works as a Fine Wine Sales Specialist for Chambers and Chambers Wine Merchants—a distributor and importer with over 50 years of experience in the industry.

Averiel McKenzie

Executive Director
The Veraison Project

Averiel McKenzie is a highly experienced professional in the wine and spirits industry, with over a decade of expertise.

Vanessa Cominsky

Wine & Spirits Specialist
Prestige Ledroit

Vanessa Cominsky,a co-founder of Vin. Vitalité. A Community of Women in Wine which was founded to foster networking, build relationships, and create scholarship opportunities for women in the DC wine industry.  

Tom Fischer

Founder
BourbonBlog.com

Tom Fischer, renowned Bourbon expert and the founder of BourbonBlog.com, has been a trusted voice in the spirits industry for over 15 years.

OJ Lima

President
Taste Select Repeat

Orlando (OJ) Lima is a spirits expert, whiskey blender, and founder of Taste Select Repeat (TSR), a globally recognized e-commerce luxury store for spirits aficionados.

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Director of Food & Beverage
Scottsdale National Golf Club

Shaun’s passion for wine started over 23 years ago and has led him to become a Certified Sommelier and Director of Food & Beverage at Scottsdale National Golf Club.