Matthew Shirk is a Gardening Enthusiast, Taco Aficionado and Wine Lover currently living in Napa, CA. As Web Services Manager, Matt is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of web properties for the Napa Valley Vintners, including building out and supporting the Wine Writers’ Symposium web footprint. Matt earned his Master … Continued

Maryam Ahmed is the owner of Napa, CA based Maryam + Company and the co-founder of the Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum. She works at the intersection of sommeliers, chefs, activists, sustainability experts, media, and organizations focused on diversity and sustainability to design impactful educational programs and execute strategic projects in the food and wine … Continued

Sarah Bray began her career in publishing at Condé Nast and SAVEUR magazine, and then later at Sotheby’s. She then stepped into a role as an international consultant and educator, working with top estates across Europe focusing on strategy and communications, before landing in Napa in 2020. As a writer, she has contributed to Food & … Continued