EXPERIENCE

Summary
I've worked with a variety of businesses and organizations to shape impactful marketing initiatives and communications strategies. Now I focus my efforts full-time on membership relations for Oregon's Willamette Valley Wineries Association.
Much of my career has focused on promoting and producing high-level events of every size, from intimate winemaker dinners to multi-million dollar Gala fundraisers and, most recently, virtual events. In addition to traditional marketing expertise, I bring a well-rounded skill set, which includes graphic and web design, digital communications, social media, and event production.
I pride myself on being a highly organized, fast-paced, goal-oriented marketing professional with a passion for wine and a genuine desire to create lasting connections and memorable moments.
Certifications
Society of Wine Educators
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 3 Award in Wines with merit
Level 2 Award in Wines & Sprits with distinction
Oregon Wine Expert
Napa Valley Wine Academy
Volunteer Work
Professional
experience
Willamette Valley Wine Foundation
Executive Director
October 2025 - present
Willamette Valley Wineries Association
Director of Membership & Partnerships
July 2021 - October 2025
Classic Wines Auction
Marketing & Communications Director
Legacy Health, Office of Philanthropy
Communications Specialist
Do It For the Love Foundation
Outreach Director
Napa Chamber of Commerce
Director of Communications and Marketing
Napa Valley Opera House
Director of Marketing
Diablo Regional Arts Association
Director of Marketing
More detail on LinkedIn
Past President, Board Member, Marketing Committee Chair
Pittock Mansion
Portland, OR
Development Committee
Docent / tour guide
Friends of the Children, Portland - Steering Committee, FriendRaiser 2021
American Cancer Society Portland, OR
Hope Ball marketing and event committees
Peacock Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Marketing and design support
Napa County Historical Society
Napa, CA
Board Member and Past President
From Napa to Iwanuma Fundraiser co-chair
Diablo Valley Young Executives
Walnut Creek, CA
Board Member and Marketing Committee Chair
Skills
Education
St. Mary's College of California
Master of Arts in humanities / liberal arts
Thesis: "The Living Fringe": Promoting and Preserving Literary Legacies
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in History
News & Publications:
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Forbes.com: Women in Wine Oregon 2021 feature and interview
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Literary Traveler (published Feb. 2021)
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UC Davis Alumni Magazine feature
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MacsList Podcast (Portland, OR)
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Wine Spectator - Classic Wines Auction 2020 feature
Publications
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Marketing leadership
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Communications strategy
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Project management
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Event planning and implementation (virtual and traditional)
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Digital communications
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Graphic design (print + web)
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Social media
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Fundraising
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Public relations
Technical skills:
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Adobe Design Suite (Creative Cloud) including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
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Google Docs + Analytics
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Various CRM and donor database systems
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E-marketing platforms including MailChimp and Constant Contact
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Website content management systems including Wix and Wordpress
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Zoom
