March 21st 2023, Saint Helena, CA – Today, the 2nd cohort of the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program announced the launch of Dream.Work.Napa, a digital resource to support the local community and those looking to start their careers, here in the Napa Valley.
Dream.Work.Napa will connect people with a range of resources available on the platform, including internships, housing opportunities, education and mentorship programs, scholarships, employment opportunities and healthcare.
The mission of Dream.Work.Napa is to improve the accessibility and social sustainability of Napa Valley through supported educational and resource programs to attract, retain and inspire the next generation, and benefit the community as a whole.
On launching Dream.Work.Napa today, the cohort provided the following shared statement:
“We are thrilled to be passionately launching a platform that we hope will inspire and support the journey of aspiring wine industry professionals kick starting their careers in Napa, support members of the community, and the greater wine community. It is important to us that the wide range of existing valuable Napa Valley resources are visible and accessible to all who are interested.”
Selected by Napa Valley Vintners, this cohort of the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program were recognized as the next generation of leaders to shape the future of Napa Valley. The cohort members are:
- Malek Amrani, The Vice
- Evyn Cameron, Inner Circle Wine
- Dalia Ceja, Ceja Vineyards
- Melissa Devore, Amici Cellars
- Alicia Hoepfner Scott, Inglenook
- Csilla Kato, Davies Vineyards
- Jason Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards
- Michael Patland, Patland Estate Vineyards
- Jessica Rose, Seavey Vineyard
- Marisa Taylor, Napa Green
- Annie Waterson, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
- Bryan Zupon, Roy Estate
About Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program
The NVV Leadership Program is a tailor-made, unique endeavor in the world of wine; designed for driven professionals with a desire to grow and contribute to the greater wine community. This nine-month program includes in-person sessions, inspirational speakers, thoughtful conversation, outside reading assignments and work on a group project. It offers a stimulating environment of personal and professional development in which each participant takes responsibility and shares ownership. The group will formulate innovative and visionary responses to challenges, develop strategic thinking and sharper decision-making skills, drive collective growth, and help create a new generation of leaders who, with pride and humility, can answer the question: how can we do this even better?
About Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. Since 1981, the NVV has invested more than $200 million in its community to provide equitable access to healthcare and opportunity for advancement in children’s education. NVV is dedicated to improving diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and in the wine industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.
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