I am a dentist by trade, but deeply interested in and passionate about wine and want to make a future career out of it. I have been working with a winemaker learning the ins and outs and am fascinated each day.

New to wine and food-focused media but have been working in documentary production for years while pursuing food, agriculture and wine as hobbies. Now I'm looking to pair them and create media and documentaries exploring wine regions, wine makers and innovative practices.

I am currently hold the position of portfolio manager at Intra Vino Inc. I am also currently studying at Sommelier Factory. I am taking their Certifified Sommelier course.

I have also taken 3 different courses at George Brown College. Wines #1, Wines #2 and Sensory and Evaluation of wine.

I have worked in service for a restaurant as well.

I am a Canadian female, who has begun my second career in the Food & Wine profession. After some soul searching and self-learning I have found my passion in this industry, where I would like to achieve a professional level in practice and knowledge, then share this with my community and others. The F&W industry is ever-changing, and evolving, and is part of everyone's lifestyle in one way or another. I am blessed to have found my calling, I am enthusiastic and hopeful to get the support, mentorship, and education to achieve my goals.

Stephanie is currently a sommelier at Nightingale and has been in the hospitality industry over the last 18 years. She has obtained her WSET 3, French and Spanish Wine Scholars, and is in the process of completing her Italian Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild. Aside from wine, Stephanie is passionate about whiskey and has also started studies with the Council of Whiskey Masters.

In her spare time, she enjoys pottery, backcountry activities, snowboarding, and ballet. Interdisciplinary proficiency has always been a continual pursuit and mindset, as she relishes in the way various skillsets and branches of knowledge inform and bridge with one another.

Being of Indian heritage means that food makes up 80% of my family's conversations. Having a husband who operates an organic vegetable farm doesn't help much, either! This environment meant an career path that inevitably ended up in food.

I'm a designer of 19 years. I spent 10 years in Ottawa, where governmental agencies kept me busy but not terribly inspired. Moving to SW Ontario in 2009 presented me with the opportunity to work with small businesses and real people.

In my past life I was an electrical engineer which made me no stranger to project management, budgets and timelines.

I dearly love the Ontario food & beverage industry (see husband's farm, above!), and very much want to elevate the status of Ontario wine to the international stage. And I passionately believe that packaging and branding play an integral role in differentiation and perceived value of a product.

Please reach out - would love to make your introduction.

Hello!

My name is Brittany and I am a Sommelière in Ottawa with over 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I have worked as a somm at two of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, and I am currently completing my final unit of WSET Diploma, and Spanish Wine Scholar.

Certified Specialist of Wine
WSET lvl 3 Wines & Spirits
Certified Specialist of Spirits
WSET lvl 2 Beer
Guild of Sommelier
Prud’homme
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Transplanted Bermudian living in Canada

A male, Black, Canadian sought-after Director of Photography with a 46-year track record is a scarce resource. My world view was shaped early on as a descendant of ancestors who born into colonialism. In no small measure, I am like most Canadians, a settler on Turtle Island. My origins lie in distant lands, and I am Kittitian, English Cuban, and French. But this is my home and where I will turn a fresh lens on untold stories from a unique, perspective that adds to the storied fabric of this country. As a child of the 60's I grew up with prejudice and racial inequality. Despite this, I have worked tirelessly to help others to have their voices heard. I have pursued community engagement, teaching African heritage to youth, sponsoring refugees, and dedication to my chosen craft. My career has been founded on skills development paired with mentorship of students at Ryerson University and Sheridan. Being chosen to participate in The Diversity of Voices program act as a springboard accelerating my journey as a storyteller, for the diverse people whose voices have not been heard from...yet.

Hello to everyone from an aspiring wine professional.I have bachelors degree in Hotel Management and Catering Science .Currently studying more about wines while working as a Food Service Supervisor.I have WSET Level 2 and WSET level 3 in wines and would love to pursue more professional qualifications which will be bring me closer to my dreams.
Here to learn from professionals who are already in the industry and make some great connections. Cheers.