•women in wine organizations•
a balanced glass
A Balanced Glass (ABG) is a web forum dedicated to supporting the health and wellness for wine professionals around the world. Our focus is to provide guidance, access to networks and connections within beverage alcohol.
Without a high-performing and vibrant industry, we are not reaching our full potential. We cannot create new ideas, conceptualize new ways, or thrive as a vibrant and engaged community without a healthy outlook.
We are committed to changing the way we talk about health and wellness, bringing often shadowed subjects to light, and helping promising young minds grow and thrive. Managing long-term health while working with and around alcohol is not always easy—but it can be easier together.
ahivoy
AHIVOY is a nonprofit organization creating opportunities and empowering Latinx and Hispanic vineyard workers of the Willamette Valley to overcome socioeconomic challenges.
We provide education and professional development, paving the way for our hardest-working community members to support their families and establish careers in the wine industry.
assemblage symposium
Assemblage is for women and diverse communities in wine. We exist to inspire deep, Intersectional conversations about the challenges these communities face with particular focus on amplifying the voices of those traditionally underrepresented in the drinks business. We aim to educate, advance, and empower women, bipoc, and members of the LGbTQQIA+ community at any career level so that our tasting rooms, cellars, and vineyards may be welcoming to, and May better represent, the diverse world of wine drinkers and enthusiasts.
Additionally, we strive to provide resources to Wineries, vineyards, retailers, restaurants and beyond That foster diverse and inclusive workplaces through connections to expert Diversity training professionals.
batonnage forum
Bâtonnage is the brainchild of all those who identify as women working in all the different facets of the wine industry... even (especially) those who have traditionally been overlooked or spoken over. We strive to educate wine professionals as well as wine industry supporters on the unique challenges and opportunities that women in the field--winemakers, vineyard workers, writers and marketers, salespeople, sommeliers, collectors, and drinkers--have faced both historically and present-day. We simultaneously seek to propose pragmatic solutions for charting a positive, inclusive course forward.
black wine professionals
Founded by Julia Coney, Black Wine Professionals is a resource for wine industry employers and gatekeepers, professionals, and the food and beverage community. Our goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine.
Black Wine Professionals was born out of necessity. For too long, Black Wine Professionals have been overlooked and absent from conversations, tastings, product marketing and much more. That changes now because we’re here and we aren’t going anywhere.
Black Wine Professionals will continue to grow as we expand our site to include event listings, educational resources, job postings, and a discussion forum. We look forward to partnering with companies and organizations committed to furthering our mission.
dream big darling
Our mission is to engage, inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders in the wine and spirits industry.
“Dream Big Darling” is a symbolic phrase. My grandmother, who was one of the most influential people in my life, used to tell me to “dream big, darling” while I was growing up. To me, darling is a word that signifies both endearment and empowerment. It exemplifies kindness, caring, understanding and unconditional love.
I believe that “dreaming big” is something that we could use more of in this world. Throughout my own career, I have been blessed by caring mentors who have helped me do just that. The same is true for everyone on our leadership team. Now it is our turn to give back and change lives.
GIRLBOSS: A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR AMBITIOUS WOMEN
Girlboss is a community of strong, curious, and ambitious women redefining success on our own terms. We are here to inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content and experiences we create. We are unapologetic in our beliefs and values of supporting girls and women who are chasing dreams both big and small.
The Mission: We exist to redefine success for millennial women by providing the tools and connections they need to own their futures.
The purpose: To create a new reality where women can make progress personally, professionally, and in service of others.
IFUNDWOMEN
IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections.
We offer immediate access to capital through a premium online fundraising experience, access to small business grants from corporate partners, expert business coaching on all the topics entrepreneurs need to know about, and a network of women business owners that sparks confidence, accelerates knowledge and ignites action.
les dames d’escoffier international
Les Dames d’Escoffier Mission: To inspire, advance and support women in food, beverage and hospitality to achieve excellence in leadership and philanthropy.
The membership, composed of over 2,400 members in 45 chapters in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Mexico, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality.
Our Vision: We envision a world where the contributions of women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries are highly valued; where women have positive influence in their profession and their communities; and where women support and develop one another.
lift collective (formerly wonder women of wine)
Our culture is changing, and so should wine. A response to this shift, Lift Collective is a multi-channel platform innovating the constructs of the wine world through thoughtful discussion, scholarship opportunities, and mentorship. We're less about behind-the-scenes efforts made by a select few and more about collaboration, conversation, and transparency between our partners and collaborators. Rooted in advocacy, Lift Collective welcomes all people to the chat.
the roots fund
The Roots Fund was created to empower underrepresented minorities in the wine industry by providing resources and financial support through educational scholarships, wine education, mentorship, and job placement.
The Roots Fund is committed to investing in the black and indigenous wine community to provide opportunities to those seeking a career/education in all aspects of wine.
THE FUTURE OF WINE IS COLORFUL
wine empowered
Wine Empowered is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization that provides tuition-free wine classes to women and minorities in the hospitality industry.
Our mission is to inspire professional growth and empower women and minorities in the hospitality industry in an aim to diversify leadership roles in the industry. To advance our mission, we provide tuition-free wine education, mentoring services, and access to a wider network of sommeliers and hospitality professionals. We believe education not only qualifies an individual for higher levels of employment, it empowers one to pursue endless opportunities for advancement.
winefare sf
As WINeFare is an acronym for Women in Natural Wine, our central mission is to work towards equity for women who work in our field, eradicate discrimination and disrespectful behavior, and promote women’s contributions and create opportunities for women who work in this industry.
What we stand for: Equity; One struggle, one fight; Earth first; Minimal intervention; Give back, pay forward.
wine women
WINE WOMEN was launched in 2016 with the goal to advance women’s professional careers in the wine industry by fostering and nurturing talent, providing networking and training opportunities, and advocating for better professional opportunities.
Our members enjoy educational, networking and career-building opportunities through Professional Forums, Wine Women events and mentorship. Opportunities to learn and grow (and build one’s resume) also exist through volunteering in a variety of exciting roles and utilizing benefits at our partners’ programs.
women in hospitality united
Women in Hospitality United was born of the #MeToo movement and the belief that there is an urgent need for evolution in our industry.
OUR MISSION IS: to build community by creating safer spaces to gather; to foster leadership and champion the equitable advancement of all people through connection, mentorship, and resource sharing; to empower our members by providing tools, training, advocacy, and support; and to develop solutions and provide policies that set new standards for equity, accountability, and transparency in the industry.
women in wine expo
The Women in Wine Expo is a global women’s wine network, building a community of women entrepreneurs who want to expand their knowledge and build their international business.
The 2-day event is created to inspire and empower women in wine, anticipating to new trends and developments, authentic wines, different countries, new names and impressions!
The perks of the Women in Wine Expo are diversity, discovery of new tastes and the opportunity to learn more about the wine and meeting women winemakers.
In partnership with and in support of national wine organizations and wine companies the goal is to bring like-minded women together to enjoy a day of networking, education, fun, sisterhood and business.
women in wine oregon
Women have long led the way in the Oregon wine industry with many of our founding families full of strong, independent women. Continuing on this tradition, a group of Oregon wine industry members came together to establish Women in Wine: Fermenting Change in Oregon dedicated to advancing and supporting women in all facets of the Oregon wine industry.
Founded in 2019, Women in Wine: Fermenting Change was Oregon’s first event dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the wine industry. The 2020 Women in Wine Conference was a great success, bringing more than 200 attendees together on a virtual platform for a powerful one-day event featuring top-notch speakers, breakout sessions, a panel discussion, and happy hour. Plans are in progress for the 2021 event and pop-up events throughout the year.
Women of the vine & spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women, worldwide, in the alcohol beverage industry.
We are the springboard for action, the connection to the brave collective. Complacency isn’t in our nature - we are boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
TOGETHER, we are changing the FACE of the alcohol beverage industry!
Womens Net: amber grants
WomensNet founded the Amber Grant Foundation in 1998. The Foundation was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.
Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, giving away at least $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money. We’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include a year-end grant of $25,000.
Besides awarding grants, we are an entrepreneurial community of women who create unique content and special reports to help women business owners. On occasion, we even consult or give personalized business advice to our community members.
