Sallie Miller is a longtime, one could say lifetime, lover of all thing's food, people and community. She has worked at the intersection of food and hospitality in northern California since her teens. She has helped to build and shape multiple food related brands over the years. Most recently, she finds herself working in the culinary world as Director of Social Enterprise for Marin County based nonprofit called Homeward Bound of Marin.

Nanette has years of experience in retail, merchandising, and special events. She served in a creative capacity for numerous major retailers throughout America and internationally. Most recently, Nanette has been developing marketing strategies including introductory events and overall designing concepts for her company Food & Vine Inc.

For the past 20 years, Nanette and her husband, Valentin, now considered the foremost authority on grapeseed oil, have been building an industry, introducing grapeseed oil and its unique attributes to people all over the world. Salute Sante! Is celebrating their 30 year anniversary. Their grapeseed oil is the winner of the SOFI award and is part of Oprah’s Favorite List.

Jill Olson founded Sonoma Coast Spirits in 2011. She runs the business with some of her adult children. Sonoma Coast Spirits produce award-winning ready-to-drink cocktails, vodka, gin, and whiskey. Sonoma Coast’s Lemon Drop Cocktail was awarded the Platinum Award in the San Francisco International Competition.

In 2012, their Jalapeno Lime and Citrus Basil Vodka’s were chosen by Oprah to be in her “O” list. Jill is involved in the communities she works and lives in by donating her time and product to various organizations. She is currently a member of the Petaluma Women’s Club. Jill enjoys collaborating with like minded professional women. She is willing to jump in and help where needed.

Lori’s career in food began over a decade ago with a blog and a WSET course, culminating in the realization of a dream to own a farm and vineyard. Lori has been a communications director, a marketer and in PR for the wine industry for over 15 years. Presently she serves as the National PR Manager for Folio Fine Wine Partners in Napa, representing iconic family wineries from across the globe.

Additionally, Lori and her husband co-own Uno Gelato, a farm-to-cone gelateria based in Vancouver, Canada. They also managed a small winery in the Okanagan wine region. Lori and her family moved to Windsor, California to their new home which includes a small vineyard and olive orchard. Lori believes in serving the community and is a volunteer for various nonprofits in Canada as well as in Sonoma County.

Cheryl Quist is a business professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and wine industry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College (Norton, MA) and an MBA from Babson College (Wellesley, MA). Her career began in the tech sector in sales and business development roles; in 2001 she decided to pivot into the world of food and wine, with a particular interest in northern California fine wines.

Since that time, she has worked with Goldeneye Winery, Sequoia Hospital Foundation, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Anderson Valley Winegrowers, Rhone Rangers, and for the last seven years has been the Executive Director of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance.

In addition, she is an experienced short-term rental business owner, hosting guests from around-the-world at her 5-star vacation rental property in Sonoma Wine Country.

Rickey’s love of food and eventually wine was learned at an early age while cooking with my Italian mother every day in her kitchen. She taught me about using the freshest ingredients and how simple ingredients could turn into a fabulous meal. RIckey learned about wine and winemaking.

As a home winemaker she was fascinated with the science and art of winemaking. This began her journey into the world of winemaking. Rickey started working professionally in the wine industry when she joined Paul Hobbs in 1998. She worked alongside him in the vineyards and eventually developed his hospitality program.

Now, as the owner of Trombetta Family Wines, her daughter, Erica, is the winemaker. Rickey continues with her love of food and wine by growing grapes, vegetables and fruit along with her three bee hives and 30 chickens!

Rickey’s love of food and eventually wine was learned at an early age while cooking with my Italian mother every day in her kitchen. She taught me about using the freshest ingredients and how simple ingredients could turn into a fabulous meal. RIckey learned about wine and winemaking.

As a home winemaker she was fascinated with the science and art of winemaking. This began her journey into the world of winemaking. Rickey started working professionally in the wine industry when she joined Paul Hobbs in 1998. She worked alongside him in the vineyards and eventually developed his hospitality program.

Now, as the owner of Trombetta Family Wines, her daughter, Erica, is the winemaker. Rickey continues with her love of food and wine by growing grapes, vegetables and fruit along with her three bee hives and 30 chickens!