Martha Stoumen Wines was founded in Sonoma County, CA in 2014 with the goal of recapturing a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience. After 8 years apprenticing with minimal-intervention winegrowers around the world, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like when we challenge the norm?” Our wines offer new takes on Northern Californian classics. 98% of our vineyards are either certified organic or practicing organic or biodynamic farming, with over 70% being dry farmed (meaning we only use the water nature provides). Martha is part of the 5% of women in the CA wine industry that are owners and lead winemakers. She is proud of her stellar female-led team as well.

Imane Hanine, a first-generation New Yorker, and a rare “Swiss army knife” of the wine industry blending expertise in hospitality and production. With two decades of experience integrating social ethics and sustainability, she's held leadership roles in prominent restaurants and immersive vineyard and cellar apprenticeships. Now, as National Sales Manager for Martha Stoumen Wines, she pioneers change in California's wine landscape with the north star of the craft of winemaking, sustainable growth, transparency, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Passionate about her journey as an aspiring vigneronne, speaker, and writer, she resides in Northern California, nurturing a vibrant community centered on responsibility, equity, and joy.

Being a vineyard manager checked all the boxes for Mary; collaboration of ideas, working with the soil, the interface of farming and nature, and the intersections of science and farming. Working over 35 years now in vineyards has been a great gift, and she has been fortunate to work with people who value farming practices that equally respect the people and nature.

Mary has been managing vineyards since 2001 for Bill Harlan. In 2022, she changed directions and stepped aways from day-to-day management. She currently works with the vineyard teams at Harlan and Promontory managing their vineyard developments and oversees Silverado Farming Company's philanthropic work with the community.

Julia van der Vink is the owner, vineyard manager, and winemaker at Aerika Estate. Prior to founding Aerika in 2023, Julia spent eight years at Harlan Estate as the vineyard manager and director of research and development. Julia has also worked at several other wineries around the world including Mac Forbes in the Yarra Valley, Mullineux in the Swartland, Burn Cottage in Central Otago, and Mayacamas in the Napa Valley. Originally from Maryland, Julia holds a degree in Government and Economics from Harvard University.

Angela McCrae is a creative strategist and entrepreneur with 25 years working in media, entertainment, and championing diversity. Throughout her career, she's engaged diverse audiences with impactful storytelling and innovative 360 experiences as an advocate and change maker. As a creative producer, Angela has worked with global brands, independent filmmakers, non-profits, festivals, wine organizations, and wine regions on DEI initiatives, branded content, wine travel experiences, and trade-focused events.

Angela launched the wine and culture online publication, Uncorked & Cultured during COVID. The media company is a content, marketing, and engagement solution for the luxury wine and travel industries to deepen their value with Black and Brown consumers. She was recognized by Wine Business Monthly as a 2022 Wine Industry Leader, participated in the inaugural Lift Collective Entrepreneurship Program, and was selected as the 2023 Silver Oak Apprentice. Angela also serves as the Executive Director of the Association of African American Vintners.

Melissa Lynch has over 20 years of leadership experience in the luxury wine, technology, and hospitality industries. Prior to founding the ground-breaking brand ambassador program at Boisset Collection, Melissa co-founded WineShop At Home, a venture-backed social commerce company with a significant investment from E&J Gallo. Melissa is currently Chief Inspiration Officer of Vinfluential, helping wineries create sales and marketing programs that turn existing fans of brands into an engine for growth. Her passion is emerging technologies, strategic collaborations, and diversity initiatives that will help evolve the wine industry.