Intersections
Support SommFoundation’s partners. Help set higher levels of proficiency, professionalism, and excellence throughout the wine business and beverage industries.
Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum
The Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum is powered in partnership by Maryam Ahmed (Founder and Owner of Maryam + Company) and Dr. Akilah Cadet (Founder and CEO of Change Cadet) to help connect inclusive initiatives in the wine industry in order to foster collaborative efforts and problem solving among advocates and leaders.
Wine Country Women
The mission of the Wine Country Women (WCW) scholarship program is to provide funding for the purpose of helping women pursue or advance their careers in the wine industry through education. This charitable initiative directly addresses diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), providing scholarships to level the playing field and provide opportunities to individuals who may not otherwise have the financial means.
Bourgogne Wine Board
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is a non-profit association under the 1901 law. Built on the principle of each member having an equal voice, it defends and promotes the unique skills of the professions of winemaking, the négoce trade and vine growing, the heritage of a shared passion.
