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About Us 

Jennifer Garner, Presenter

Award-winning Hollywood Actress and Producer, Artist Ambassador & Trustee for Save the Children, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist.

Vanessa Conlin MW, Auction Chair

Master of Wine, Italian wine reviewer for the Independent, Co-Chair of the WineaPAWlooza charity auction, and Director of Growth & Partnerships for Simon Family Estate in Napa Valley.

Jennifer Khachaturian, Event Chair

Wine and spirits packaging sales leader, UCSB Women in Leadership Advisory Board member, and Co-Chair of the WineaPAWlooza charity auction.

Lee & Cristina Hudson, Co-Hosts

Co-Owners of Hudson Ranch and Hudson Greens & Goods in Napa. Native Texans focused on sustainable agriculture, hospitality and the Napa Valley community.

Elliot Bell, Chef

Chef & Owner of Charlie's St. Helea, Prior Executive Sous Chef at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry, member of the volunteer St. Helena Fire Department, California community proud.

Olga Crawford MW, Vintner Liaison

Master of Wine, Entrepreneur, Winemaker. Founder of Alpha Squared LLC, General Manager & Wine Business Advisor, she divides her time between her native Greece, Italy and her home in Napa Valley, proudly supporting the California community.

Aliye Melton, Marketing & Communications

Owner of Aliye Melton Consulting, MBA, Wine Nerd, WSET Diploma with MW aspirations, Entrepreneur, Native Californian & Napa Community Proud.

Jennifer Co, Finance Guru

Finance leader with years of experience within the Grocery Retail, CPG, PPD, and DTC industry, Board Treasurer for Jameson Human, and Vice President of Finance for a Napa Valley-based direct-to-consumer wine retailer.

Ashley Noble & Ashley Thomas, Event Producers

Co-Owners of The Valley Girls, Best Friends, Hospitality Enthusiasts, Intent on sharing the spirit of Napa Valley.

Paul Coker, Lead Somm

WSET Diploma & Advanced Sommelier, winner Guild of Sommeliers Online Wine Knowledge Competition, finalist in the Best USA Sommelier competition,

Jenna Kennedy, Concierge

Napa-based hospitality expert with over 20 years of experience in luxury wine, sales, and client relations

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