RISE MISSION STATEMENT

To establish the first cross-organizational series of events, paired with sustained support and mentorship, that will not onlyย inspire and educate, but facilitate and accelerate regional critical mass action.

This is a changemaking convening to enable the wine industry to leverage its powerful leadership platform andย set aย standard for sustainability and climate action that galvanizes the global wine industry.

THE EVENTS

Thisย  series of events is designed to accelerate meaningful sustainability and climate action transformation across the entire industry and culture of wine. The events are organized around the Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership:

  • Energy Efficiency & Savingsย 
  • Water Efficiency & Savingsย 
  • Waste Prevention & Supply Chainย 
  • Proactive Farming, Soil Health & Biodiversityย 
  • Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Climate Action & Regenerative Agriculture

THE PATH FORWARD

Wines capture global attention, meaning our leadership can be an outsized force for change.

Collectively, unified under a common goal, we can harness our opportunities and influence to serve as a force to transform the industry.

RISE Planning group

Anna Brittain
Executive Director, Napa Greenย 
Martin Reyes, MW
Partner, WineWise; Founder, Reyes Wine Group and Co-Founder, Wine Unify
Michelle Novi
Industry Relations and Regulatory Affairs Director, Napa Valley Vintners
Tod Mostero
Director of Viticulture & Winemaking at Dominus Estate
Dan Petroski
Winemaker, Massican Winery and Board Member, Napa Valley Grapegrowers
Molly Sheppard
Assistant Winemaker & Environmental Manager at Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Evyn Cameron
Consulting Winemaker
Megan Scott
Operations Manager, Napa Green

COMMUNITY PARTNERS