Our Mission
Amplify. Connect. Celebrate.
Provide educational and career-advancement opportunities to the ever-growing Hispanic and Latine community of wine and spirits professionals in the United States. While recent efforts have increased diversity in the beverage industry, the lack of representation of Hispanic and Latine professionals is still alarmingly prevalent. Hispanics in Wine & Spirits believes that by providing educational assistance and fostering networking opportunities, we can help new and current professionals develop successful careers in the industry.
Financial Assistance
Funding proprietary and partner scholarships to cover tuition and fees for wine & spirits professionals, to be distributed in nationwide beverage and hospitality schools and certification programs.
Bilingual Events
From trade networking to consumer activations led by Hispanic/Latine educators. These events will allow fellow wine professionals in the community to connect, network and cultivate successful relationships with other professionals and potential employers, and will provide them with additional income sources, while establishing them as leading experts in the field.
Community Drives
Education & Mentorship
Partnering with nationwide community groups and nonprofits to provide essential community resources, from integrated health services to clothing and food drives, and more.
Working with beverage, hospitality, Viticulture and Enology schools, as well as wineries and vineyard management companies, to develop free, onsite wine education, mentorship programs and tastings for students, vineyard stewards and other wine professionals.
“Un gran vino requiere un loco para hacerlo crecer, un hombre sabio para velar por él, un poeta lúcido para elaborarlo, y un amante que lo entienda”
— Salvador Dalí (España)