Overview
Deborah Brenner is the Founder and CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits[1], a position held since March 2015[5]. Brenner also serves as President of the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, since January 2017[4], and as Founder and CEO of BevAlc360° beginning September 2024[3]. As a social entrepreneur, Brenner measures success through the positive impact a business makes on society, with a career spanning multiple industries and mission-driven initiatives grounded in storytelling, innovation, and advocacy[2]. A visit to Napa and Sonoma inspired Brenner to author the bestselling book Women of the Vine after recognizing underrecognized women's contributions in that industry[2]. Following years in the wine business, Brenner launched Women of the Vine & Spirits in 2015, which has grown into a global membership community[2]. Brenner holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Journalism from the University of Delaware[6].
Profile introduction
As a social entrepreneur, Deborah Brenner measures success through the positive impact a business makes on society. Her career spans multiple industries and mission-driven initiatives, each grounded in storytelling, innovation, and advocacy. A trip to Napa and Sonoma revealed yet another industry where women’s contributions were under-recognized, inspiring her to author the bestselling book Women of the Vine. After may years working in the wine business, Deborah launched Women of the Vine & Spirits® (WOTVS), in 2015 which has since grown into a global membership community supporting women an…
Career history
- Founder and CEOSep 2024 to presentBevAlc360°
- PresidentJan 2017 to presentWomen of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, 501(c)(3)
- Founder & CEOMar 2015 to presentWomen of the Vine & Spirits
Education
Bachelors, English/Journalism1984 - 1988University of Delaware
- Pearl River High School
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