Student standing: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Graduate etc.
2nd-year graduate student
Degree/Focus/interest areas:
Viticulture and Enology
Where are you from originally?
I was born and raised in Sacramento.
What brought you to UC Davis?
I came to UC Davis for my VEN degree after working as a wine lab technician for two years. I wanted to go deeper down the rabbit hole.
What do you enjoy the most about studying in this program?
I enjoy the breadth of areas we get to study, and getting to taste lots of different wines.
Have you interned at a winery/vineyard management company? If so, tell us about your experience.
I worked as a lab/quality control technician at Matchbook Wine Company for 2 years, and I am currently interning at Dalla Valle Vineyards.
What are your plans after you graduate?
I don’t have any set plans for after graduation, but I’m looking to work in the precision viticulture space whether that’s in the private sector or for a winery directly.
What is one unique thing about you?
I am a vintage Casio digital watch enthusiast.