I am a self-motivated Certified Sommelier with a passion for living with the European lifestyle in mind, which incorporates REAL food, moderate wine consumption and regular exercise. My inspiration came from living abroad and traveling extensively at a young age as the child of a Naval officer. My lifelong journey to improve the overall American food supply and lifestyle through education and promotion of wine, nutrition and an "everything in moderation" approach has led me to starting my own consulting business. I am able to offer my experience, knowledge and passion to those who need assistance with either a professional wine program or to the consumer who wants to increase their personal wine knowledge or needs personal assistance with events or cellar management. With my lifelong passion for nutrition and healthy eating, I have also been working as a personal chef to athletes and those with recovery needs who require a specialized, custom diet. At Cornell University, I studied organic farming, nutrition and wine, and ended up graduating from the Hotel School with a self-directed concentration entitled "Wine and Health:" their first wine major!