The DEBI Council
QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
Please feel free to reach out to Chair Michelle Wasner with your questions. Whether you're interested in getting involved with the committee or just want a little direction about how to get started, we're here to help.
Interested in helping to further DEBI causes in the Willamette Valley?
The DEBI Council has several committees that could use your help. If you have specific interests or talents you would like to contribute, please reply with your specifics.
MICHELLE WASNER
2024 DEBI COUNCIL CHAIR
In 2019 the WVWA formed a Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI) task force with the stated goal to advocate for belonging through the creation of diverse, inclusive, and equitable opportunities for our members, trade, and consumer audiences. As this is ongoing work, the DEBI task force is now the DEBI Council and a permanent part of the WVWA committee structure.
COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Chair: Michelle Wasner
Chair Emeritus: Page Knudsen Cowles
Founding/Organizing Leaders: Annie Shull and Jessica Mozeico
COUNCIL MEMBERS & WORK GROUPS
LEADERSHIP
Scott Shull - Raptor Ridge Winery
Ximena Orrego - Atticus Estate Vineyard & Winery
Morgen McLaughlin - Executive Director, WVWA
EMPLOYEE LIFE CYCLE
Eugenia Keegan - Jackson Family Wines | Oregon
Page Knudsen Cowles - Knudsen Vineyards
Jessica Mozeico - Et Fille Wines
EDUCATION/OUTREACH
Aaron Lieberman - Iris Vineyards
Annie Shull - Raptor Ridge Winery
Ben Casteel - Bethel Heights Vineyards
COMMUNICATION
Bill Sweat - Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
Michelle Wasner - Seufert Winery
Courtney Cunningham - Glint Creative/WVWA
