Julia Lowry is the Quality Compliance Manager for Clover Sonoma, a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry in Northern California. She first developed a love of artisan cheese…

Rob Graff is a cheese monger and the Director of Events at Venissimo Cheese in San Diego as well as the founder of Cheese & Libation Expo. Rob is a…

With a career spanning diverse industries and coasts, Luciana has cultivated a passion for fostering connections and embracing new challenges. Her journey has led her from startups to Fortune 500…

A California native with deep roots in the North Bay, Leigh treasures the remarkable food culture and natural beauty that has surrounded her throughout her life. Her family’s tradition of…

An avid world traveler with an entrepreneurial spirit, Christy Khattab joined Cypress Grove after realizing that her career wasn’t quite satisfying her appetite — literally. Now, almost a decade later…

In 2014, Alli Keyser-Marti began her cheese journey, exploring the world of milk, salt, enzymes, and microbes. With a culinary career that started in her teenage years, she has managed…

As the Marketing Manager at Cowgirl Creamery, Kaya has a strong background in communications, marketing, public relations, events, and trade show management. In addition to her role as Marketing Manager…

Alyssa Gilbert is the owner and founder of Ollie’s American Cheese + Provisions, an artisan cheese shop and catering company located in Downtown Oakland that specializes in 100% American-made cheese…

Kate Walker, a newcomer to the cheese industry, hails from a deep-rooted farming background in South Georgia. Growing up on a 640-acre farm, she gained early experience in agriculture through…