ASSOCIATE EDUCATORS with New England Wine Academy
New England Wine Academy is very pleased to have the resources of top wine and spirits professionals to teach and guide our student candidates through the various offerings and programs.
DEBORAH BAZZANO-BANHOS
For over 15 years Deborah has dedicated herself to studying wine, exploring wine regions around the world and working in all facets of the business. She has worked abroad in wineries both in Chile and South Africa, where she performed a wide range of tasks in viticulture and production.
Thereafter Deborah worked in distribution and importing in the tri-state area including New York City where she represented prestigious brands from key regions such as France, Italy, Spain and California. Over the years she has had the privilege of visiting many producers around the globe in North/South America, Europe, Africa and Australia.
Deborah holds a degree from the University of Connecticut in Communications with a focus on Italian Cultural Studies, and she is fluent in Italian and Portuguese. Additionally, she has earned an Advanced Certificate with Distinction and a Wine Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Deborah has also been certified as a Spanish Wine and Sherry Specialist by the Wine Academy of Spain.
NEWA Educational Focus - Deb is spearheading a focus on regional and category specific Academy classes, developing PRO-level courses, as well as the more advanced WSET hybrid classes.
Thereafter Deborah worked in distribution and importing in the tri-state area including New York City where she represented prestigious brands from key regions such as France, Italy, Spain and California. Over the years she has had the privilege of visiting many producers around the globe in North/South America, Europe, Africa and Australia.
Deborah holds a degree from the University of Connecticut in Communications with a focus on Italian Cultural Studies, and she is fluent in Italian and Portuguese. Additionally, she has earned an Advanced Certificate with Distinction and a Wine Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Deborah has also been certified as a Spanish Wine and Sherry Specialist by the Wine Academy of Spain.
NEWA Educational Focus - Deb is spearheading a focus on regional and category specific Academy classes, developing PRO-level courses, as well as the more advanced WSET hybrid classes.
JULIA MENN
Julia Menn has worked in the wine and spirits industry since 2016, when she moved to New Zealand and fell in love with wine. Traveling the world, learning about and tasting premium wines and spirits from renowned locations, she decided to pursue a more formal education, as well.
She holds a WSET Level 3 Wines certification and is also a certified Whisky and Gin Ambassador via The Whisky Ambassador, LTD - the world's first accredited whisky training program.
Her broad worldview and passion for sharing knowledge make learning about wine and spirits easy and fun!
NEWA Educational Focus - Julia is dedicated to guiding the WSET Hybrid courses for Levels 1 and 2 in Wine, as well as various whiskey and spirits Academy classes.
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She holds a WSET Level 3 Wines certification and is also a certified Whisky and Gin Ambassador via The Whisky Ambassador, LTD - the world's first accredited whisky training program.
Her broad worldview and passion for sharing knowledge make learning about wine and spirits easy and fun!
NEWA Educational Focus - Julia is dedicated to guiding the WSET Hybrid courses for Levels 1 and 2 in Wine, as well as various whiskey and spirits Academy classes.
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