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Organization Information
Legal Organization Name
USA Wine Tasting Team
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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State of Incorporation
California
Year Incorporated
2023
Fiscal Year End
December 31
Mailing Address
10801 Willowbrae, Los Angeles, CA 91311
Contact
"Representing the United States at the World Tasting Championship while advancing wine education, mentorship, and access."
The USA Wine Tasting Team is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Download IRS Determination LetterBoard of Directors
The Board of Directors governs the nonprofit. Board members are distinct from the competitive team — the people who run the organization are not necessarily the same people competing in France.
Kristen Shubert
Board President
French Wine Scholar & Spanish Wine Scholar certified with Highest Honors, and WSET III certified with Merit. Current United States Champion Wine Taster, competing at the international level in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 — including a third-place world finish in 2016. She was the first woman to compete for Team USA. Kristen is a freelance journalist, winemaker, and founder of the Somsisters wine community.
www.Somsisters.com
Stacie Hunt
Board Member
Stacie Hunt is a wine professional, educator, and entrepreneur based in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of SplashPROS, a wine education and events company, and brings deep expertise in consumer wine education, hospitality, and community building to the board.
www.SplashPROS.com
Tony Lopez
Treasurer
Tony Lopez serves as Treasurer of the USA Wine Tasting Team, overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance for the organization.
Katy Long
Secretary
Katy Long is a wine professional and educator with a passion for expanding access to wine knowledge. She serves as Secretary of the board, supporting organizational governance, communications, and the team's educational mission.
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