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I have been working in olive oil for over two decades, based in California but traveling the olive oil world. My consulting work covers olive oil "from dirt to dinner," ranging from advising on the selection of olive cultivars for new orchards, to olive oil evaluation and brand development, to culinary application. I also work as an olive oil advocate through various non-profit activities. On that front, I am the director of Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), the specialty section of the North American Olive Oil Association. EVA's aim is to foster appreciation of this wonderful food by telling the stories of exceptional extra virgin olive oils and the people who make them... It has been my honor to judge for numerous olive oil competitions at home and abroad, including Athena International, Good Food Awards, Olive Japan, California Olive Oil Council, Australian International, Los Angeles International and others. I served as chair for Napa Valley and California State Fair, developing their..

Primary location: Petaluma United States