Nic Winzey

Ramaytush Ohlone Land - San Francisco

Nicole “Nic” Winzey (she/her) is a goal-centric events strategist and community cultivator. Her lifelong enthusiasm for gastronomy and creating meaningful experiences led her to the events industry, where she founded Winzday Events in 2014. Initially created to build community through curated dining and beverage experiences, Winzday Events evolved to produce mission-driven gatherings for the nonprofit and philanthropic sector that elevate issues such as community health, education, and economic strength for under-represented communities. Nic excels at bringing whimsy and fun to events in a way that centers traditionally underrepresented people through equity-focused practices. 

A Sonoma wine tasting team building event Nic planned in the early 2000s kicked off what would be a passion for wine and the wine industry. In 2017, Nic founded Varietals, a wine club gathering of nonprofit professionals who were wine enthusiasts and curious that would see in-person membership balloon to over 100 people. In 2020, with the hospitality industry disrupted by the pandemic, Nic found community in like-minded individuals online and went on to earn WSET Level 2 certification through scholarships with Wine Unify.  Nic, through her profession, has had the unique opportunity to directly connect small wine brands with event venues and private events.

She advocates greatly for women-owned brands and brands focused on sustainability. Nic is excited to support expansion efforts for The Vinguard to support the goals of partner/member wine brands and to increase the engagement of diverse wine enthusiasts.