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The foundation\u2019s new board members<\/a> include Andrea Smalling, CMO of Wine Direct; Ryan Williams, Western District Manager for HALL Wines; Tom Lynch, Director of Programs and Development for the Advertising Research Foundation; Tony Lawrence, private chef and wine judge; and Laurie Lindrup, a professionally trained chef and hospitality event director.<\/p>\n Also joining the board is one of the foundation\u2019s former scholarship winners, sommelier Oceano Ord\u00f3nez. Currently managing the wine program at the Michelin-starred restaurant SPQR, Ord\u00f3nez will help represent the student voice and point of view in the foundation\u2019s decision-making.<\/p>\n \u201cWe just took a major leap forward in the capabilities and commitment of our Board,\u201d said Board President Ana Keller. \u201cI\u2019m very excited to work with the talent, connections, and passion that these new members, together with our current board, represent.\u201d<\/p>\n Lynch is based in New York, and Lawrence in Philadelphia. Their additions give the foundation\u2019s leadership a national footprint to support the organization\u2019s planned future growth.<\/p>\n The foundation also recently achieved Platinum Transparency certification from Candid\u2019s Guidestar Charity Ratings<\/a> system, America\u2019s most comprehensive and trusted philanthropy ratings organization. This rating puts the Foundation in the top 0.1% of charities nationally in terms of transparency.<\/p>\n The foundation has also held a four-star, 97% rating from Charity Navigator<\/a> since last year.<\/p>\n \u201cWith these fantastic new board members and validation of our transparency and efficiency as an organization, I feel like we\u2019re poised to take our impact to the next level,\u201d said Board Vice President Alder Yarrow.<\/p>\n Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org<\/a>. Awards are made monthly.<\/p>\n About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. Find out more at https:\/\/www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn more about the foundation\u2019s board at https:\/\/www.GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org\/board<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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