In her beverage industry adventures, Gina has spread the whisky gospel in many roles. After being behind the stick and managing beverage programs in NYC, she became a member of the esteemed Diageo Masters of Whisky program and started earning several spirits certifications. She led the team hosting ambassador internships at The George Dickel Distillery and developed a 6-month mentorship program to prepare ambassadors for the revered IBD General Certificate of Distillation. She went on to become the U.S. National Ambassador of Lot No. 40 for Corby Spirits and Wine, where she eventually took the role of Trade and Education Manager, leading the trade and educational programming globally and developing all trade and sales assets for the Canadian whisky brands. Gina spearheaded the creation of the first-ever certification in Canadian whisky, providing a deep-dive on the category. Her newest endeavor, Dandelion BevEd, now leads production and business development of the four-week course independently, as well as with partners such as WSET, Lush Life Productions, and Bourbon Women. She is the founder of this new agency, creating custom experiential education and engagement pieces for suppliers, distributors, enthusiasts and consumers, as well as being an Educator for the Edinburgh Whisky Academy.

•Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey, Edinburgh Whisky Academy

•Spirits Level 3 Certification, WSET

•Spirits Level 2 Certification, WSET

•6 Day Distillers Course, Moonshine U

•North American Blending Certification, Diageo

•General Certificate in Distilling, IBD

•Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief Bourbon Society

•History of Bourbon Certification, Filson Bourbon Academy

•Malt Advocate Certification, Diageo

•Advanced Level Winde Certification, WSET

•Intermediate Level Wine Certification, WSET