Tanisha Townsend

Paris, France

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As an Adjunct Professor of Wine & Spirits, Tanisha's zeal for education is evident in her professional, enthusiastic teaching style that ensures each student leaves her class with valuable information and fond memories of the experience. Tanisha not only educates novices to the wine & spirits world, but has developed and delivered training programs for retailers, restaurant wait-staff, and bartenders. Her multi-sensory presentations are featured at expos, seminars, and tastings.

Tanisha has a number of wine education credentials which include: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Spanish Wine Educator, certified by the Bureau Interprofessional du Vin de Bourgogne as a Burgundy Wine Educator, French Wine Scholar (FWS) and Advanced Certified with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET).

She is also a called upon judge for state wine competitions. She has become a valued asset to her local retail partners as she leverages her knowledge and appreciation of wine to enhance their wine sales. Additionally, Tanisha's presence at major wine trade events and festivals throughout the region has helped her partners gain additional exposure as a result of her interactive and tactical approach.

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