Celebrating Success: Fields of Opportunity

Hip Hip Hooray!
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We are excited to celebrate the graduation of the 7th cohort of the Fields of Opportunity program! Congratulations to all 30 students who successfully completed this intensive 8-week summer mentorship journey.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and California State Legislature Certificate of Recognition by Maira Ayala from Congressman Mike Thompson's office. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects the immense dedication and effort these students have invested in their personal and professional growth.
Throughout the program, mentors from across Napa Valley provided these students with invaluable, hands-on learning experiences. Their guidance has empowered the students to envision and pursue a brighter future. We express our deepest appreciation to the mentors for their unwavering support and commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in our industry.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the following esteemed partners for their invaluable contributions to the Fields of Opportunity program:

• Clark Vineyard Management
• Constellation Brands
• Corison Winery
• Gallo
• Eisele Vineyard
• Far Niente
• Foley Johnson Winery
• Grgich Hill Estates
• Larkmead Vineyards
• Napa Wine Co.
• Opus One
• Palisades Vineyard
• Pine Ridge Vineyards
• Silverado Farming Company
• The Napa Valley Reserve
• Tom Eddy Winery
• Trefethen Family Vineyards
• Tres Sabores
• Walsh Vineyards
• Yount Mill Vineyards

Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of our industry and the lives of the students in our program.
 
Transforming Lives for the Better - Student Testimonials
"I have learned how to speak in front of people with more confidence."
"I learned that you should always try to be a better version of your self."
"I learned that teamwork is the biggest thing."
 
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Partners
This program is made possible in part by the generosity of: CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant, Duckhorn Portfolio Founders Fund, Freed Family Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation, In School & Out of School Fund – a Community Impact Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation and Foley Family Charitable Foundation. 

A special thanks to program collaborators: Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Napa Valley Education Foundation, Napa Valley Unified School District, St. Helena Unified School District, and Calistoga Join Unified School District! 
If you're interested in becoming a mentor for 2025, please contact Jill at [email protected].