Director of Apprenticeships
Tish Wiggins affectionately known as Tish Around Town is the founder of the Celebration of Women in Wine Napa Valley Tour, wine educator, event curator, speaker, and wine writer. She has won some notable awards, penned articles and/or been featured in publications such as Forbes, VinePair, and Wine Enthusiast. She’s a native of Cleveland, OH, raised in Dallas, TX, and lived in Atlanta, GA for 17 years. In February 2023 she took her talents and passion for wine to the West Coast, and she’s now calling Napa, CA home. As a Napa local, she’s building strategic partnerships with notable wineries and vendors while offering authentic customized tours and high-touch concierge services that reflect wine country’s true lifestyle and culture. In addition, she uses her social media presence, Tish Around Town, to share her experiences related to food, wine, and travel. She has an enthusiasm for curating unique social and interactive ‘Sip, Socialize & Learn’ experiences centered around wine.
Over the years, she has planned and hosted tastings, popup dinners, themed events, and tours. She has over 20 years of experience with consulting and managing multi-million dollar projects for major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citibank, TD Bank, and BMO, to name a few. Her thorough attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership skills can easily be applied to budgeting, planning, executing, and day-of coordination for tours and events of all sizes.