Brianna Burns Mba, Dipwset

Brianna Burns, MBA, DipWSET, currently serves as the Marketing Specialist and Executive Director of the NC Wine and Grape Council at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services since April 2022. Prior experience includes roles as a Wine Educator at Vitis House and as the Director of Programming and Education at The Wine Feed, where innovative virtual wine classes significantly increased sales during the pandemic. Brianna's earlier positions span various industries, including swim instruction at Life Time Fitness and office management at Fruitfellas, showcasing a strong foundation in marketing and education. An MBA graduate from Appalachian State University, Brianna has developed a diverse skill set in business administration and communication throughout an extensive career in both marketing and the wine industry.