Hilary Cocalis

Cocalis is the Founder & CEO of Sipwell Wine Company. Previous to starting her own venture, she was Vice President of Marketing for San Diego-based craft brewery Ballast Point Brewing Company and Constellation Brands. With over a decade of brand marketing expertise in consumer goods, she also currently serves as a consultant and advisor to several CPG food & beverage brands.

Ms. Cocalis holds an A.B. degree in African and African American Studies from Harvard University and an M.A. in Specialized Journalism from the University of Southern California. She previously served on the Board for the arts non-profit Young Audiences of San Diego (now Arts For Learning San Diego). She lives in North County, San Diego, with her husband and two daughters. Ms. Cocalis joined the SDBB Board in 2022.