Stephanie Mitchell

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Stephanie Mitchell Assistant Professor of Practice

Graf Hall 236

Stephanie Mitchell joined the faculty of the School of Business at Linfield University in 2023 after graduating from Linfield with an M.S.B. in Design Innovation. Her career in the wine industry includes leadership roles from beverage director, sales manager to portfolio manager for the Western United States. She is skilled in sales, strategic planning and leadership. As a blog writer she explores international wine and food pairings. She runs the Wine and Spirits Education Trust program at Linfield University and has contributed to its growth and community development in the Willamette Valley Wine Industry. As project manager for the Acorn to Oak: Wine Experience on Third Street she organized students and brought the project to fruition with a team under the guidance of Tim Matz who was the driving force for its completion.

Education

B.A., Cultural Anthropology, Sonoma State University
M.S.B. Design Innovation, Linfield University, Highest Honors
Diploma, Candidate 2024, Wine and Spirits Education Trust

Academic Interests

Anthropology
Cultural anthropology
Wine business
Sustainability
Innovation
Designing sustainable systems
Advocacy
Ethics
Inclusion and Belonging
Social sustainability, belonging and leadership