Food & Wine Leadership Club
Food is a nexus of many different subjects, from physics and chemistry to history and culture. Our club will host events that touch on all of these.
In addition to exposing students to current events and players in the food industry.
We will also work to showcase some of the excellent work going on at other UC Davis departments such as the Robert Mondavi Institute and expose students to opportunities here at Davis and beyond. There will also be snacks…
Some past events include:
- Tastings–of wine, ice cream, bourbon,
- Trifecta Summit on Upcycled Wine Grape Pomace
- Apple picking at local Cider Mill
Possible events/topics for this year:
- Tour of the Robert Mondavi Center
- Tour of the Meatlab at UC Davis
- Visit to AgStart startup incubator in Woodland, CA
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Food Waste and Upcycling
- Farm/Producer Visits
- Wine Tasting
- Cooking Classes
- Feasts and BBQ’s for networking and fun!
Marissa Pickard MBA 26
Co-President
Marissa Pickard is passionate about the intersection of food, health and community. As strategic marketing manager at the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food & Health, she helps connect food companies, investors and researchers to accelerate the journey from cutting-edge science to real-world impact—making food healthier for people and the planet.
An MBA student at UC Davis, Pickard is excited to combine her love of great food and wine with her experience in strategic partnerships to help create engaging, memorable club experiences.
Vivekkumar Gohil MBA 26
Co-President
With a deep curiosity about the food and wine industry, Vivek Gohil is eager to learn and grow while helping to create a vibrant, engaging community through the Food and Wine Leadership Club. Though new to the industry, Gohil has long been intrigued by the vital role food plays in connecting people, shaping culture and strengthening communities.
Gohil is also interested in how food systems function behind the scenes, from production to distribution, which further fuels a passion for exploring the industry. Excited to learn more about all aspects of food and wine, Gohil looks forward to fostering opportunities for members to connect, grow and have fun together.