Lauren McPhate

Lauren McPhate is a Master of Wine candidate in Stage 2, with an impressive background in the wine industry.

She was the Constellation Brands scholarship winner for achieving the highest score in the S1 Master of Wine exam in North America in 2017.

Lauren holds a WSET Diploma with Merit awarded in January 2015 and was the recipient of the 2015 WSET Diploma Wine Australia Scholarship for the Asia Pacific region.

Her wine education also includes completing the WSET Advanced with Distinction in October 2013.

Aside from her wine expertise, Lauren McPhate is a accomplished runner, notably being the First Female Finisher in the Bhutan International Marathon in 2020 and completing the NYC Marathon in 2018.

She has a background in finance, having passed the CFA Level 1 exam in June 2009.

Education-wise, Lauren studied Accounting and Business, achieving a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and European Business at James Madison University. She also holds a BBA in Accounting from the same institution.

Her professional experience spans across various renowned organizations where she has held significant roles. She was a Partner at Tribeca Wine Merchants LLC, a Director of Sales, and a Fine Wine Specialist at the same establishment. Lauren also worked as the Events & Communication Manager at Ginsberg+Chan Wine Merchants Asia and as a Commercial Manager at House of Fine Wines. Previously, she held positions as a Risk Analyst at Pepco Energy Services and as an Internal Auditor at Gannett Co. Inc.

Lauren McPhate's diverse background in wine, finance, and management roles showcases her multifaceted skill set and expertise in various fields.