The Bourbon Women Association Board of Directors announced formation of the new Bourbon Women Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit tasked with raising and dispersing funds for Bourbon Women educational opportunities, including the Amber Circle training and leadership cohort program and other educational opportunities that support women and people from diverse backgrounds in the beverage alcohol and related industries.

The Foundation will fund educational opportunities for a diverse array of individuals interested in pursuing new careers in the beverage alcohol industry and related sectors as well as professional development. Additional opportunities will be offered to individuals currently in the spirits industry.

The Foundation will support educational and professional development opportunities. This includes formal educational programs, internal and external training programs, innovation activities, multidisciplinary exposure, and professional development along many different paths. Both formal and informal education will be offered.

Rebecca Quick donated the seed money to start the Foundation in memory of her daughter, Dr. Rhonda Quick of Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Quick, a vascular surgeon, who died on March 17, 2019. She was a strong supporter of the mission of the Bourbon Women Association and often traveled from Arizona to attend Bourbon Women events. Rebecca and her sister Regina, continue to be involved with Bourbon Women. Regina will serve as the first chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

“Bourbon Women is so appreciative of the support of the Quick family,” said Bourbon Women Board Chair Heather Wibbels. “Their bequest and their leadership will allow Bourbon Women to further support all women both within and outside the spirits industry.”

To contribute to the Bourbon Women Education Foundation, email [email protected] or donate via PayPal.