A 3rd generation hospitality professional, Tami achieved Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2007. She served as Wine Director at La Valencia Hotel and then opened Juniper and Ivy. Tami won Best New Sommelier from Wine & Spirits magazine in 2014 and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2015. She left restaurants in 2017 to represent Estate Wines Ltd and Wine Wise. She loves sales and supporting local enterprise, so she founded Stay Classy Selections, the first wholesale distributor specializing in San Diego County wine and cider in 2020. She joined Avanelle Wine Company in January 2025.
Tami is a founding member of 2 key groups. Nat Diego, San Diego’s fun-loving natural wine festival, was one of USA Today's 10 Best Wine Festivals in 2019. She is also the Acting President of Womens Wine Alliance which serves as an educational and networking body focused on advancing women in the wine industry.