Lora began her career in the wine and hospitality industry over 20 years ago when she discovered her passion for wine while working in the restaurant industry. She attained her Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers while working at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach. She also has her WSET Level III, French Wine Scholar, CSS, CSW and CA Wine Appellation Specialist. In 2011, Lora left the hospitality industry to join Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, a division of Southern Glazer’s, as a Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager in FL and in 2014, Lora relocated to CA for a role in Talent Development. Today Lora oversees all of Talent Development and is responsible for developing the organization’s national curriculum as well as the L&D strategy for Coastal Pacific.