MEET THE 2022 FELLOWS
We were blown away by the number of applicants we received in 2021, and the incredible talent and aspiration reflected in this group. So much so that we took a little extra time to find a way to support five Fellows in our inaugural year (instead of four).
We couldn't be more introduce to announce a group whose passion for wine, preparedness for the wine education ahead, and clarity on shaping the wine industry to truly reflect everyone who loves it, is not only deeply inspiring but aligns with what the Fulton St. Fellowship hopes to accomplish.
PETER REDMOND
Peter (he/him/his) has journeyed through hospitality, food writing and tech over the last ten years. Most recently, he’s been part of Netflix’s Workplace team and built out food & beverage programs for Dropbox and Kickstarter. His education background is in interior design, having studied at The Art Institute of Philadelphia and Parsons: The New School for Design. Peter is deeply passionate about wine and is excited to begin this new journey with the FSF. You can follow him on Instagram at @thewinewasgood.
LORIS JONES-RANDOLPH
Loris (she/her) is an actress, singer, and hospitality veteran. An alumna of NYU with an MA, she has worked across stage and film, while working FOH at restaurants like Pearl and Ash, Gjusta, Faro and Emmy Squared. Loris is excited to merge her love and knowledge of wine with her media and acting-focused background to create new content and pathways in wine. Follow along https://www.instagram.com/boozybushwick/?hl=en@boozybushwick.
TANISHA ALBERT
Tani (she/her) is a Manhattan-based recent graduate of Hunter College, with a degree in Music. Since her graduation in 2019, she has worked in hospitality with experience at storied NYC restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Cafe Boulud, and Maialino. She has already begun classes in ICE’s Intensive Sommelier Training, while she maintains a position at Gramercy Tavern as Wine & Operations Coordinator.
DAMANI BLANC
Damani (he/him) was born and raised in Brooklyn, and is an employee of beloved Franks Wine Bar in Carroll Gardens, with experience at Prime Meats and The Farm on Adderley. With more than seven years hospitality experience, Damani is excited to join the Fulton Street Fellows, to further his own wine education and help create pathways to more young black restaurant professionals, fostering a more inclusive community for the future.
JASMINE SENAVERATNA
Jasmine (she/her) is a restaurant service director and freelance writer. The longtime New Yorker graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Urban Studies before finding her passion in hospitality. She has over ten years of experience across restaurants in NYC, including Rhodora Wine Bar, Miss Ada and Extra Fancy. Her love for the industry is also seen in her writing and illustrating, where she focuses on food and beverage as a conduit of community and personal story for publications like Edible and Counter Service. She currently is the creator and host of culinary pop-up Lions & Pearls. Follow along at @Corked.Wines.Black.Lines.