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info@fultonstfellowship.org
995 Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Fulton St. Fellowship is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.

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Our Team

Chris & Cristina Leon, Founders
Owners, Leon & Son Wine

“When I opened Leon & Son Wine on Fulton St. in 2015, it was always my intention to support the Clinton Hill community and to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace. After reflecting, it’s clear I can do more. I hope that Fulton St. Fellowship will play a small part in helping our industry evolve toward a richer and more dynamic workforce, and offer a way for all members of the wine community to be part of that change.” - Chris

Michele J. Thomas, Advisor
Wine Educator, Certified Sommelier, Bed Stuy Somm

“I’ve built a career, and worked to pay the mentorship I received forward by writing about wine and spirits, mentoring students, teaching classes, and working as a core member of the wine and spirits program at The Greene Grape on Fulton St. in Brooklyn. Still, the number of Black sommeliers I’ve met can be counted on one hand. Fulton St. Fellowship is a way to change that.”

Lauren I. Gumbs, Advisor
Senior Partner, Gumbs + Partners, Executive Search Consultants to the Nonprofit Sector

“Fulton St. Fellowship offers a transformational opportunity to aspiring Black wine professionals by providing an on ramp to the wine industry through education and industry access.  To help these newly minted professionals create sustainable careers, it is imperative that the wine industry and affiliated hospitality sectors acknowledge systemic racism and do the hard work of committing to diversity, equity and inclusion and shifting the culture. The opportunity to expand the range of experiences, perspectives and world views that shape the wine experience is at hand. An already vibrant, creative and global industry will only be enhanced when we build a new table and chairs, invite everyone to have a seat, and lift a glass. Let’s ensure that the talented Black professionals assisted by Fulton St. Fellowship and eager to work in wine don’t land in organizations that weren’t built for themm and don’t know how to support them.”

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