Our Team
At The VINE, we are driven by our passion for innovation, sustainability, and the transformation of the food and agriculture industry. Our diverse team brings together a wealth of expertise and experience to support the growth and success of our programs. Get to know the individuals behind The VINE.
![Glenda Humiston](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/glenda-humiston-headshot.png)
Glenda Humiston
Vice President, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
![Gabe Youtsey](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gabe-youtsey-headshot.png)
Gabe Youtsey
Chief Innovation Officer and Founder
![Hanif Houston](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hanif-houston-headshot.png)
Hanif Houston
Director of Communications and Marketing
![Lucie Cahierre](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lucie-cahierre-headshot.png)
Lucie Cahierre
Program Manager
![Hannah Johnson](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hannah-johnson-headshot.png)
Hannah Johnson
Industry Lead
![Terri White](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/terri-white-headshot.png)
Terri White
Program Assistant
![Nick Papadopoulos](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/nick-popadopolous-headshot.png)
Nick Papadopoulos
Strategic Advisor, The VINE
![Paul Wagenblast](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/paul-wagenblast-headshot.png)
Paul Wagenblast
Graphic Designer
![Mareese Keane](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mareese-keane-headshot.png)
Mareese Keane
Strategic Advisor, VINE VIP
![Elif Ceylan](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/elif-ceylan-headshot.png)
Elif Ceylan
Strategic Advisor, VINE VIP
![Rob Trice](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rob-trice-headshot.png)
Rob Trice
Strategic Advisor, VINE Studio
![Connie Bowen](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/connie-bowen-headshot.png)
Connie Bowen
Strategic Advisor, VINE Studio
![Micki Seibel](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/micki-siebel-headshot.png)
Micki Seibel
Strategic Advisor, VINE Studio
![Lon Hatamiya](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lon-hatamiya-headshot.png)
Lon Hatamiya
Strategic Advisor, The Plant
![Penny McBride](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/penny-mcbride-headshot.png)
Penny McBride
Strategic Advisor, The Plant
![David Bubenheim](https://thevine.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/david-bubenheim-headshot.png)
David Bubenheim
Strategic Advisor, The Plant