TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Elisabeth Wade, Dean, College of Science, Technology, and Business
To the Sonoma State Community,
I am very pleased to announce that Linda Nowak has agreed to serve as Interim Executive Director for the Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University for this academic year. Dr. Nowak is a former faculty member and a respected leader in the wine business field, bringing her extensive experience back to SSU. Her first day is today, October 1, and I look forward to her leadership during this transitional period.
Dr. Nowak's deep connection to both Sonoma State and the wine business community makes her uniquely qualified to guide WBI as we continue to search for a permanent Executive Director. Her previous tenure as WBI’s Executive Director. from 2007 to 2010, laid the foundation for much of the institute’s success today. I am confident that her expertise will help WBI maintain its position as a leader in wine business education and research.
Please join me in welcoming Linda Nowak back to Sonoma State, and thank you for your continued support.