Alumni

Alumni Profile: Joe Shirley

Year of graduation and degree: 
1997. M.S. in Food Science with an emphasis in Enology

Current job title/company: 
Director of Commercial Luxury Winemaking, Trinchero Family Estates

What have you been up to since you graduated? 
I worked in the Cellar at Sonoma Cutrer, then I went to work in the laboratory for the Trincheros and I have been with them ever since.

New! Food Tech Club Alumni Network Interest Form

The Food Tech Club (FTC) at UC Davis is starting a Food Tech Club Alumni Network. We are currently looking to find alumni who would be willing to serve as network leaders as we first build this network. The current goals of the network are to help alumni stay connected to each other and to stay updated on the activities of the Food Tech Club. Sign up if you are interested in learning more about being a network leader and help us spread the word to your UCD community!

Alumni Profile: Jeff Mangahas

Year and degree of graduation: 
2003, Masters in Food Science, Viticulture and Enology

Current job title/company: 
VP, Director of Winemaking, Williams Selyem Winery

What have you been up to since you graduated? 
I have been focusing on my career and had amazing experiences at Dutton Goldfield Winery, Hartford Family Winery, and now Williams Selyem.

Alumni Profile: Alison Crowe

Year and degree of graduation:

  • 1998, B.S. Fermentation Science, UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology 

  • 1998, B.A. Spanish, UC Davis College of Letters and Sciences 

  • 2010, M.B.A., UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Give Day 2024 - Sensory Hub General Support Fund

Dear FST Alumni, Donors and Friends, 

I'm delighted to serve the Department of Food Science and Technology as the latest Chair. As a UC Davis alumnus myself, I know how special UC Davis is and the lifelong impact it has on its students. As a member of the faculty, it is particularly rewarding to contribute to the success of our Food Science students and witness the growth of our department and community of supporters.