As one of the few African American vineyard owners, it is the intent of Theodora R. Lee, dba Theopolis Vineyards, to establish this fund at UC Davis to assist students that may understand and experience the barriers that, people like Theodora, face in pursuing a career in the wine industry and vineyard management. Also, upon purchasing sheep land in Mendocino, Theodora took courses at UC Davis, including the 4 seasons of growing grapes and management a small vineyard. Those courses have been instrumental in being a small handcrafted vineyard and winery.
Please email BFTVAdvising@ucdavis.edu with any questions regarding this fund or the application process.