In Memoriam: Wine Institute VP of Communications and Member Relations Natalie Wymer
Natalie Wymer, Wine Institute’s vice president of communications and member relations, passed away on June 23, 2024, at age 63, after a courageous battle with cancer. Natalie was a beloved team member and an inspiration for her kindness, camaraderie and collaborative spirit. Before joining Wine Institute in April 2021 she was vice president of global corporate communications at SunPower, a Silicon Valley-headquartered solar, storage and services company. Among other accomplishments in her career, Natalie also had extensive federal and state government experience. She served in the Clinton/Gore administration, including as communications director for the White House Climate Change Task Force; director of public affairs in the U.S. Department of Energy under Secretary Bill Richardson; deputy chief of staff to U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich; and press secretary for the Denver Summit of the annual G-8 meeting. A passionate alumna of The Ohio State University (and an avid fan of its Buckeyes football team), she began her career working in Ohio government, including for the governor, attorney general and economic development department. Natalie is survived by her husband Kevin Duffey of St. Helena, her parents Paul and Barbara Wymer of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and brother Nathan, sister-in-law Beth and nephew Zachary Wymer of Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BreakthroughT1D.org (formerly JDRF) and the UCSF Gastrointestinal Cancer Fund.
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