Anda is an East Coaster turned West Coaster by the allure of California’s food and wine scene. Growing up in a family who celebrated every milestone with a toast and a bite around the kitchen table, she learned the dire importance of connection through culinary and hospitable experiences at a young age. While pursuing her studies Anda found herself behind the scenes at bakeries and restaurants, even when on vacations helping her family with their long standing catering business.

After spending some time exploring Sweden’s food culture during her undergrad, Anda realized that the hospitality industry had taken her hostage. Switching paths from Criminology to Wine, she worked multiple internships in California’s highly regarded Napa Valley, trying her hand in winemaking and wine tasting. Anda has worked and helped coordinate countless events across various industries before finding af&co, where she spent her final semester of college gaining hands-on experience through an internship with the company. The short experience she had working with the team prompted a coast switch and she can now proudly say, “the West Coast ain’t half bad”.

When she and her google calendar aren’t on the clock, she can be found going on runs through the vineyards or experimenting in the kitchen. And almost always, with a glass of wine in her hand.