Alexandra Devarenne on Clubhouse

Bio

Freelance olive oil writer, educator, consultant and activist

• Freelance worker in the olive oil mines with CalAthena LLC
• CEO and Co-founder Extra Virgin Alliance, international association of producers of quality authentic extra virgin olive oil
• Trained olive oil Taste Panelist with two decades of experience in research, certification and commercial tasting
• International olive oil competition judge and advisor
• Author of “Olive Oil: A Field Guide” a compact reference for the trade and enthusiasts
• Author / co-author of bunches of articles and papers, academic and popular press
• Conference / event speaker / teacher on olive oil topics from tasting to quality improvement to the market
• Worker at University of California Cooperative Extension in olives, integrated pest management (IPM) and the master gardener program
• Committee member for Yale Olive Sciences and Heath Institute and its symposia
• Graduate of University of California Berkeley
• Cat person, animal lover, insect watcher, reader, artist, maker, closet thespian
• Gardener, cook, mother, bottle washer