Brent Stewart is Associate Director of the Regional Council program at the Smithsonian Institution. In this role, he develops and implements strategic goals for the program. Brent oversees communication strategy and plans strategic programs for Smithsonian donors and volunteer leaders to engage and inspire support for institutional priorities. He works with museum and research center colleagues to include priorities in the planning and implementation of meetings and events. He manages a team while evoking inspiration and encouragement. He is a dynamic leader with background in non-profit leadership and board management.
Brent is also a WSET3 sommelier and has worked in the Virginia wine industry since 2014. He has seen the growth of the state’s flourishing community of local winemakers. Virginia has cultivated a dynamic wine culture producing world-class wines that are made by fine craftsmanship. Brent has supported the Virginia agri-tourism industry promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly viticulture. He provides guided tastings that contextualize Virginia wines.
In addition to his work in non-profit leadership and viticulture, Brent is a trained historian. His background is in 20th Century Political History, including New York politics, the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, and the genesis of the Cold War.
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