Shanika Hillocks

"I'm thrilled to be a recipient of this year's Women of the Vine & Spirits Scholarship. The industry is slowly making changes to make the hospitality more inclusive and equitable, however, we still need more Black women in the room and at the forefront of the wine and spirits field. I'm honored to represent the women who look like me with this award, and will be utilizing this to further develop my education in the wine field."

Hillocks Photo.jpg — Influencer Marketing Manager, bread & Butter; Hospitality Consultant; Freelance Writer

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Scholarship received: Business of Wine Certification

Shanika Hillocks brings her passion for hospitality and experience leading influencer marketing campaigns in the wine & spirits spaces, to the bread & Butter digital team as an Influencer Marketing Manager.

A successful freelance journalist, Shanika has covered the philosophies behind a restaurant's cuisine, a beverage director's sales strategy, and regularly profiles luminaries—specifically people of color—within food & beverage. Her work has been published in ChefsFeed, VinePair, SevenFifty Daily, Fathom and Bon Appétit's Healthyish. In addition to writing, Shanika consults on digital marketing strategy for food & beverage concepts and brands.