Phyllis Chan is a dedicated wine enthusiast with a decade of formal education, holding the WSET Diploma, Sud de France Master-Level, and International KIKISAKE-SHI certifications. A 2014 trip to Italy ignited her profound passion for its diverse wines, leading her to become an Italian Wine Ambassador in 2018. She is currently leveraging the Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) program to enrich her professional portfolio and solidify her foundation for promoting Italian wine globally. The IWS framework was instrumental in achieving her Ambassador status and will effectively prepare her for future region-specific studies, such as the French Wine Scholar.