Dandelion BevEd has a fresh take on beverage education, building experiential education with some of the industry's most-trusted experts.
What We Do
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Bring your expertise to life through thoughtfully structured courses. We help organizations, brands, and educators transform ideas into polished, engaging curricula that are easy to deliver and impactful for participants.
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From culinary explorations to beverage experiences, we create tasting events that delight the senses. Each activation is designed to showcase featured products and beverage categories with creativity.
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We specialize in building immersive experiences rooted in beverage education that leave lasting impressions. Whether it’s a pop-up activation or a large-scale event, Dandelion BevEd brings your brand story to life in ways that spark connection and conversation.
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We design educational experiences that move beyond the classroom, blending knowledge with hands-on engagement. Whether through immersive workshops, interactive programs, or real-world simulations, we create opportunities for participants to not just learn—but to apply, connect, and grow.
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We design and produce impactful seminars that inspire, educate, and connect. From intimate gatherings to large-scale forums, Dandelion BevEd ensures every detail is managed with precision, leaving your audience informed and engaged.
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Dandelion develops and delivers customized training experiences that are both practical and memorable. Our team ensures your brand’s knowledge and values are translated into effective, hands-on learning sessions.
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We help brands and organizations collaborate with educators, institutions, and thought leaders. Our approach builds meaningful partnerships that expand reach and create real impact through knowledge-sharing.
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Dandelion BevEd designs point-of-sale activations and displays that drive awareness and sales. We ensure your product stands out, engages customers, and creates a memorable shopping experience.
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Whether you’re launching a new initiative or evolving an existing one, we partner with you to strategize, plan, and develop programs that align with your goals and resonate with your audience.
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From concept to completion, our program management services keep your initiative on track. We handle the logistics, timelines, and details so you can focus on the big picture while we ensure seamless delivery.
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Your program deserves a strong identity. We collaborate with the industry's top experts, educators, institutions, and thought leaders. Dandelion BevEd creates cohesive branding and supporting materials that elevate your presence, from digital assets to on-site visuals that tie everything together beautifully.
Education is the root of what we do.
And, we have the expertise to back it up.
Our Founder
Gina Fossitt
In her beverage industry adventures, Gina has spread the whisky gospel in many roles. After being behind the stick and managing beverage programs in NYC, she became a member of the esteemed Diageo Masters of Whisky program and started earning several spirits certifications. She led the team hosting ambassador internships at The George Dickel Distillery and developed a 6-month mentorship to prepare ambassadors for the revered IBD General Certificate of Distillation. She went on to become the U.S. National Ambassador of Lot No. 40 for Corby Spirits and Wine, where she eventually took the role of Trade and Education Manager, leading the trade and educational programming globally and developing all trade and sales assets for the Canadian Whisky brands.
Gina spearheaded the creation of the first-ever certification in Canadian whisky, providing a deep-dive on the category. Her newest endeavor, Dandelion BevEd, now leads production and business development of the four-week course independently, as well as with partners such as WSET and Lush Life Productions. She is the founder of this new agency, creating custom educational programming and engagement pieces for suppliers, distributors, enthusiasts and consumers as well as being an Educator for the Edinburgh Whisky Academy.
Beverage Industry Certifications:
Advanced Diploma in Scotch Whisky, Edinburgh Whisky Academy
Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey, Edinburgh Whisky Academy
Spirits Level 3 Certification, WSET
Spirits Level 2 Certification, WSET
6 Day Distillers Course, Moonshine U
North American Blending Certification, Diageo
General Certificate in Distilling, IBD
Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief Bourbon Society
History of Bourbon Certification, Filson Bourbon Academy
Malt Advocate Certification, Diageo
Advanced Level Wine Certification, WSET
Intermediate Level Wine Certification, WSET
Bulleit Frontier Whisky • Pike Creek • Widow Jane • Gooderham & Worts • Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon • Lot No. 40 • Larceny Bourbon • J.P. Wiser's •
Bulleit Frontier Whisky • Pike Creek • Widow Jane • Gooderham & Worts • Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon • Lot No. 40 • Larceny Bourbon • J.P. Wiser's •
Brands We've Worked With
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Less Booze, All The Buzz
It doesn't have to be 'all or nothing.' We all have our favorite spirits - bourbon, tequila, gin...but sometimes we want a little less alcohol.
How do you use high-proof spirits in low-abv drinks and how do you end up with a delicious classic cocktail without sacrificing flavor and complexity?
Explore the makeup, flavor components, and production styles of the spirits as well as the low- and no-abv ingredients to understand why they are key components to some great cocktails with less booze.
Leave with a better understanding of lower abv cocktails, some recipes to make at home, and the confidence to do so!
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Want to get your brand or organization involved in one of our non-exclusive events or maybe you'd like to chat about custom programming for your brand...
