Tuanni Price

Festival Director

About

I am a Wine Lifestyle Curator, Entrepreneur, and Accountant with a mission to bridge the gap between global wine culture and the incredible Black talent within the industry. My journey began on the West Coast of California, where I built a foundation in corporate accounting, but my passion for storytelling and community eventually led me to the vineyards of South Africa. As the Founder of Zuri Wine Tasting and Afro Wine Week, I specialize in creating immersive experiences that celebrate the intersection of culture, luxury, and heritage. Whether it’s through the Sips with Soul tours—which highlight Black winemakers and chefs—or the inaugural Afro Wine Week, I am dedicated to providing a platform for voices that have historically been underrepresented in the wine world. With a WSET Level 2 (with Merit) certification and a background as the Director of Education for the Blacc Cellar Club, I combine technical wine knowledge with a "no-nonsense" approach to tasting. My upcoming book, "I Like My Wine Like I Like My Men: A No-Nonsense Guide to Wine Tasting," and my podcast, aBroad Drinking Wine, are extensions of this goal: making the world of wine accessible, engaging, and soulful for everyone. What I bring to the table: Event Curation: Designing high-impact wine experiences, including international jazz and wine collaborations and bespoke private tastings. Industry Advocacy: Consulting and volunteering with organizations like the Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA) and the African American Vintners Association (AAAV) to foster mentorship and diversity. Financial Acumen: Leveraging over 15 years of accounting expertise to manage sustainable, growth-oriented businesses in the lifestyle sector. I am always looking to connect with fellow wine professionals, cultural curators, and those looking to discover their next favorite bottle. Let’s connect or reach out for: 🍷 Private Wine Tasting Experiences & Tours 🌍 Partnership opportunities for Afro Wine Week 2026 🎤 Public Speaking & Educational Workshops Collaborations at the intersection of Jazz, Art, and Wine

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Events Services

Skill

Vendor Contracts, Executing Events, Sponsorship Negotiations, Enterprise Information Systems, Business Operations, Platform Architecture, Live Event Production, Account Directors, P & L Oversight, Contracting Officer Representative, Strategic Roadmaps, Reporting Metrics, Demand, Team Leadership, Liberal Arts, Internal Controls, Expensify, Contract Hire, Quarterly Reporting, Coaching

Experience

Festival Director

Wine Over LA Homecoming Festival

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Design and execute a high-profile, 3-day experiential festival featuring distinct activations, including an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner, a Moving Luxury Lounge Bus tour, and a sunset yacht party.

Curator

Sips With Soul & VIP Celebrity Experiences

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Concept and execute lifestyle events combining community dialogue with premium educational activations, meticulously putting myself in the attendees' shoes to maximize community engagement.

Founder

Afro Wine Week Summit

2018-11 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Own and execute a premier multi-day international wine summit, handling everything from initial creative programming to final breakdown.

Chief Executive Officer

Zuri Wine Tasting

2010-3 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Plan and manage more than 30 wine/travel events per year up to 500 attendees. Coordinate domestic and international travel trips for groups of 50 plus attendees Coordinate logistics, housing, transportation, and itinerary. Responsible for financials: Prepare event P&L statement and process payables/receivables. Create social media content, write copy for event posts. Prepare internal and external communication. Brand creation and management. Effectively generate sales through organic business development based on relationships and synergy. Work with key influencers to generate leads and acquire new customers. Consult and/or produce corporate fundraising and team building events. Source and manage supplier relationships, including vendors, travel partners and venues Negotiate and manage contracts with all suppliers/partners. Identify opportunities with vendors for improvements in performance, price, value and service. Develop a marketing plan for social media, digital newsletter and print

Accounts Payable Manager

NBC Universal

2018-7 - 2018-11 · 5 mos

Contractor hired for special projects. Created SOP’s for duplicate vendor reconciliations. Vendor master file maintenance and clean up. Review and make recommendations for data safety and security regarding vendor master file. Systems used: SAP, APR’s IKN and internal scan and capture tool.

Director of Accounts Payable

TechStyleOS (now Fabletics)

2016-11 - 2018-3 · 1 yr 5 mos

El Segundo, California

Director Accounts Payable

Techstyle, Inc.

2016-11 - 2018-2 · 1 yr 4 mos

Oversees the day-to-day operations of accounts payable for all of North America. Lead and manage a team of 12 individuals. Responsible for leading the design and implementation of Oracle - AP Module. Provide excellent customer service internally and externally. Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices, contractor payables and reimbursement of employee expense reports. Assisted with system design, integration and user testing related to Oracle and Concur implementations. Systems Used: Oracle, Great Plains and Concur.

Manager, Accounts Payable

Rubicon Project

2013-9 - 2016-11 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Manage centralized Accounts Payable department.

Accounts Payable Manager

Rubicon Project

2013-9 - 2016-11 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Oversaw a full cycle procure to pay process for mid-size corporate headquarter and satellite offices world-wide.Successfully completed implementation and refinement of paperless environment for banking and payment automation, approval workflow and invoice processing. Worked closely with treasury department to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables by providing vendor data and cash reports. Supervised the processing of high volume invoices in multiple currencies (up to 13 currencies). Managed the corporate credit card programs: minimized company liability by effectively communicating deadlines and status. Also monitored and ensured proper use of corporate credit cards within company policy. Systems Used: Oracle, Expensify and Concur.