Shelley Viviani worked in Sonoma County and San Mateo County public schools, providing speech and language instruction and then teaching Visually impaired and Blind students, respectively. She also served as an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University. Since moving to Napa, Shelley has volunteered with Jameson Humane Rescue Ranch, Molly's Angels, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the blind, and Enchanted and Hills Camp and Festival Napa Valley. Her professional commitment to public service and her volunteerism, led her to join forces with friends and family in Napa and Yountville to spearhead the chartering of the Yountville Optimist Club.

AJ Ames has lived in and raised a family in the Napa Valley for over 30 years. She has been active in the community through volunteer work with Providence and numerous school events. Her career has included several winery positions and she has been a holistic practitioner for more than two decades. She holds a degree in Social Science and is working on a book about her Nine Lives..

Shelley Viviani President

Jennifer Marcus VP/Treasurer

Arlene Ames Secretary

Jennifer is a Clinically Certified Western Herbalist and level one Sommelier, with a rich tapestry of experiences across various fields. Her passion for nature seamlessly intertwines with her lifelong study of gardening and nutrition. She continues to explore the healing properties of herbs and promotes the benefits of personally growing organic food and medicinal herbs, with the community. As a graduate from CU Boulder with a degree in English and Creative writing, Jennifer finds joy in exploring new ideas and cultures through literature, often drawing inspiration for her health oriented practices. Community service holds a special place in her heart, as she actively seeks to give back, whether through volunteering for local businesses and initiatives or by sharing health, viticulture and enology knowledge in workshops and free classes. Jennifer enjoys spending time with friends, and nurturing a sense of community through supporting, organizing, hosting and attending social, fundraising and charity events. She is thrilled to be serving as the VP of the new Yountville Optimists Club.