Amy is the Proprietor and President of Gemstone Vineyard, overseeing the production of their award winning Cabernet Sauvignon wines from its 17-acre estate vineyard. She is also the General Partner of Willowtree Venture Fund LP, a private family fund focused on investing in early stage consumer companies and funds that disrupt all areas of the consumer space including CPG, retail, apparel, dining and hospitality. With a guiding dedication to philanthropy, Amy serves as Co-Director of the Marks Family Foundation, which awards risk tolerant grants that focus primarily on disease research, education and the arts.  Here she is working to establish a focus area on women and girls as it relates to international development issues. Amy brings her experience in risk tolerance investing and an entrepreneurial approach to pursue the path of advancement for young women.