
As chief financial officer of Chappellet, one of Napa Valley’s premier luxury wineries, Christine Ha is responsible for not only the short-term success of the storied estate but ensuring its legacy for years to come. Leaving a legacy is something she thinks about often: As a first-generation Vietnamese American, she wants to empower other women and people of color to forge their own paths in the wine industry.
“It’s not about where you came from, but how you are determined to grow and develop to achieve your aspirations,” she says.