Smith alumnae Jeannie Cho Lee '90 (left) was recently appointed professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Jeannie Cho Lee ’90, Asia’s foremost expert in wines, was appointed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as Professor of Practice (Wine) at its School of Hotel and Tourism Management this fall.
The first Asian Master of Wine, Jeannie is also an award-winning author, wine and food writer, wine critic, judge, educator, and consultant. A graduate of Smith College and Harvard University, Jeannie holds a Certificat de Cuisine from Cordon Bleu. She is also a Master Sake Sommelier from Japan’s Sake Service Institute and a Certified Wine Educator from the United Kingdom’s Wine & Spirits Education Trust and the US Society of Wine Educators.
In her capacity as Professor of Practice (Wine) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Jeannie will offer special lectures to both students and industry executives, advise the school on curriculum development in relation to wine studies, and will facilitate the school’s collaboration with the wine industry.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management is a world-leading provider of hospitality and tourism education.
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