Justin has a strong connection to cooking, as it has played a significant role in his family and upbringing in Medford. He accomplished an exceptional achievement by graduating with honors from the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute at 19. Justin has since gained valuable experience working at reputable establishments in Southern Oregon, such as Larks, Elements Tapas Bar, and SchoolHouse Brewhouse. With his extensive knowledge of farm-to-table concepts and skill in creating exquisite combinations, Justin aims to introduce fresh and captivating experiences through his work at Partake.

Sara, originally hailing from Philadelphia, PA, boasts an impressive eight-year bartending tenure and has amassed a remarkable 12 years of experience in the service industry. Outside of work, she enjoys indulging in the culinary arts, hosting social gatherings, curating a collection of vinyl records, embarking on picturesque hikes, engaging in river activities, exploring vintage fashion finds, and cherishing quality moments spent alongside her loyal companion, Spike, a red heeler/ jack Russell terrier.

Faith was born in Northern California wine country and worked as an engineer in Los Angeles before moving to Southern Oregon to start her career in the wine industry. After getting her start managing a local tasting room, she wanted to broaden her horizons into international wine. Faith gets just as excited about a traditional Old World wine as she does about a funky New World one, and she loves finding the perfect wine for any occasion. In her spare time, Faith enjoys traveling, embroidery, sewing, and spending time by or in the water.

Tim is a Southern Oregon native. Tim has been working in the wine service industry in one fashion or another since 2013. From curiosity to glass sales at Rosso's Trattoria to becoming a die-hard wine enthusiast, his passion for everyone's favorite grape juice has led him here. Tim may not be an expert, but he's more than happy to learn along with you, and he's very much looking forward to what the future will bring for Partake.

Aiyah is a cheesemaker and cheesemonger.  She is the head cheesemaker at a small creamery in the Applegate Valley.  Aiyah started her cheesemaking journey 14 years ago after moving to southern Oregon, where farm fresh milk was available.  Coming from a background of farming and cooking, it was a natural fit.  At Partake, Aiyah offers wine and cheese education classes.