Professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer has been confirmed as the president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) for 2023–24. Moyer succeeds R. Keith Striegler of E. & J. Gallo Winery.
“My career in supporting the grape and wine industries through Extension and research has been wonderful, and I’m grateful for this fantastic opportunity to continue this service by working with the ASEV board as president, to further our mission,” said Moyer. “ASEV has an important role in sharing cutting-edge research, exploring emerging issues and bolstering our industry. It’s an honor to continue this work alongside my fellow board members.”
Moyer’s program at Washington State University combines extension work with applied research to address knowledge gaps and needs across the grape industry. She focuses on two key strategies: developing reliable resources for all knowledge levels and actively engaging with the industry to stay responsive and proactive. Her research connects pest biology and plant physiology with practical applications in commercial grape production systems. Overall, Moyer’s efforts aim to support growers and improve the grape industry through valuable information and practical solutions.
A member of ASEV since 2009, Moyer has served as an ASEV board member since 2018 and also serves as the newly created ASEV Foundation president. She received several ASEV recognitions, including the 2022 ASEV Best Viticulture Paper and the ASEV Extension Distinction Award in 2020. Moyer earned her Ph.D. in plant pathology at Cornell University and received her bachelor’s degree in genetics and plant pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked at WSU since 2011 and joined its new Department of Viticulture and Enology in January 2023. She also received the WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences Faculty Excellence in Extension Award in 2023.
