Carol Costello, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee. She has degrees in Nutrition and Food Science and is the Director of the Wine and Beer program at the University. Carol taught food service and event management for 27 years and received over $1.5 million dollars in grant funding. Currently, Carol plans and implements events for the University of Tennessee Conference Center where her specialty is food safety and food allergies and preferences. Carol Costello has received numerous teaching awards and also is a Level II Sommelier from the International Sommelier Guild.