Carrie Mauritson was born and raised in Durban, South Africa, but established deep roots in Healdsburg after meeting and marrying Clay Mauritson, the owner and winemaker of Dry Creek Valley’s Mauritson Family Winery. She moved to Healdsburg in 2004 and learned all facets of the multigenerational family wine business. She currently oversees Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Hospitality for the enterprise. She and Clay have three children and together are co-founders of Project Zin, an annual fundraiser inspired by their personal journey with their son, Brady. The fundraiser has raised more than $1 million for the Down Syndrome Association North Bay. Carrie joined BI’s Board of Directors in 2019, bringing a strong commitment to BI’s mission and an active engagement in fundraising.