Women's History Month 2026

Honoring Influential Black Women

Selena Cuffe

(1975– )
Founder • Global Brand Builder • Wine Industry Leader

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Born in Culver City, California, Selena Cuffe co-founded Heritage Link Brands, the largest importer of Black-produced wines in the world. Driven by a mission to expand access and ownership, she built a company that connects African and African American entrepreneurs to global markets—reshaping representation in an industry long defined by exclusion. A respected voice beyond the wine world, Cuffe has served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Los Angeles Board, bringing her entrepreneurial perspective to economic policy. Her work is both a business achievement and a civil rights statement.

Quick Facts

  • Born: Culver City, CA
  • Co-founder, Heritage Link Brands
  • Leader in global wine importing
  • Federal Reserve LA Board member