Campari Group welcomed bar and beverage professional Mary Palac to its Campari Mexican Spirits Portfolio as Brand Ambassador. With over 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, Palac offers passion and expertise in spirits education and building communities, receiving national recognition from the Spirited Awards in 2020 as a Top Four Finalist, and in 2019 as a Top 10 Nominee for the “American Bartender of the Year” honor, among other accolades and awards. Born in the Philippines and raised in California, Palac grew up surrounded by both Filipino and Mexican culture, which helped build her connection to agave and Mexican spirits. She “strives to seek out opportunities for others within the industry, especially women of color who are frequently overlooked or undervalued,” said the news announcement, and recently led a panel for AAPI Heritage Month for Tales of the Cocktail in 2021.