Meet Our Cat Cafe Team

Nicole & Chris are the proud owners of Whiskers & Wine! Since she was a child, Nicole has had a passion for animal welfare, and all kittens big and small. They visited Charleston, SC for the full eclipse in 2017, and discovered Pounce Cat Cafe. Adoptable cats, wine & beer!?! Perfection!

Nicole decided on the spot to ditch her two decade Corporate America HR career and become a certified Crazy Cat Lady! What could be better than an amazing experience where humans get cat therapy, and help socialize cage free cats in a supportive, enriched environment?

The journey from concept to creation took more than five years. Three and a half years were spent building the kitchen, cat cave, and second floor outdoor CATio on Adam’s Avenue in North Park. The grand opening was August 26, 2022, and Whiskers and Wine adopted more then 100 cats in its first 6 months!

Fun facts about Nicole & Chris: They love to travel and explore new places. They earned their sailing license for 35+ feet sailboats, and they both owned motorcycles. Chris is a consumer law attorney and is W&W’s IT, legal and technical expert.

Christina here! Cats, wine, and cheese are a few of my favorite thingsssssss. I’m a huge theatre & literature nerd (shout out to Edgar Allen Poe) and am originally from Chicago. I also love hiking & photography.

Hi, I'm Yolanda and these are my babies Milo and Harper.  I'm originally from Chicago but have been in San Diego for so long that I feel like a native!  I recently retired  from my banking job and am thrilled to be part of the W&W team. I have had cats all my life and love being around all the beautiful kitties.

Hiya, I’m Carly! I’m from Louisiana but have called SD home since 2019 with my husband and furry babies. I’m an artist, musician, traveler, self-proclaimed foodie/wino, and huge animal lover. Lilith is our little travel buddy, at just a year old she’s been to mammoth, big bear and LA! I am thrilled to be apart of the mission of Whiskers and Wine. I mean, how many people can say they get to play with cats at their job ;)

Hi I’m Angie! I grew up in Oceanside but now live in San Diego with my 2 feline children Luna and Cole. I’m work full time at a medical office but anyone there can tell you my heart is with cats. Some of my hobbies include coming to W&W to volunteer and living my best inside life with my cats at home. So, cats are my hobby lol.

Hello there! Pete here. Born and raised in Chicago ( we are taking over!) Originally a dog guy but have since been converted to the dark side. Animal lover and cat dad/step dad to Fin and Eve. Big fan off all things music, nerdy, and whiskey related.

Hi I'm Vanessa. I'm originally from New York, however San Diego is my one true home. My cat dog next to me is Ferguson. We are literally attached at the hip. Followed by Ronda Rousey, Fat face, Tito, Crookshank, & Mr. Fluff. I love all things tequila, cats, & seeking out a new adventure in this beautiful city.