NKG PACE

While "sustainability" can be a sprawling topic, this rich, thoughtful conversation offers pointed perspectives on just some of the facets of sustainability needed to ensure a future for coffee. Warmest thanks to our outstanding guests, Raina Lang, with Conservation International; Michael Sheridan, with Coffee Quality Institute; Sugumar Raman, with Fair Trade USA; and José Manuel Calero Moraga, with Becamo! #nkgpace #sustainability #coffee #coffeeducation #allaboutcoffee https://lnkd.in/eVRQ7YJR

Thrilled to share that Sugumar Raman, with Fair Trade USA, is joining our illustrious lineup of guests this Thursday! He'll be representing the position of certifications in our discussion of #sustainability. Please join us!

I recently had the pleasure of speaking on a panel for NKG PACE about the limitless possibilities for career growth within the coffee industry. From supply chain innovation to bringing to life thoughtful marketing initiatives, and yes, even creating an oat milk company - the paths are endless. What I love most? Seeing the gears turning when someone realizes their passion for coffee can translate into impactful careers they never imagined. As someone who went from barista to founder, I know firsthand that this industry is really just an open canvas — and we all should channel a little Bob Ross when it comes to creating our future. ??? Grateful to share space with Ametide Aurelus, Jasmine Murphy, Muna Mohammed, Rachel Apple, and Christopher Brown and inspire the next generation of coffee industry leaders! Special thanks to NKG PACE, Michelle, and Amanda for fostering these important conversations through the Open Access Series! The Big World of Coffee: Possibilities Beyond the Cafe: https://lnkd.in/gUKdh4UZ #CoffeeIndustry #CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #FoodAndBeverage #Innovation

Is there a more loaded — or diluted? — word in coffee than #sustainability? Please join us Nov. 7 at 11 ET, along with special guests Raina Lang, Michael Sheridan and Andreas Kussmaul for a rich, informative conversation that will bring pointed perspectives to a catch-all concept. #nkgpace #coffeeeducation #coffeecommunity It's free to join. Just click to register! https://lnkd.in/eW9ZUrux

We are sooo excited for the next OAS ??, since this topic is possibly the most relevant for everyone who applies to NKG PACE. So many of us came to the coffee industry through cafes. ? These classic “third spaces” offer community, purpose, important professional and life skills, and a view into a rich, fascinating industry. But often, they don’t offer much room for the vertical growth that can be desired as we continue through life’s next stages. This conversation will consider the possibilities for leaving the barista bar but remaining in coffee. We'll discuss: ? Examples of coffee and coffee-adjacent industries ??Types of roles and lifestyles ? Potential next steps toward a career in coffee. Best of all, our special guests ?? will be: Michelle R. Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Ghost Town Oats. Michelle earned a global reputation in coffee through her site, The Chocolate Barista, and was the first Black woman to compete in the U.S. Barista Championship. Jasmine Murphy, assistant manager, Coffee Materials & Sustainability at The J.M. Smucker Co., has worked in coffee for 12 years and has been a Q Grader since 2017. Muna Mohammed, founder of Eight50 Coffee, has worked in Senior Branding and Marketing roles for the last 15 years, in industries including the public and private sectors, as well as with small business enterprises and entrepreneurs. Rachel Apple, a coffee consultant who helps companies build quality control systems, source green coffee and much more, has 18 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry. Her resume includes pivotal roles at Cometeer, George Howell Coffee and Cup of Excellence, where she serves as a Head Judge. She's also a certified SET Course Instructor. Ametide Aurelus is a supply chain professional with vast experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and is pursuing a Master's in Supply Chain Analytics from Rutgers University. Christopher Brown is the Mid-Atlantic senior sales manager for Lavazza. Over the past few years, he’s been engaged with the U.S. Coffee Championships as a latte art judge, equipment coordinator and now finance and logistics lead for all competitions. It's free to join and we'll be thrilled to have you with us this Weds at 1pm ET. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ehCPThZe #coffeecommunity #nkgpace #baristalife #coffeejobs #coffeeeducation #coffeepeople #coffeelife #career #coffeecareer #baristatalk

Some great information! #coffeeeducation

Are you new to coffee? Wanting to learn more? Please join us Thurs., Aug. 8, at 11 ET for our second Open-Access Series event: "How 'Coffee Works' In Different Countries." The business of coffee can vary broadly from country to country, based on variables including average farm size, farmer access to mills, and federal laws around milling and auction systems. During this conversation, NKG U.S. colleagues, each responsible for purchasing in different countries, will discuss “how coffee works”?— all the stages and players involved between the farm and the ship, whether due to preferences, access or laws. We'll learn: ?? Examples of how coffee works in a handful of coffee-producing countries, including Brazil, Vietnam, Burundi and Guatemala. ? How coffee moves from farm to export.? ? The risks, costs and needs that dictate the differences. Please click the link in our bio to register, or visit nkg.com afterward to watch the recording. Hope to see you there! . . . #coffeeeducation #equityincoffee #nkgpace #openaccessseries #howcoffeeworks #allaboutcoffee https://lnkd.in/dk-NhZxi

We recently had the distinct pleasure of taking the Coffee Quality Institute “Post-Harvest Processing” class with CQI Instructor Timothy Heinze 韩牧. “Distinct” because it’s hard to imagine anyone offering five hours of instruction with more cheer, intelligence or enthusiasm than Tim?– even as Hurricane Beryl barreled through his backyard! Tim, who’s based in Houston and has a Master of Agriculture from Texas A&M, spent 10 years in China, much of it working with coffee producers. “Improving quality, changing lives” is a motto of the CQI but it’s also an apt summary of the role of processing. Tim offered a detailed overview of the multiple processing methods, a science-based look at coffee fruit anatomy, and explanations of the history of these methods and their possible futures. In short: The lesson was comprehensive and a treat, and Tim was a joy. Our biggest thanks to the CQI team for extending this program to the NKG PACE Partners, for all the work they do to create equity in coffee, and for their valued partnership! . #nkgpace #coffeequality #coffeeeducation #equityincoffee

Thank you, Sprudge, for spreading the word! #coffeeeducation #nkgpace #equityincoffee

We've heard numerous requests from BIPOC coffee professionals for substantive and affordable coffee-education opportunities. In response, we're thrilled to introduce the NKG PACE Open-Access Series —?a monthly, one-hour learning moment that's free and open to everyone. Beginning JULY 10 at 11 ET, we invite you to join us for "The Power of Processing," a conversation with special guests Gloria Pedroza, Diego Guardia and Camila Khalife. We'll discuss different processing methods and where and why they're used; how quality is created through processing; and the risks and requirements involved for coffee producers. Please register to join us! #coffeeeducation #equity #equityincoffee #coffeecommunity #professionaldevelopment https://lnkd.in/epWcQmBB