Our leadership is 100% volunteer-based.

All financial sponsorship goes back into the community.

Meet the Team

  • Kenzie Chay, Co-founder, Co-vice President

    Specialty Coffee advocate, former Head of Product design & co-founder @ UFO Dripper, barista, roaster, USBrC judge (‘23), competitor (‘24-’25), and coach (‘26).

  • Bryan Torres, Co-vice President

    Owner & roaster @ Santa Ana Coffee Roasters

  • Krishna Saul, Secretary

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  • Stephen Chen, Treasurer

    Specialty coffee enthusiast

  • Ashlynne Wike, Co-founder

    USBrC Runner-up (‘26), barista, and roaster @ Hydrangea Coffee Roasters.

  • Meghan Shoop, Co-founder

    District Manager of NCSU Cafes, owner & consultant at Soaring Coffee.

  • Josh McLaughlin, Emotional Support