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AUG-SEP 2017

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C O N T R I B U T O R S 1 Tracy Allen is CEO of Brewed Behavior, a consultancy founded to offer compre- hensive support to all segments of the coffee industry. He is the past president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), was one of the original members of the U.S. Barista Championship (USBC) Committee, and the first chair of the Rules and Regulations Committee for the World Barista Championship (WBC). Tracy has trained multiple national and regional barista champions, and served as a judge and judges' trainer for the USBC and WBC. He is also an SCAA "Supertaster," certified cupper, and Q-grader instructor. (Cashbox, p. 78) 2 Patrick Burns founded Palace Coffee Company in Amarillo/Canyon, Texas, in 2011 with his wife, Krystal. She was his high-school sweetheart who thank- fully has stuck with him for over 17 years of marriage. When he isn't in one of Palace's three locations, there is a good chance you will find Patrick with his family at the theater on or near a stage. He and his sons love an audience and have over 25 shows between them in the past four years. You might also have seen him emceeing United States barista competitions in the last few years. If you are ever driving through Amarillo, he'd love to see you and share a cup of coffee with you. (Split Shot, p. 74) 3 Kay Cheon got into coffee out of necessity when he used to go for early morning bike rides before class. Then he discovered the unique tastes and experiences coffee had to offer. He rides bikes much less now, but he loves coffee more than ever. Kay works as a barista and educator for The French Press and Dune Coffee Roasters in Santa Barbara, Calif. Alongside coffee training and education, he is inspired by service experiences and flavors offered outside of coffee, from restaurants to bars. His favorite cocktail is the Negroni or the Daiquiri, depending on when you ask him. He can be found on Instagram @edukaycheon. (Field Report: Central California Coast, p. 32) 4 Liz Dean has been working in the coffee industry in New York for seven years, starting with a Seattle's Best in Borders above Penn Station. She then became a barista at Irving Farm, where she moved up the ranks to become a store manag- er at one of their busiest locations, and then on to become the director of retail, where she oversaw operations and staffing for eight cafés. Liz is passionate about creating and cultivating café experiences that are welcoming and inclusive, and she believes that cafés should serve as community spaces and neighborhood focal points for staff and customers alike. Supporting and advocating for baristas and other employees has always been one of the primary drivers in her career. Outside of coffee, Liz loves yoga, horseback riding, eating good food, and her two cats, Winston and Fitzwilliam. (Hire Learning, p. 64) 5 Roukiat Delrue has been working in the specialty-coffee industry for more than 10 years, and has a degree in business, specializing in international business. She is originally from Belgium and currently resides in Guatemala. Roukiat is a certified Q Arabica–grader and Q Arabica–instructor, as well as a Q Robusta–grader and Q Robusta–instructor. She is also a World Coffee Events- certified judge and head judge. Prior to joining the staff at the Coffee Quality Institute, where she is the director of Q, Roukiat was a frequent consultant for the organization. (Alelí Labastida en la Ciudad de México, p. 58) 6 Stephanie Frommlet is a chalkboard artist and freelancer living in Portland, Ore. She's studied classical animation, and loves to stare at fonts. She once worked as a mall Easter Bunny. Her work can be viewed at www.stephaniefrommlet.com. (Illustration for Share and Share Alike, p. 70, and Hire Learning, p. 64) 7 Alex Lambert and Jason "Double J" Johnson are the cofounders of Black Rabbit Service Co., an independent specialty-coffee equipment sales and service company based in Portland, Ore. When not wrenching and benching machines, they both spend time with their families, hang out at the occasional metal show or comic book store, or head out into nature for some camping and relaxation. (High Maintenance, p. 92) 8 Phil Markel has been drawing pictures since he can remember. His illustrations and designs can be seen on Rogue Ales bottles, including the new Rogue Farms series. Along with beer, coffee is Phil's main beverage of choice, and he's excited about con- tributing to Barista. He resides with his wife and dog in the Portland, Ore., area, where he also works as a designer for a local church. Phil's portfolio can be seen at www. philmarkel.com. (Illustrations for High Maintenance, p. 92, and Split Shot, p. 74) 9 Erin Meister (you can call her just "Meister") has always led a kind of weird, caffeinated double life. As a coffee professional, she's been a barista, retail manager, wholesale-support representative, and educator; as a journal- ist she's written and/or edited work for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Serious Eats, Saveur.com, and Rachael Ray Every Day magazine—as well as the gem you're holding in your hot little hands. These days she can be found writing content for Café Imports, riding her bike around the beautiful Twin Cities, and celebrating the recent release of her book about the history of coffee in New York City. You can email her at meister@justmeister.com. (Share + Share Alike, p. 70) 10 Like Submariner, Jack Pollock is at war with the surface world, and his unique illustrations bear eloquent witness to this constant struggle. He began his career at a tender age back in the late 1980s working for Dark Horse Comics. There, he created Devil Chef, and he still isn't sorry. After that auspicious debut, he's done illustrations and comics for dozens of lucky pub- lishers like this one. Sorry, ladies—he's married. Sorry, dogs—he has a dog. (Illustration for Cashbox, p. 78) 11 Ashley Rodriguez thought that she'd take a break from teaching mid- dle-school science and putz around in a coffee shop for a few months. She ended up digging it way more than teaching (and was vaguely better at it). After spending five years making coffee in New York, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where she worked for Sightglass Coffee for three years. Ashley is Barista Magazine's online editor. Follow her on Twitter at @ashisacommonname. (New Adventures in Cold Brew, p. 80) 12 Chris Ryan is Barista Magazine's online copy editor and a freelance writer and editor with a background in the specialty-coffee industry. He has been content director of Sustainable Harvest and the editor of Fresh Cup Magazine. (Foam, p. 22, and Third-Wave Food, p. 84) 13 Juan José Meza Sánchez earned a journalism degree at FES Acatlán UNAM in Mexico, and went on to study at the Center of the Image in Mexico City. He was invited to exhibit his work on two occasions within the "Esquina Bajan" project, and he is an active guest lecturer for university photography classes throughout Mexico. (Cover photo + photos for Alelí Labastida en la Ciudad de México, p. 58) 14 Lindsey Shea is a photographer, artist, and barista. Originally from Encinitas, Calif., she now lives and works in Oakland, Calif. (but misses her surfboard). When she's not slinging lattes for Blue Bottle or taking photos for Matchbook Coffee Project, she's usually out camping, camera in hand. See more of her work at www.lindsey-shea.com. (Photos for Pull, p. 26) 15 Christopher Sturm has been a film photographer for 15 years, and a barista for almost as long. He is currently lucky enough to create content and take photos for coffee roasters and cafés up and down the West Coast. Christopher plays guitar in a post-rock band, Unconditional Arms ,and really likes micheladas. You can see his work at www.ghostphotographics.com, and follow him on Instagram @ghostfoto. (Photos for Pull, p. 26, and Third-Wave Food, p. 84) 16 When he's not fly-fishing with his son, Rogan, you can find Jeremy Tooker mid-salsa on the dance floor. He loves warm smiles, sunsets on the beach, installing 90-kilo roasters, cold coffee, and pulling espresso for his two business partners, Jodi Geren and Tal Mor, on the weekends in his kitchen. He founded Four Barrel Coffee in 2008. (Field Report: Kenya, p. 40) 17 Joshua Vasko is a commercial and lifestyle photographer out of Charlotte, N.C. Passionate about all things photography and all things coffee, he is also a barista at The Daily Press and Not Just Coffee, where he serves up great coffee all day. (Photography for New Adventures in Cold Brew, p. 80) 18 Jasper Wilde is a coffee educator at Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco, California. She is the board secretary of the Bay Area Coffee Community. Jasper is a social justice activist and is the cohost of Boss Barista, an intersectional feminist coffee podcast. (Split Shot, p. 74) 1 4 2 6 12 14 16 18 10 8 3 5 11 13 15 17 9 7 12 barista magazine

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