Professional Certifications

More than a decade of craft beverage experience, across multiple verticals and roles
Founder of Fresh Pitch Beverage Consulting, which helped nearly 70 beverage companies on 3 continents to succeed
Currently active on committees with 6 trade organizations
Active on the advisory board for the Craft Beverage Expo and SommCon
Have facilitated placements for more than 50 professionals across all levels of the industry
Has led and advised strategic leadership of multiple platforms and growth companies related to craft beverages
Currently serving on the Brewers Association DEI marketing and Communications Subcommittee
Freelance writer with credits and published work in PorchDrinking, Beer Charlotte, Brewbound, and more

Career
Qualifications

Featured speaker at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference
Affiliate Instructor for the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Chattahoochee Technical College, and the University of Vermont’s brewing business programs
Presenter at more than 15 conferences annually
Host or panelist on more than 20 webinars or virtual presentations annually
More than 10 podcast appearances each year
Multiple television appearances as an industry subject matter expert
Master of Ceremonies for Craft Beer Professionals Connects - Portland

Co-founder of Court Shoes Only, a collaborative beer initiative that has raised more than $55,000 to date for ACEing Autism
Co-founder of the Evergreen Brewing Initiative, helping to provide resources and support for women and non-binary individuals in homebrewing and beer competitions
Secretary of the Board of Directors for the upcoming American Craft Beer Hall of Fame
Member of the National Black Brewers Association
Active supporter of the Pink Boots Society and Lifting Lucy