I’ve been a working tea professional since 2003, and my career is centered in tea education, which is unique for my field. Here’s a little peek at where I’ve been in that time…
Current work experience + projects
BEING TEA, Founder (2015 – Current)
View my Press + Published Works, including articles, interviews, and podcasts
Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga + Meditation Teacher | (200-hr+ YTT) Room to Breathe Yoga
WINNER! Best Tea Educator, World Tea Awards (2018)
Recent clients & engagements include:
In Chicago
– I Grow Chicago
– UIC (Critical Care initiative)
– Deloitte
– Tejas Yoga
– Inner Sense Healing Arts
– Room to Breathe
Nationally
– Harvard Divinity School
– Duke University
– Florida State University
– Salesforce
Frequent workshop presenter & speaker at:
- Chicago International Tea Festival
Previous work experience + projects
Organizations I’ve been a part of:
Tea Masters Cup International | Certified National Judge, USA
Tea Journey Magazine | Education Director, Founding member
American Specialty Tea Alliance | Deputy Executive Director, Co-Founder
World Tea Academy | Curriculum contributor, Advisory Board member, guest instructor
Specialty Tea Institute | Instructor, Board of Directors
Global Tea Championship | Judge, senior advisor
Companies I’ve worked for:
Paper & Tea | Director Tea Procurement & Training (Berlin)
Rishi Tea | Director of Education & Brand Strategist
Adagio Teas | Training & Education Director
Peet’s Coffee & Tea | Field Trainer, Store Trainer, Customer Service Rep, Barista Trainer
You can work with me, too!
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Small tea business owners
Corporate and employee wellness
Community organizations
Healthcare / integrative medicine
Coffee roasters and baristas
Tea wholesale / importers
University events and clubs
Hospitality and culinary
Product development and technology