World-renowned expert in professional level coffee education, development, and innovation. Detail oriented and creator and co-creator of education programs – including implementation and further quality assurance of certified individuals and instructors. Subject matter expertise in several aspects of the coffee industry including green coffee, objective quality assessment, post-harvest processing and brewing, and competition judging. Familiarity with diverse languages and cultures, allowing for ease of communication throughout the coffee chain as well as teaching to producers or consumers alike.