Glitter Cat is not any extra. After 5 years of bringing espresso competitors coaching to teams usually under-represented on the US Coffee Championship levels, the barista bootcamp began by veteran USBC competitor Veronica Pearl has determined that the 2023 could be its final.
The announcement got here earlier this week in an announcement penned by Pearl posted to the Glitter Cat web site. Started in July of 2018, Glitter Cat sought to convey much-needed variety to espresso competitions, offering world-class coaching freed from cost to “members of marginalized communities including but not limited to: communities of color, 2SLGBTIQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, and persons of marginalized gender.” And by their last tally, they did simply that, coaching 142 complete people, 51 of whom made it to the nationwide stage of competitors and 11 Finalists. Program alumni embrace names like Anthony Ragler, Em Orendorff, Elisabeth Johnson, Kristina Jackson, MiMo, and Mo Koolphanich. Earlier this yr, the curriculum to offer Human Resources coaching and certification to 14 extra contributors. This is all due to the over $140,000 in grants Glitter Cat raised over the years.
It has been a pleasure and a pleasure to work with lots of of you over the years. I’ve discovered a lot, made numerous errors, relied on the assistance and steerage of these surrounding me, and have turn into a stronger particular person {and professional}. The greatest a part of this transition is that this isn’t a goodbye! Glitter Cat lives on by means of the power and spirit of everybody who has touched this organization. I anticipate that when this glitter settles, new sensational glitter will proceed to rise!
Per the assertion, the ultimate act for the non-profit will probably be to publish their closing financials, that are anticipated to be made public in early 2024 after submitting with the federal government. A retrospective of the 5 years of Glitter Cat may be seen through their Instagram. For extra data, go to Glitter Cat’s official web site.
Zac Cadwalader is the managing editor at Sprudge Media Network and a workers author primarily based in Dallas. Read extra Zac Cadwalader on Sprudge.
