SPEAKERS
ANDREA ALLEN
is the Co-Founder of Onyx Coffee Lab, the 2020 United States Barista Champion, and the 2021 World Barista Champion Runner Up. She is passionate about bringing people together through coffee, uniting every person along the supply chain, bridging gaps between generations, and creating space where great conversations can happen. Andrea also enjoys running, riding horses, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
CHISUM NGAI
is the Co-Founder, CEO, Head Roaster, and Green Coffee Buyer at Coffee Project New York. She is an Arabica Q Grader, a Q Processing Generalist, and an Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) in Barista, Brewing, Sensory, and Roasting Skills. Beyond leading the company’s operations, Sum is an active competitor in the U.S. Roasting Championships. She also regularly speaks at trade shows and events, sharing her expertise in the industry and business operations. Most recently, she earned 3rd place in the 2026 U.S. Cup Tasters Championship.
TRISH ROTHGEB
is the founder and the Head of Coffee and Quality for Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in San Francisco, California. Her industry experience spans over 40 years as a coffee roaster, quality control specialist, educator, green coffee buyer, and entrepreneur. She is credited with coining the term “third wave coffee” and identifying its relevant concepts. In 2019, the James Beard Foundation awarded Trish a fellowship in the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
SEIDY SELIVANOW
is the co-founder of Kafiex Roasters in Vancouver, Wash., named Roast Magazine’s 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year. Born and raised in Mexico, Seidy holds a bachelor’s degree in gastronomy and brings a deep appreciation for flavor, culture, and hospitality to her work in specialty coffee. As a barista competitor, educator, and mentor, she placed eighth in the 2024 U.S. Barista Championship and seventh in 2025, further cementing her reputation for excellence, storytelling, and connection in coffee. Seidy is a traveling educator with Coffee Fest and has contributed to industry events and community initiatives, including Raise the Bar/Level Up, the Women-Powered Coffee Summit, and Cup of Excellence Mexico. She has also judged women’s barista competitions in Mexico and is deeply passionate about visiting origin, building relationships, and creating meaningful connections across the coffee supply chain.
JOSH TAVES
is the owner of Dialed Coffee Services in Grand Rapids, Mich. After 20 years of tackling many different aspects of the coffee industry, he's finally settled into a contented groove of barista-focused equipment sales and service for the West Michigan specialty coffee industry.
IAN WILLIAMS
is an entrepreneur, designer, and the founder of Deadstock Coffee, a Portland, Ore.-based, sneaker-inspired coffee brand he launched in 2015. Before starting his business, Williams spent years at Nike, rising from a janitorial role to footwear design, including creating a sneaker inspired by a wet floor sign. He transformed his love of sneakers and community into Deadstock Coffee, a “snob-free” café concept that merges streetwear culture with specialty coffee. Today, he is recognized as a leading voice in coffee culture, known for building inclusive spaces that bring people together through creativity, design, and high-quality coffee.