2019 Craft Brewers Conference

From Sneaker Shops to Yarn Swaps: Making Community Partnerships to Cultivate Diversity (Room Four Seasons Ballroom 4)

11 Apr 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: On-Premise Brewery Management

Speaker(s): Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham, Diversity Ambassador, Brewers Association; Toni Boyce, Director of Outreach, Beer Kulture; Holli McPherson, Chapter Head, Grand Rapids Girls Pint Out; Ren Navarro, Owner/Operator, Beer.Diversity.; Rebecca Sandidge, Founder, Queers Makin'​ Beers; Mike Potter, Founder and CEO, Black Brew Culture; Agustin Ruelas, Co-Founder, Brewjeria Company & SoCal Cerveceros Homebrew Club; Maggie Skinner, Chapter Head, Milwaukee Girls Pint Out

Independent brewers everywhere are committing to diversity and inclusion as a means of bringing new ideas and talent into their workforce, clarifying the values of their brand, and growing their reach and customer base. But the question, "where do we start" looms large for many. While there may be as many different starting points to setting and pursuing diversity and inclusion goals as there are craft brewers, none should look to start at square one. Members of local and regional communities from coast to coast are already organized, many of them around an interest in and appreciation of beer. This panel features leading figures from some of North America's most dynamic consumer-led organizations that are bringing fresh faces, fresh voices, and fresh flavors to craft beer.