World of Coffee San Diego 2026

Hope Kolly
Worker Owner
Equal Exchange


Hope Kolly brings decades of experience at the iconic worker-owned cooperative Equal Exchange. A longtime member, she offers a seasoned perspective on cooperative governance, worker engagement, and sustaining mission-driven growth. She has served on the boards of Equal Exchange and Equal Exchange UK, gaining valuable insight into cooperative leadership across contexts. As Customer Service Manager, Hope connects customers with small-scale farmers through high-quality, ethically sourced products. Her work reflects a deep commitment to cooperative values, strong organizational practices, and building systems that support long-term impact and shared ownership.

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