World of Coffee San Diego 2026

Laila Ghambari
Owner
Guilder Coffee Company


Laila Ghambari is a specialty coffee leader with more than two decades of experience shaping the industry. Raised in Seattle’s iconic coffee scene at her family’s Cherry Street Coffee House, coffee has always been part of her story. In 2014, she won the United States Barista Championship, launching her onto the global stage as a competitor, educator, and industry voice. She has served on the Barista Guild Executive Council, developed education for the Specialty Coffee Association, and led retail and operations for some of the country’s most influential coffee companies. Today, she owns Guilder Coffee Company in Portland and continues to champion innovation, leadership, and community in specialty coffee.

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