building a more inclusive,

sustainable future for coffee

WE ARE COFFEE

CCRE IS A ROBUST, GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ADVOCATES DRIVING SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE COFFEE INDUSTRY THROUGH RACIAL EQUITY.

We create pathways for overlooked talent to lead, innovate, and transform the coffee world — supporting
hundreds of coffee professionals through mentorship, community programs, and leadership development, while spotlighting diverse entrepreneurs and expanding access through global industry partnerships.

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representation in coffee remains
unacceptably limited.

we expand access, amplify voices, and create pathways for diverse
leaders to shape the future of our industry

WHAT WE DO

Align strategic partnerships with individuals, companies and NGOs, and map pathways into the coffee industry.

partner

educate

Educate industry partners to see the value in building a more equitable future for the next generation of coffee professionals.

support

Create community and support via networking and empowerment programs.

CREATE

Create educational resources to tell the story race has played in coffee’s history and how it continues thorughout today.

BUILDING THE PIPELINE FOR EQUITY

Equity doesn’t happy by accident. It’s crafted through intentional access, investment in people and sustained visibility across the industry. Every CCRE program and initiative is part of a larger ecosystem designed to create lasting change. We’ve built an equity pipeline where devleoping leaders and amplifying recognitiond rives industry-wide impact.

  • We open doors. for talent that has historically been overlooked — providing entry points to education, networks, and industry knoweldge that are often inaccessible.

  • Through mentorship, fellowships, and hands-on learning, we invest in people — supporting their growth as entrepreneurs, operators, researchers, and industry leaders.

  • We amplify emerging voices by showcasing diverse professionals at major industry events, honoring excellence through awards, and creating platforms where leadership is seen and recognized.

  • By partnering with global coffee organizations and companies, we embed racial equity into conversations about sustainability, supply chains, and the future of coffee — where it must remain central.

impact by the numbers

100+ coffee professionals network each year at our awards event
the first sip!, connecting the people shaping coffee’s future

TO EFFEct change for the future, we must understand our past

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Coffee’s 500 year history takes us back to the coffee forests and plantations where we learn how the cultivation, labor and trade has brought us to where we are today.

Join the movement to build a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable future for coffee.

  • Support leadership development and industry access

  • Partner with us to shape coffee’s future.

  • Learn, engage, and amplify diverse voices.

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