Greetings!
As many of you know, I am running for election to the American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee. Please consider voting for me! If you’d like to get to know me a little better, check out the video below, followed by my Candidate Statement. The election ends March 31st, so go vote now!
In the video below I answer 4 questions:
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve ever brewed?
What beer are you most proud of brewing?
What’s your favorite thing about working in the brewing industry?
Do you have experience with other nonprofits?
My Candidate Statement:
I have been homebrewing since 2009 and professionally involved in the craft beer industry since 2011. I first got into homebrewing through a local bottle shop that also sold homebrewing equipment. I bought beer from them so frequently that they suggested I try making it – so I did! I fell in love with the process, as well as the rich history and community that goes along with brewing. As a college student, I secured a graphic design internship with Grand Rapids Brewing Company where I developed general knowledge of the brewing industry and contributed to label and tap handle designs. In August 2012 I was one of the flagship Taproom Servers for Perrin Brewing Company, and soon also assisted as Menu Graphics Supervisor. This position instilled in me a deep desire to teach others about beer, which led me to pursue multiple veins of beer education – both as a student and a teacher.
I am currently in the University of Vermont’s Business of Craft Beer program, and am studying for my second level of Cicerone certification. I’ve also had the opportunity to lead homebrewing classes through a local nonprofit’s Fermentation Guild, and I develop monthly beer education pieces for the mug club members at my current employer, Stormcloud Brewing Company, where I am the Marketing Assistant and Membership Coordinator. Additionally, I am very familiar with the nonprofit world – I founded a nonprofit called Drink Beach Beer, and currently serve on the board of the nonprofit Cognition, a local Science and Discovery Center.
I believe my experience in the nonprofit sector as well as my time as a homebrewer and beer educator would make me a great fit for the American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee. Not to mention, I drink a heck of a lot of craft beer!
Polka Dots & Pints. 