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Climate Disruption and Coffee Supply: Building Resilience Through Certification
xElizabeth Whitlow of Regenerative Organic Alliance and Miguel Gamboa of Rainforest Alliance share practical strategies for coffee producers and roasters to build climate resilience through regenerative practices and meaningful certification programs.
Oct 294 min read


Navigating Tariffs and Trade Tensions: Insights from Industry Veterans
Industry veterans Phyllis Johnson and Rob Stephen share practical strategies for coffee roasters facing unprecedented tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility in this USWIC webinar recap.
Oct 283 min read


Recap: USWIC Webinar Series – Session 1
Exploring New Origins: Climate, Tariffs, and the Search for Viable Alternatives Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first session...
Sep 162 min read


U.S. Women in Coffee Welcomes Mark Inman to its Board of Directors
Mark Inman Joins the USWIC Board of Directors
USWIC proudly welcomes Mark Inman to our Board of Directors. With over 30 years in coffee wholesale, retail, and trading, Mark is known for building sustainable markets and driving innovation. His insight and commitment will strengthen USWIC’s work supporting women across the coffee value chain.
Jul 302 min read


U.S. Women in Coffee Welcomes Brittany Amell to Board of Directors
Brittany Amell Joins the USWIC Board of Directors
USWIC is excited to welcome Brittany Amell to our Board of Directors. With over a decade in specialty coffee and her leadership in Covoya’s Café Delas program, Brittany has championed women producers through training, equipment, and market access. Her expertise will help guide USWIC’s mission to empower women in coffee.
Jul 302 min read


Partnering for Impact: USWIC and Covoya Launch Formal Collaboration to Support Women in Coffee
At U.S. Women in Coffee (USWIC), we believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. That’s why we’re proud to...
Jul 282 min read


Stronger Together: Supporting Mental Health for Women in Coffee Farming with SANA
Equity in coffee starts with the women who grow it.
We’re proud to spotlight SANA, a mental health and wellness program supporting women coffee farmers in Colombia through teletherapy, education, and community care. Aligned with USWIC’s mission and our work with Covoya and Café Delas, SANA shows how lifting women at origin strengthens the entire coffee value chain.
Jul 242 min read


Unlocking Opportunity: How the Coffee Assessment Program is Empowering Women Producers
At SCA 2025, the IWCA Global Community Room buzzed with energy and anticipation as Renée Espinoza of Firedancer Coffee Consultants...
Jun 173 min read


Recap: Real Solutions from Women Across Coffee’s Value Chain at SCA 2025
Real Solutions from Women Across Coffee’s Value Chain
At SCA 2025 in Houston, USWIC and Covoya co-hosted a powerful panel featuring voices from across the global coffee industry. The session offered critical insights into the challenges facing women and families throughout the supply chain—and highlighted tangible solutions through cross-sector collaboration.
May 92 min read


Real Solutions from Women Across Coffee’s Value Chain: A Panel Discussion at SCA 2025
Explore Real Solutions at SCA 2025: USWIC + Covoya Panel on Women’s Leadership in Coffee
Join IWCA’s U.S. Chapter (USWIC) and Covoya for a powerful panel at SCA 2025 in Houston. “Real Solutions from Women Across Coffee’s Value Chain” brings together producers, roasters, importers, and educators to discuss actionable strategies for equity, collaboration, and resilience across the coffee industry. Open to all attendees, this session will highlight the tangible impact of cross-s
Apr 165 min read


Green Coffee and Supply Chain; - November 11, 2021
This is the first of an ongoing held virtually on November 11th. The Coffee Women’s Colloquium is a place where industry experts who are...
Dec 2, 20241 min read


USWiC Coffee Women's Colloquium Jan 2023
According to the World Economic Forums 2022 Global Gender Gap Report, it will take 132 years to achieve total global gender equity if we...
Dec 2, 20241 min read


COFFEE WOMEN’S COLLOQUIUM – Sustainability Storytelling Feb 24, 2022
This topic explores Sustainability and Storytelling; representatives from each key stakeholder role will share their experience working...
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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