U.S. Women in Coffee Welcomes Mark Inman to its Board of Directors
- mskirstennelson
- 2 days ago
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[Schaumburg, IL] — U.S. Women in Coffee (USWIC), the U.S. chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance, is pleased to announce that longtime industry leader Mark Inman has joined its Board of Directors.
Inman, currently Director of Sales for Covoya Specialty Coffee, has been an active force in specialty coffee since 1988. He is the former owner of Taylor Maid Farms, an organic educational farm and coffee roastery in Occidental, California, and the founder of the Organic Coffee Association (ORCA).
Over the years, Inman has served as President of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), Chair of World Coffee Events (WCE), and Chair of the Roaster’s Guild (RG). He is also a longtime co-host of The Exchange, a podcast by Covoya Specialty Coffee, and continues to serve as a board member for the U.S. chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance.
“Mark brings a wealth of experience in every segment of the coffee value chain—from farming and roasting to trade and advocacy,” says the USWIC team. “His insight and leadership will help us strengthen our mission to connect and empower women in coffee across the United States.”
Inman shared his enthusiasm for joining the USWIC board:
“I’ve seen firsthand how essential women are to the future of coffee. USWIC is creating real opportunities for leadership, education, and equity, and I’m honored to support that work.”
The Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Mr. Inman to the USWIC Board. Mr. Inman’s decades of industry leadership, dedication to sustainability, and proven ability to build meaningful connections across the coffee value chain establish him as a vital contributor to our leadership team.
About U.S. Women in CoffeeUSWIC is the U.S. chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA), a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women in the coffee value chain. By fostering collaboration, education, and market access, USWIC helps create a stronger, more inclusive future for coffee.
