CULTIVATE | EMPOWER | INSPIRE

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Identifying issues and offering feasible solutions is the only clear road to progress.

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Curated With A Purpose

Ada Coleman
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#Goals

The values that drive the project

Cultivate

To Cultivate a more inclusive and representative approach to drinks education
Cultivate

Empower

To Empower our fellow women in hospitality
Empower

Inspire

To Inspire future generations
Inspire
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Women+ Who Inspire

Of the Hospitality and Drinks Industry

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Speakers Corner

Articles From the Founders and contributors from around the globe

It's not what we say, but what we do.

Workshops, panels, networking, global partnerships

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It's All About Connections

Resources For Career (and Life) Advancement

Mental Health & Wellbeing

To Cultivate a more inclusive and representative approach to drinks education
Wellbeing

Educational

To Empower our fellow women in hospitality
Educational

Career Opportunities

To Inspire future generations
Careers

Other Organisations

To Inspire future generations
Partners
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The Women Behind The Project

Kristine Bocchino

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“Our vision is to spotlight the women who innovate and inspire us as an industry, in an effort to raise awareness and encourage meaningful conversation regarding the importance of a more balanced and diverse selection of leaders and educators in hospitality,” said Kristine Bocchino, co-founder, The Ada Coleman Project.

Kaitlin Wilkes

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“We believe in cultivating a more inclusive and representative approach to drinks education, empowering our fellow women in hospitality, and inspiring future generations,” added Kaitlin Wilkes, co-founder, The Ada Coleman Project.
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It Takes A Village

Supported by a distinguished a Board of Advisors who bring their expertise and insights to drive the projects success.

Lauren Mote

Lauren Mote

Co-Owner Bittered Sling Bitters Author Bartenders Guide to the World Global Director, On-Trade Excellence, Patron Tequila
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Mel Harvey

Mel Harvey

Global Creative Director Dove Hair Care Co-Founder Le Cocktail Connussieur
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Sandrae Lawrence

Sandrae Lawrence

Co-Founder/Editor and Publisher, The Cocktail Lovers Magazine & Podcast
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John Gakuru

John Gakuru

Owner/Founder Coruscent Co
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Conversation & Collaboration

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