As the Founder and President of Jake’s Baristas, I have dedicated my life to creating opportunities where inclusion is more than a value—it’s our mission. Jake’s Baristas is a nonprofit coffee shop and mobile café built on the belief that individuals with disabilities deserve meaningful employment, community connection, and the chance to thrive. Under my leadership, we’ve grown into a hub where coffee fuels kindness and every cup poured supports empowerment, independence, and economic opportunity for people of all abilities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to brew inclusion into everyday life, proving that when we create space for everyone at the table, the whole community grows stronger.