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Erin Fender
Co-Founder at Portrait Coffee
Erin Fender is a co-founder of Portrait Coffee, a specialty coffee shop and roastery located in Atlanta, Georgia. She played a significant role in the establishment of the business alongside her husband, Aaron Fender, and their partners, Marcus Hollinger and John Onwuchekwa. The idea for Portrait Coffee emerged in 2019 when the team sought to create a community-focused coffee shop that honors the contributions of Black and Brown coffee producers while providing job opportunities in the local area.24
Before her involvement with Portrait Coffee, Erin Fender worked as an Account Manager at Ruby Brick, where she was responsible for various marketing initiatives. Her experience in marketing and community engagement has been instrumental in shaping the brand's identity and mission to foster inclusivity and empowerment within the coffee industry.61
Erin's contributions have helped Portrait Coffee grow from a small roastery during the COVID-19 pandemic to a thriving café that opened its first retail location in 2023.23 The café is located in Atlanta's historic West End neighborhood, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage and community spirit.25
