James Scott

James Scott is a professional in the coffee industry with a passion for social justice and sustainable coffee production.1

Professional Background:

• Current Role: Head Roaster and Green Coffee Buyer at Cafe Réveille from May 2020 to July 20221
• Previously worked as a Coffee Professional at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room from July 2019 to May 20201

Education and Training:

• Attended Middlebury College
• Completed Frontier Market Scouts: Impact Investing & Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Training1
• Gained practical experience as an Operations Intern at Raw Material Green Coffee Importer in Colombia, where he executed the entire coffee production process from planting to sample roasting and cupping1

Professional Interests and Goals: James is motivated by a desire to:

• Decommodify the coffee industry
• Raise living standards for coffee farmers globally
• Promote social justice, collaboration, and inclusivity
• Develop deep knowledge of the coffee industry1

Additional Experience:

• Re Symposium Fellow with the Specialty Coffee Association
• Consultant with Middlebury Consulting Group
• Microloans Intern at Avanzar in Argentina1

His professional profile reflects a commitment to understanding the coffee industry comprehensively, with a strong emphasis on ethical and social considerations in coffee production and trade.