What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Arnold, MD

How many years have you been in the industry?

4

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

My sister Emma and I are planning to open our own coffeehouse, called "Luma's Green Bean Coffeehouse". I'm a musician, work for the U.S.D.A., am studying Entrepreneurship, and worked at a coffeeshop for about a year on the weekends where I was jsut learning how to perfect latte art.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Italy, Columbia, India, ... pretty much anywhere that coffee is grown! Oh and Ireland because I'm Irish!

About Me:

I'm 22 years old and counting. I play guitar, piano, and clarinet. I write my own songs on guitar and sing. My sister Emma and I are planning to open our own coffeehouse in about 6 years. She's studying baking/pastry arts at Johnson and Wales University. I love the Earth and try to be as "green" as possible. I love the outdoors. I'm engaged to be married in about 2 years. I enjoy wine, am and in a wine club. I have 4 sisters and 3 nephews and a neice. I'm very family oriented. I currently work for the U.S.D.A., and I have a passion for coffee, and a passion for helping others.

About My Company:

Luma's Green Bean Coffeehouse will be a place to get quality coffee and fresh natural baked goods/desserts/pastries, and a place to chill and relax with friends or coworkers, or whomever! There is free WiFi, live music, poetry slams, places for almost anyone to come in and feel "at home".

Website:

http://www.lumasgreenbean.com