Committees

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation values bringing people together and sees opportunity in collective efforts to further the global drinks industry. It is with this spirit that the Foundation enlists industry experts and leaders to form advisory committees for Education, Philanthropy, Policy, Tales Catalyst and Spirited Awards®. Each of our committee members dedicates their time to ensuring that the Foundation is offering elevated programming, acknowledges innovation, and supports initiatives looking to advance the industry.

Philanthropy and Development Committee | Education Advisory Committee | Policy Initiative Committee | Tales Catalyst Committee | Spirited Awards Committee

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Philanthropy and Development Committee

The Philanthropy & Development Committee is comprised of key industry stakeholders who advise the committee on promoting the welfare of the global hospitality industry. The Committee advises on the Foundation’s entire suite of giving efforts, including, but not limited to: grant-giving and direct relief, Beyond the Bar activations and Day of Service, policy and advocacy work, and non-profit partnerships.


Philanthropy & Development Committee

Co-Chairs: 

 

Committee: 

  • Eric Bennett  – Owner of Continental Drift and Drift Kitchen –  Birmingham, AL
  • Chris Cabrera – Culture Brand Consultant – New York City, NY
  • Claudia Cabrera – Bar Manager and Co-founder at Kaito del Valle, Fratelli Branca Brand – Mexico City, Mexico
  • Lisa Nguyen – CureCo. Director of Service Operations – New Orleans, LA
  • Vivian Pei – Co-Founder, Snacky Mini Mart, F&B Specialist – Iowa City, Iowa
  • Kelsey Ramage – Co-founder of Black Lagoon Pop-Ups and Trash Collective – Los Angeles, CA
  • Kellie Thorn  – Lead Mixologist for the Global Headquarters, Beam Suntory  –NYC, NY
  • Chris Patino, In Memoriam – Owner Raised by Wolves, Founder Simple Serve, Organizer Bartenders Weekend – San Diego, CA
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Education Advisory Committee

Overseeing the integrity of Tales of the Cocktail®’s educational programming, the Education Advisory Committee is subdivided into four streams of education: Beyond the Bar, Business, Culture, and Futures. These committees work collectively to curate seminars that address the interests, needs, and goals of bartenders globally.

Education Committee

Business Advisory Committee

An excellent bar only works if the business is built on an equally impressive foundation. The Business track explores the innovative operations, progressive bar programs, and creative bar concepts that shape the drinks industry. The Business Advisory Committee advises the Foundation on evolving business practices, and reviews and selects the Business Seminars presented at Tales of the Cocktail.

Co-Chairs:

Committee:

  • Chanel Adams – Business Development Specialist, Prime Botanica – Bangkok, Thailand
  • Carlos Aguinsky  – Owner, Tres Monos and La Uat – Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Brandon Grusd – GM, Proof & Company – South East Asia
  • Anna Sebastian – Founder, Anna Sebastian Hospitality and Celebrate Her – London,UK

Culture Advisory Committee

Thoughtfully exploring the culture, trends, and techniques of the bartending community has always been at the core of Tales of the Cocktail’s programming. The Culture track is industry-driven and designed for bartenders of all levels to bolster their spirit proficiency and drinks industry history. The Culture Advisory Committee advises the Foundation on the review and selection of cultural seminars and events presented at Tales of the Cocktail.

Co-Chairs:

Committee:

  • Stanislav Harciník  – Publishing Author & Founder of The Cocktail Balance  – Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Keith Motsi – Beverage Operations & Head Bartender, Four Seasons Hotel – Tokyo, Japan 
  • Lara Rawa –  Founder, Lagos Cocktail Week – Lagos, Nigeria 
  • Hardeep Rehal  –  Owner at Cocktailsolutions DK  – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Minakshi Singh – Co-Founder, Cocktails and Dreams Speakeasy – Gurgaon & Co-Founder, Sidecar – New Delhi, India 

Beyond the Bar Advisory Committee

The Beyond the Bar track is the place to advocate for and support the complex issues that face the spirits industry. The track facilitates dialogue and inspires thinking around pressing topics facing the industry, from social justice to lifestyle, health, and substance use. The Beyond the Bar Advisory Committee advises the Foundation on the content and intersectionality of these topics, and supports the review and selection of seminars, intimate workshops, and activations for Tales of the Cocktail.

Co-Chairs:

Committee:

  • Ara Caravallo –Co-Founder, Barra Mexico – Mexico & Portfolio Director, Distill Ventures – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Vicky Ilankovan  –  Executive Director, Equal Measures UK  –  London, UK
  • Brenna McGee Psychotherapist, Brenna McGee LMFT Minneapolis, MN
  • Rebecca Sturt – Marketing Manager, Middle East and India, Rémy Cointreau & Owner, Dubai Bartenders Club – Dubai, UAE

Futures Advisory Committee

The bar and hospitality industry plays a critical role in shaping an era of innovation. In a globally connected world, technological advancements and social innovation are transforming how we gather. The Futures track is a gathering place for big conversations about a brighter future.  The Futures Advisory Committee advises the Foundation on future-focused spirits industry topics, and reviews and selects educational content for Tales of the Cocktail.

Co-Chairs:

Committee

  • Andrew Ho – Hope & Sesame – Guangzhou/Shenzhen, China
  • Bobby Carey  – Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Studio Ryecrof – Singapore
  • Stephanie Jordan – CEO & Founder of Avallen Spirits & Solutions – London, UK

 

 

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Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is vital in establishing actionable goals and solutions for developing a multifaceted policy agenda focused on federal policy reform in support of bartenders and service industry professionals. The Policy Committee includes various bar industry experts and young industry professionals who can provide a unique perspective in formulating the foundation of a strategic policy agenda, which is intended to positively impact the bar industry and profession through a policy reform action plan and advocacy efforts. The Policy Committee’s efforts are a long-term engagement between the community, bar industry professionals, and policymakers to implement substantial policy changes nationwide.

For more information about the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Policy Initiative, contact governmentaffairs@talesofthecocktail.org.

Policy Committee

Chair:

Committee Members:

  • Zen Castro – Bartender, Espiritu Mezcaleria Restaurant and Bar Back, BeachBum Berry’s Latitude 29 – New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Lauren Darnell – Program Director,  Love Your City Initiative – New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Amanda Gunderson – Co-Founder, Another Round Another Rally  – Los Angeles, California
  • Kaiden Hope – Multicultural Portfolio Associate, Beam Suntory – New York, New York
  • Alex Jump – Director of Operations, Focus on Health & The Peach Crease Club
    – Denver, Colorado
  • Jesse Maguire – U.S. Trade Engagement Manager, Beam Suntory – New York City, New York
  • Lynnette Marrero – Bartender, Mixologist, Philanthropist, and Creator, Speed Rack – New York City, New York
  • John Reyna – Managing Attorney, Texas Hospitality – Dallas, Texas
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Tales Catalysts

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Tales Catalyst Committee consists of active Tales Catalysts who have shaped the beverage landscape, providing visible models of achievement for tomorrow’s leaders. A celebration of hospitality trail-blazers, the active Tales Catalysts work to select individuals who have made a unique and lasting impact on the accessibility and intersectionality of the cocktail community by introducing annually two new “Tales Catalysts” — the U.S. Honoree and International Honoree.

A celebration of hospitality trail-blazers, the active Tales Catalysts work to select individuals who have made a unique and lasting impact on the accessibility and intersectionality of the cocktail community by introducing annually two new “Tales Catalysts” — the U.S. Honoree and International Honoree.

Tales Catalyst Committee

Co-Chairs:

Active Committee:

  • Bridget Albert– Served Up podcast host – Shorewood, IL
  • Kitty Amann – Trade Advocacy Specialist and Market Manager, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey – Woonsocket, RI
  • Anu Apte – Owner of Rob Roy. Co-owner of Navy Strength, and Vinnie’s Wine Shop – Seattle / WA
  • Brooke Arthur– Trade Advocacy Lead, Team – Sacramento,CA
  • Tiffanie  Barriere – The Drinking Coach – Atlanta, Georgia
  • Moncia Berg  – Co-Owner, Tayēr + Elementary – London, UK
  • Chris Cabrera – Cultural Brand Consultant – New York, NY
  • Cris Dehlavi – Regional Educator, Diageo Brands – Columbus, Ohio
  • Meaghan Dorman – Bar Director: Raines Law Room & Dear Irving – New York, NY
  • Tracie Franklin – Fuonder Get Spirited Consulting and VP Of Innovation at Pronghorn – Washington DC
  • Tara Foughner – Co-Founder, Thirsty Media – Miami, FL & New York, NY
  • Kate Gerwin – Owner Happy Accidents – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Abigail Gullo – Creative Director, International House Hotel Loa Bar – New Orleans, LA
  • Amanda Gunderson – CEO/Cofounder – Los Angeles, CA
  • Lynn House – National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands – Chicago, Illinois
  • Lynnette Marrero – Partner & Chief Mixologist, Delola Teacher at Masterclass.com; Liquid Creative Director, Aplós; and Co-Founder, Speed Rack – Beacon NY
  • ms. franky marshall – Modern Bartender ~ Educator – New York, NY
  • Anistatia Miller – Director / Mixellany Limited – Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
  • Keyatta Mincey Parker – Founder and Executive Director of A Sip of Paradise Garden / Chief Curating Officer Pictures and Cocktails LLC – Atlanta, GA
  • Shannon Mustipher – VP, Brand and Trade Development, Privateer Rum
  • – Brooklyn, NY
  • Robin Nance – Director of Strategy & Events for Speed Rack and Executive Director of New Albany Main Street
    – Albany, Indiana
  • Lauren O’Brien – CEO LP Drinks & Focus on Health – Silver Spring, MD
  • Tess Posthumus – Bar owner – Haaarlem, the Netherlands
  • Julie Reiner – Co-owner Clover Club, Milady’s, Leyenda, The Saloon – Brooklyn, NY
  • Nicola Riske – European Brand Ambassador – The Macallan, Madrid, Spain
  • Claire Warner – Head of Advocacy, Diageo – United Kingdom
  • Pamela Wiznitzer – Beverage Consultant – New York, NY
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Spirited Awards Committee

The Spirited Awards® Committee, including Co-Chairs, Regional and Writing & Media Judges, is comprised of respected bartenders, bar owners, educators, and writers from across the globe. Drawing on their years of experience, the Co-Chairs and Committee Members evaluate individuals and establishments from within their region, and Writing & Media Judges evaluate nominations from far and wide, to ensure that the Spirited Awards are inclusive and represent the breadth and diversity of the global drinks industry.

Spirited Awards Committee Members are not eligible to vote in any category in which they or their workplace are nominated.

2026 Spirited Awards® Committee

International Chair & U.S. Chair:

Regional Co-Chairs

Asia Pacific Co-Chairs:

Asia Pacific Judges

  • Ben Carmine, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Harriet Leigh, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • James Irvine, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • James “Wee James” Macrae, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Kayla Saito, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Luke Whearty, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Mikey Ball, Marlborough/Wellington, New Zealand
  • Mitch Gurrin Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Ross Blainey, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Rob Libecans, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Sam Bygrave, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Shirley Yeung, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Stefano Catino, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Tash McGill, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Theodore Tjandra, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Tom Price, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Yao Wong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Canada Co-Chairs:

 

 

Canada Judges

  • Alex Black, Toronto, ON
  • Amber Bruce, Vancouver, BC
  • Andrew Toplack, Toronto, ON
  • Andrew Whibley, Montreal, QC
  • Arnaud Savard, Montreal, QC
  • Brant Porter, Victoria, BC
  • Christina Veira, Toronto, ON
  • Christine Sismondo, Toronto ON
  • Daphnée Vary Deshaies, Montreal, QC
  • Dave Mitton, Toronto, ON
  • Dyl Brentwood, Halifax, NS
  • Elise Hanson, Toronto, ON
  • Evelyn Chick, Toronto, ON
  • Hugo Togni, Toronto, ON
  • James Grant, Toronto, ON
  • Jason Strohan, Saskatoon, SK
  • Jessica Blaine Smith, Toronto, ON
  • Jon Smolensky, Vancouver, BC
  • Julien Vezina, Quebec City, QC
  • Kate Boushel, Montreal, QC
  • Kate Chernoff, Vancouver, BC
  • Keegan McGregor, Halifax, NS
  • Linh Phan, Toronto, ON
  • Madeleine MacDonald, Calgary, AB
  • Marcus Kraft, Toronto, ON
  • Maximilien Jean, Montreal, QC
  • Mike Norbury, Vancouver, BC
  • Monique Godinho, Toronto, ON
  • Patrick Fulgencio, Dartmouth, NS
  • Reece Sims, Calgary, AB
  • Sam Clark, Banff, AB
  • Samuel Trudeau, Montreal, QC
  • Sarah Parniak, Toronto, ON
  • Sasha Siegel, Toronto, ON
  • Shaun Layton, Vancouver, BC
  • Shawn Soole, Victoria, BC
  • Tara Davies, Vancouver, BC
  • Trevor Kallies, Vancouver, BC
  • Xavier Aleba, Edmonton, AB
  • Zoe Bates, Vancouver, BC

Europe Co-Chairs:

Europe Judges

  • Anna Sebastian, London, UK
  • Arina Nikolskaya, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Armin Azadpour, Zurich, Switzerland
  • Aurélie Panhelleux, Paris, France
  • Bex Almqvist, Rejmyre, Östergötland, Sweden
  • Carina Soto Velasquez, Paris, France
  • Charlie Guilliams, Namur, Belgium
  • Chiara Buzzi, Milan, Italy
  • Chloe Merz, Hamburg, Germany
  • Constança Cordeiro, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Damien Guichard, Berlin, Germany
  • Danil Nevsky, Barcelona, Spain
  • Eleni Nikoloulia, Athens, Greece
  • Franck Dedieu, London, UK
  • François Monti, Madrid, Spain
  • Giorgio Bargianni, London, UK
  • Giovanni Allario, Milan, Italy
  • Giulia Curcullo, London, UK
  • Hedda Bruce, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Iain McPherson, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Jacob Briars, London, UK
  • Katalin Bene, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Lauren Mote, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Luca Missaglia, London, UK
  • Maroš Dzurus, Oslo, Norway
  • Mido Yahi, Paris, France
  • Millie Tang, Paris, France
  • Monica Berg, London, UK
  • Nico de Soto, Paris, France
  • Pavel Sochor, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Raiza Carrera, Barcelona, Spain
  • Remy Savage, London / Paris
  • Roberta Mariani, London, UK
  • Ryan Chetiyawardana, London, UK
  • Stanislav Harcinik, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Stelios Papadopoulos, Athens, Greece
  • Theo Thomas Quinn, Barcelona, Spain
  • Thibault Massina, Paris, France
  • Tim Lefevre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chairs:

Latin America & Caribbean Judges:

  • Alex Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Alonso Palomino, Lima, Peru
  • Álvaro García Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Camila Ruiz, Miami, FL, USA
  • Carlos Aguinsky, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Daniel Ortega, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Eli Martínez, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Fabián Velázquez, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Fabiola Padilla, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México
  • Gabriela Renteria, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Gabriela Leon Tasayco, Lima, Peru
  • Gerardo Carrera Madero, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Israel Lara, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Jasper Soffer, New York, NY
  • Jean Trinh, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
  • Jim Wrigley, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  • Jose Luis Leon, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Kevin Gomez, Tijuana, Baja California Norte, México
  • Kyle Jones, Nassau, The Bahamas
  • Leslie Jaime, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Lorena Seligson. Tulum, Mexico
  • Márcio Silva, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Maria Molano, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Maycoll Tobon, Medellín, Colombia
  • Megs Miller, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
  • Mica Rousseau, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Natasha Sofia, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Omar Chamorro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Oscar Valle, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Pascual Tejada, Panama City, Panama
  • Pedro Sanchez, Tulum, Mexico
  • Rodrigo Urraca, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Wayne Epple, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  • Yeferson Avila Rodriguez, Medellin, Colombia

Middle East & Africa Co-Chairs:

Middle East & Africa Judges:

  • Aimee May D’onofrio, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Alexander Quest, Bede Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Alyana Popat, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Amma Mensah, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Anthony Sebaaly, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Antonios Richmany, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Arjun Sahi, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Ayman Zayour, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Bodam Taiwo, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Brian Kassim Owango, Diani Beach, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
  • Caitlin Hill, Dubai, UAE
  • Cassandra Eichhoff, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Chris Beaney, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Daniel Davies, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Dougie Duncanson, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Eduardo Garcia, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Elie Kreidy, Dubai, UAE
  • Evert de Jong, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Guy Brennan, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Hal McRitchie Pratt, Diani, Kenya
  • Ibrahim Khalil, Cairo, Egypt
  • Jenna Ba, Dubai, UAE
  • Josh Sarembock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Julian Short, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Lana Shermenova, Dubai, UAE
  • Lele Vasino, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Manja Stankovic, Dubai, UAE
  • Olha Kulachkovska, Dubai, UAE
  • Simon Obegi, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Stephen “Kojo” Aidoo, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Thomas Croizer, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
  • Ulan Jampak, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Walid Merhi, Rechmaya, Aley, Lebanon
  • Wangari Mwangi, Nairobi, Kenya

U.S. Central Co-Chairs:

U.S. Central Judges:

  • Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago, IL
  • Anna Mains, Dallas,TX
  • Ashley Grayson, Baltimore, MD
  • Ashley Graham, Edmond, OK
  • Austin Foster, Sioux City, IA
  • Bridget Albert, Shorewood, IL
  • Charles Joly, Chicago, IL
  • Chris Hannah, New Orleans, LA
  • Darian Everding, Ames, IA
  • David Yee, Columbus, OH
  • Harley Anne O’Grady, Chicago, IL
  • J’Nai Williams, New Orleans, LA
  • Jacki Schromm, Houston, TX
  • Jessica Sanders, Austin, TX
  • Jesus Verde, Austin, TX
  • Jiana West, St. Louis, MO
  • Jill Cockson, Kansas City, MO
  • John Neely, Detroit, MI
  • José Medina Camacho, Birmingham, AL
  • Joshua Gandee, Columbus, OH
  • Katie Renshaw, Chicago, IL
  • Katie McCourt, Chicago, IL
  • Lavoska Barton III, Dallas, TX
  • Liam Deegan, New Orleans, LA
  • Lynn House, Chicago, IL
  • Mark Coulter, Chicago, IL
  • Máté Hartai, Houston, TX
  • Michael Holt, Columbus, OH
  • Natasha Bahrami, St Louis, MO
  • Ninotchka Gandulla, Houston, TX
  • Preston Brown, Madison, WI
  • Ramsey Musk, Chicago, IL
  • Robb Jones, Minneapolis, MN
  • Robert Bjorn Taylor, Austin, TX
  • Roy Clark, Mobile, AL
  • Steva Casey, Birmingham, AL
  • Steve Yamada, Detroit, MI
  • Tobias Steeves, Spearfish, SD
  • Trevor Scovel, Fort Wayne, IN
  • Will Lee Detroit, MI

U.S. East Co-Chairs:

 

U.S. East Judges:

Alan Ruesga-Pelayo, New York, NY

Carley Hansen, Nashville, TN

Christian Suzuki-Orellana, Brooklyn, NY

Christine Kim, Washington, D.C.

Christine Wiseman, Miami Beach, FL

Colin Asare Appiah, Brooklyn, NY

Erik Andersson, New York, NY

Faye Chen, New York, NY

Iain Griffiths, Brooklyn, NY

Jackson Cannon, Boston, MA

Joaquín Simó, New York, NY

Johnny Caldwell, Charleston, SC

Julie Reiner, Brooklyn, NY

Kayla Mata, Brooklyn, NY

Kellie Thorn, Brooklyn, NY

Kendall Hauer, Miami Beach, FL

Kevin Haxho, Miami, FL

Keyatta Mincey Parker, Atlanta, GA

  • Kristin Wingfield, Atlanta, GA
  • Laura Cullen, Miami Beach, FL
  • Lauren O’Brien, Washington, D.C.
  • Leo Robitschek, New York, NY
  • Lindsey Johnson, Louisville, KY
  • LyAnna Sanabria, Portland, ME
  • Lynnette Marrero, Beacon, NY
  • Mary Palac, New York, NY
  • Meaghan Dorman, New York, NY
  • Michael Aredes, New York, NY
  • Miranda Breedlove, Nashville, TN
  • ms. franky marshall, New York, NY
  • Nathan Reffell, Atlanta, GA
  • Ray Tremblay, Boston, MA
  • Roland Price, Nashville, TN
  • SC Baker, Louisville, KY
  • Simon Ford, Nashville, TN
  • Stefan Huebner, Charlotte, NC
  • Stephen Kurpinsky, Brooklyn, NY
  • Steve Schneider, New York, NY
  • Tim Herlihy, New York, NY
  • Tracie Franklin, Washington, DC
  • Tiffanie Barriere, Atlanta, GA

U.S. West Co-Chairs:

 

U.S. West Judges:

  • Jennifer Akin, Seattle, WA
  • Jason Asher, Phoenix, AZ
  • Kailee Asher, Phoenix, AZ
  • Maxwell Berlin, Phoenix, AZ
  • Kiowa Bryan, Los Angeles, CA
  • Andrew Calisterio, Sacramento, CA
  • Erick Castro, San Diego, CA
  • Gerardo Delatorre, Las Vegas, NV
  • Sebastien Derbomez, Los Angeles, CA
  • Kevin Diedrich, San Francisco, CA
  • Jax Donahue, Phoenix, AZ
  • Linda Douglas, Los Angeles, CA
  • Kate Gerwin, Albuquerque, NM
  • Caroline Glover, Denver, CO
  • Ricky Gomez, Portland, OR
  • Karen Grill Los Angeles, CA
  • Erik Hakkinen, Seattle, WA
  • Erin Hayes, Los Angeles, CA
  • Arianna Hone, Park City, UT
  • Mari Howe, Maui, HI
  • Dominique Jackson, San Diego, CA
  • Alex Jump, Denver, CO
  • David Kaplan, Seattle, WA
  • Sean Kenyon, Denver, CO
  • Jessi Lorraine, Los Angeles, CA
  • Samuel Miller, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Eliott Montero, Los Angeles, CA
  • Jared Murray, Oakland, CA
  • Travis Nass, Phoenix, AZ
  • Andrew Pollard, Las Vegas, NV
  • Kelsey Ramage, Los Angeles, CA
  • Cesar Sandoval, San Diego, CA
  • Tess Anne Sawyer, San Francisco, CA
  • Erin Schaeferle, Los Angeles CA
  • Nicolas Torres, San Francisco, CA
  • Esther Tseng, Los Angeles, CA
  • William Tsui, Oakland, CA

Writing & Media Co-Chairs:

Writing & Media/Books Judges:

Books Chair:

Writing & Media/Books Judges:

  • Priyanka Blah, Bangalore, India
  • Joseph Coleman, Aquebogue, NY
  • Lorraine Copes, London, UK
  • Patrick Dooley, Paris, France
  • Rebekkah Dooley, London, UK
  • Yolanda Evans, Berlin, Germany
  • Emma Janzen, Michigan
  • Amanda Kenny, West Hartford, CT
  • Yung Shen Koh, Penang, Malaysia
  • Richard Lau, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Rich Manning, Orange County, CA
  • Kenney Marlatt, Chicago, IL
  • Tim McKirdy, Brooklyn, NY
  • Millie Milliken, London, UK
  • Francois Monti, Madrid, Spain
  • Brian Owango, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Inan Öztürk, Berlin, Germany
  • Thanos Prounarous, Athens, Greece
  • Nicole Roche, Singapore
  • Charlene Rooke, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Justin Sajda, Bethlehem, CT
  • Layla Schlack, New York, NY
  • Christine Sismondo, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, Los Angeles, CA
  • Chockie Tom, London, UK
  • Jacy Topps, New York, NY
  • Esther Tseng, Los Angeles, CA
  • Pamela Vachon, NYC & London, UK
  • Amanda Wan,  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Timeless Co-Chairs:

Timeless Judges:

  • Alia Akkam, Budapest, Hungary
  • Nick Amano Dolan, Denver, CO
  • Colin Asare Appiah, Brooklyn, NY
  • Tiffanie Barriere, Atlanta, GA
  • Richie Barrow, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Roberto Berdecia, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Philip Bischoff, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Bea Bradsell, London, UK
  • Jared Brown, Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK
  • Claudia Cabrera, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
  • Amanda Carto, Austin, TX
  • Ara Carvallo, Amsterdam/Mexico City
  • Fernando Castellon, Lyon, France
  • Erick Castro, San Diego, CA
  • Ryan Chetiyawardana, London, UK
  • Erika Flowers, New Orleans, LA
  • Kate Gerwin, Albuquerque, NM
  • Vance Henderson, Washington, D.C.
  • Emma Janzen, She/Her
  • Mallory Lee, Cairo & Dubai
  • Jose Luis Leon Martinez, He/His
  • Jaymee Mandeville, New York, NY
  • ms. franky marshall, She/Her
  • Anistatia Miller, She/Her
  • Alice Newport, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Steven Olson, He/His
  • Vivian Pei, She/Her
  • Lara Rawa, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Noah Rothbaum, He/His
  • Anna Sebastian, She/Her
  • Robert Simonson, He/His
  • Kaitlyn Stewart, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Anna Sulan, London, UK
  • Shelley Tai, Hong Kong
  • Camille Vidal, London, UK
  • Stefanie Wijono, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Kaitlin Wilkes, Edinburgh, UK
  • Juliana Wolkowski, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Mary Allison Wright, San Francisco, CA

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