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Meet Our Team...

James & Cassie Olson - Owners of Oaxacafé Coffee Company

The journey to Oaxacafé for James and Cassie Olson began in 1988. As teenagers, they traveled with their Spanish class to Oaxaca, Mexico. James and Cassie were introduced to the extreme beauty of Oaxaca, but also the extreme poverty of its indigenous population.

Fast-forward to 2002: after traveling to Oaxaca for over 14 years, the Olsons started a non-profit to help with projects linked to "community transformation" in the mountains of Oaxaca.

Over the years, James and Cassie have enjoyed the coffee in Oaxaca. On a trip to Oaxaca in 2003, James discovered coffee plantations not being harvested because farmers were not getting a fair price for their crops. For this reason, many farmers had abandoned their fields to find work in the States.

The vision for Oaxacafé was birthed with the goal of roasting fine gourmet coffee while making a difference for the people of Oaxaca.....

"Taste the difference...Make a difference".

Tara Allhands - Graphic Design & Marketing

Tara has been with Oaxacafé since 2005 and has helped to create the look and feel of Oaxacafé. Her dedication to her work and her heart for the people of Oaxaca is a tremendous asset to the company.

Tyler Patterson - Roaster & Certified Technician

Tyler has been with Oaxacafé since 2006 and has helped to develop our roasts and blends. His natural ability to fix just about anything and willingness to serve is a blessing.

Michelle Olson - Administrative Assistant

Michelle came to Oaxacafé in 2007. Her bubbly personality and attention to detail has helped Oaxacafé greatly with our customers.

In Memory of Lawrence Prater

Lawrence Prater - Production Volunteer

Lawrence was our faithful #1 volunteer who had been with us since the very beginning of Oaxacafé. He was efficient and productive in labeling and packaging a majority of our orders. He was a joy to anyone who met and got to spend any length of time with him. He will be greaty missed.

James & Cassie Olson - Owners of Oaxacafé Coffee Company The journey to Oaxacafé for James and Cassie Olson began in 1988. As teenagers, they traveled with their Spanish class to Oaxaca, Mexico. James and Cassie were introduced to the extreme beauty of Oaxaca, but also the extreme poverty of its indigenous population. Fast-forward to 2002: after traveling to Oaxaca for over 14 years, the Olsons started a non-profit to help with projects linked to "community transformation" in the mountains of Oaxaca. Over the years, James and Cassie have enjoyed the coffee in Oaxaca. On a trip to Oaxaca in 2003, James discovered coffee plantations not being harvested because farmers were not getting a fair price for their crops. For this reason, many farmers had abandoned their fields to find work in the States. The vision for Oaxacafé was birthed with the goal of roasting fine gourmet coffee while making a difference for the people of Oaxaca..... "Taste the difference...Make a difference".

Tara Allhands - Graphic Design & Marketing Tara has been with Oaxacafé since 2005 and has helped to create the look and feel of Oaxacafé. Her dedication to her work and her heart for the people of Oaxaca is a tremendous asset to the company.

Tyler Patterson - Roaster & Certified Technician Tyler has been with Oaxacafé since 2006 and has helped to develop our roasts and blends. His natural ability to fix just about anything and willingness to serve is a blessing.

Michelle Olson - Administrative Assistant Michelle came to Oaxacafé in 2007. Her bubbly personality and attention to detail has helped Oaxacafé greatly with our customers.

In Memory of Lawrence Prater Lawrence Prater - Production Volunteer Lawrence was our faithful #1 volunteer who had been with us since the very beginning of Oaxacafé. He was efficient and productive in labeling and packaging a majority of our orders. He was a joy to anyone who met and got to spend any length of time with him. He will be greaty missed.

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