Meet The Team

These are the coffee experts and enthusiasts behind the scenes.

Each person contributes to BaristaHQ.com by sharing their knowledge and love for coffee so that you can brew a better cup.

We started BaristaHQ.com to help educate people about the worlds most popular drink.

Kayla Stavridis - Head Of Operations (Chief of Coffee)

Kayla Stavridis is the Head of Marketing here at Barista HQ. While keeping up-to-date on the latest trends in coffee, you can find her sipping a cold brew with just a touch of milk on the beach in the afternoon and a Corona with lime in the evening. She is passionate about keeping you informed about what’s new in coffee.

Chloe Page - Writer

A lifelong mocha fan, Chloe is an award-winning writer with over eight years’ experience weaving words. You can typically find Chloe sipping on Bird and Blend tea while scribbling in a notebook.

Kim Fernandez - Writer

Kim Fernandez is a freelance writer whose love for coffee goes beyond just drinking it - she enjoys writing about it too. When she's not writing, you'll find her sitting in a cafe, reading a book while drinking a freshly brewed cup of joe.

Brandyn is a coffee lover and a content writer, in that order. When he isn't writing caffeine-fueled articles for Barista HQ, he's exploring the U.S.A. with his family in their travel trailer.

Caitlin has always had a passion for writing with years of scribbling short stories and journal entries while simultaneously sipping coffee. When Caitlin isn’t writing, she’s hopping on the first flight to a new destination, preferably one that is known for its coffee. She has had the pleasure of drinking Kopi Luwak in Indonesia, espresso in Italy, and fresh brews in Colombia.

Karmy Widjaja - Writer

Karmy grew up in Singapore before heading to wintry Boston to pursue a Hospitality Administration degree. It was there that she developed an interest in coffee - especially hot lattes which helped get her through the winter. In her later years, Karmy moved to Melbourne, fully immersing herself in the world of coffee, beans, and the roasting process. Now, Karmy resides in Perth where she's always on the hunt for the next best coffee.

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