Amaris is the Director of Roasting for Joe Coffee Company. She is also the founder of The Women in Coffee Project, a project that sheds light on equity and women in coffee as well as focusing on the complex and challenging world of coffee. Her coffee career and path have been uniquely influenced by her Central American roots and heritage, especially thanks to her direct ties to Nicaragua. She has applied her academic degree in English literature, her training, and years of experience in the science of roasting, quality control, and comprehensive knowledge of sourcing specialty green coffee around the world.