National Coffee Association
So many wonderful memories, walking in the glorious Redwoods
in the Mill Valley and visiting our friends, the Baldwin’s in Glen Ellen wine
country (founder of Starbucks). Yet, the
highlight of the NCA convention for me was the International Women’s Coffee
Alliance and guest speaker, Grace Hightower De Niro, ( yes, the wife of Robert De Niro).
Grace told her compelling story about growing up on a farm in
Missouri in the 50’s and 60’s and years later being in NYC at a fundraiser that
lead her to the coffee lands of Rwanda. The connection and Grace’s desire to
improve the quality of their lives, was powerful enough to evolve into her own
brand of fair trade coffee that is currently sold at Whole Foods supermarkets. From
actress, singer and Mother, to a successful coffee philanthropist! Grace’s love and dedication to empowering
women worldwide led her to launch Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda, with
the mission of enhancing the lives of the Rwanda people by providing
opportunities to market their unique products to the world.
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