Leanne Cheng

Director of Partnerships at the American Specialty Coffee Association. She has worked in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as UNICEF and Global Medical Brigades and holds a degree in Physiology and Neurosciences with a background in cancer research.
After joining the coffee community as a barista, she decided to focus her career on coffee, initially joining the Specialty Coffee Association as a Content Manager, developing content for SCA activations. Since then, she has served as Chief of Staff, supporting the Board of Directors, the organization, and the CEO to improve the coffee industry. In her current role, she will continue fostering partnerships with key stakeholders and supporting equity across all parts of the coffee supply chain. Her go-to coffee is a Flat White, influenced by her time in New Zealand, and she enjoys engaging with the coffee community across all sectors to better understand local market dynamics.

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