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LIFTING LUCYLifting Lucy (LL) is a nationwide 509(a)(2) tax-exempt organization committed to supporting the most underrepresented communities within brewing industry businesses - Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color. Through our various initiatives, LL partners with philanthropists, breweries, non-profits, and others to support BIWOC along their journey in beer. Thanks to this support, LL is able to lead the charge of challenging barriers of entry and any hindrance of progress for BIWOC in beer.
We are dedicated to fostering opportunities for BIWOC to increase and develop their knowledge and careers within the craft beer industry alongside our peers. Opportunities such as these pave the way for once-in-a-lifetime education, networking, collaborations, and fellowship. We are determined to help curb the barriers that keep us all from learning from these most worthy educators - which ultimately, diminishes how much we can truly expand the longevity, success, and impact of the brewing industry. Learn more about LIFTING LUCY. |
MEET THE FOUNDERS
FOUNDERS:
Ashlie Niquel Randolph
Sarah Perez
Tranice L. Watts
BIOS:
Las Vegan Ashlie Niquel Randolph is a founding member of Lifting Lucy, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color in beer industry events and educational opportunities. She also co-founded Mo’ Betta Brews, a minority-focused beer-centric social club created to provide an inclusive space for craft beer enthusiasts of color rooted in brews and beats full of flavor, soul, and craft. Seeing beer as anthropology in a glass, Ashlie is passionate about exploring craft beers throughout the world and incorporating global culinary legacies in her own brews. Ashlie is the founder of brewery-in-planning, Brawta Brewing. She is also a Duvel USA Brand Ambassador, Pink Boots Society Board Member, Pink Boots DEIJ Committee Member, and NAACP Branch #1111 Executive Committee Member/Community Partner Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair.
Tranice L. Watts is a co-owner of Patuxent Brewing Company, in Waldorf, Maryland. Patuxent Brewing is the first craft brewery within Charles County, and one of the only 100% Black-owned breweries in the state of Maryland. She also is a founding member of Lifting Lucy, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color in beer industry events and educational opportunities. Ms. Watts is also a member of the Greater Maryland Chapter of Pink Boots and the Brewers Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She currently co-chairs Charles County, Maryland’s Economic Development Business Outreach Committee.
FOUNDERS:
Ashlie Niquel Randolph
Sarah Perez
Tranice L. Watts
BIOS:
Las Vegan Ashlie Niquel Randolph is a founding member of Lifting Lucy, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color in beer industry events and educational opportunities. She also co-founded Mo’ Betta Brews, a minority-focused beer-centric social club created to provide an inclusive space for craft beer enthusiasts of color rooted in brews and beats full of flavor, soul, and craft. Seeing beer as anthropology in a glass, Ashlie is passionate about exploring craft beers throughout the world and incorporating global culinary legacies in her own brews. Ashlie is the founder of brewery-in-planning, Brawta Brewing. She is also a Duvel USA Brand Ambassador, Pink Boots Society Board Member, Pink Boots DEIJ Committee Member, and NAACP Branch #1111 Executive Committee Member/Community Partner Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair.
Tranice L. Watts is a co-owner of Patuxent Brewing Company, in Waldorf, Maryland. Patuxent Brewing is the first craft brewery within Charles County, and one of the only 100% Black-owned breweries in the state of Maryland. She also is a founding member of Lifting Lucy, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color in beer industry events and educational opportunities. Ms. Watts is also a member of the Greater Maryland Chapter of Pink Boots and the Brewers Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She currently co-chairs Charles County, Maryland’s Economic Development Business Outreach Committee.