Our Associates
Come read about our team's journey and where they are working now...
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Zach
Zach is Senior lead barista here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for four years! He is a self-described nerd about many different topics, he likes very niche games, books and movies. He also likes to practice Spanish to be more open to others! His favorite hobby is gaming, and his favorite quote is “Keep moving forward” - Meet the Robinsons. Something he is proud of is being able to communicate better. Lastly, one word he would use to describe himself is “self loving”!
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Luis
Luis is a lead barista here at special needz coffee and has been with us for 3 years! He likes to travel and have fun. He likes to help people in need and work with cars!! A fun fact about him is that he has a dog named Luna! His hobbies are sports and he's proud of his hard work. One word he would describe himself as is Goofy! Lastly, his favorite drink here at snc is the MIA!
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Gina
Gina has been part of the Special Needz Coffee family for five years, and her journey is a true example of growth and leadership. Through dedication and hard work, she worked her way up to become a Lead Barista, where she plays a key role in supporting our baristas.
Outside of SNC, Gina has been happily married for four years. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her doing what she loves most: rocking out at heavy metal concerts with her husband 🤘🎶. Her passion, leadership, and authenticity make her someone we’re incredibly proud to have on our team.
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Juan
Juan aka JC is a lead barista here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for five years! He is into cars and trucks and likes to go to car shows. His favorite drinks here at SNC are the ptsd chai, epilepsy, and the Juan-boost! His favorite hobbies are mechanical work with cars and trucks! His favorite quote is “live my life a quarter mile at a time” - Dom Toretto. One word he would describe himself as is positive and something he is proud of is working towards his 3 goals!!
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Kimmy
Kimmy is a Cashier here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for 3 years! She likes to cook and bake as one of her hobbies! Her favorite artist is Taylor swift and she loves to make new friends. One thing she is proud of is making cold foams And her favorite drink here at SNC is a latte with oatmilk and cold foam. One word to describe herself is beautiful!!
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Ayden
Ayden is a cashier here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for 2 years. He has a little brother, he helps out at a food pantry and loves his family with his whole heart!! His favorite hobby is video games and something he is proud of is he has built over 20 legos! One word he would describe himself as is Funny and his favorite drink here at SNC is a traditional latte!
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Tristen
Tristen is an amazing cashier here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for 3 years! She is very creative and loves to bring bright ideas. A fun fact about her is that she knows some disney trivia! Her favorite hobby is creativity and one word she would describe herself as is creative. Lastly, she is very proud of her hard work and dedication to get paid well!
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Ricky
Ricky has been a valued associate at Special Needz Coffee for the past two years. As an individual with autism, Ricky brings dedication, focus, and a positive spirit to our team each day. Through his time at SNC, he has continued to grow both personally and professionally, building confidence and real-world job skills in a supportive environment.
In addition to his work with us, Ricky is currently pursuing his education at Chaffey College. We are incredibly proud of his commitment to learning, independence, and personal growth. Ricky’s journey reflects our mission—to create meaningful employment opportunities and support long-term success for individuals with disabilities.
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Kayla
Kayla is a barista here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for 6 years! She is an animal lover, and she also volunteers at animal shelters!! A fun fact of hers is that she used to ride horses, her favorite drink here at snc is the choco banana, and her favorite quote is “Im tough”. Something she is proud of is making drinks and being social! Lastly, one word to describe herself is funny and smart!
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Darnell
Darnell is a cashier and barista here at Special Needz Coffee and has been with us for 2 years! He likes to eat snacks and play basketball! A fun fact about Darnell is that he loves hot chips, and his favorite drink here is the MIA. His favorite hobby is basketball and something he is proud of is being a 3 point shooter in basketball! His favorite quote is “fish friends not food” and lastly, one word he would use to describe himself would be Happy!
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