ABOUT US

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Roots Colorado, Inc is a registered 501(c)(3)
DBA DIRT COFFEE

DIRT (Divergent Inclusive Representation Transforms) is on a mission to cultivate intentional workspaces for the neurodivergent population to gain meaningful, integrated, and equitable employment.

DIRT started as a mobile coffee truck in 2013 and now has two brick-and-mortar programming sites across the Denver Metro area that employ, train, and empower neurodivergent individuals.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 31.4% of adults ages 16 to 64 with a disability are currently employed compared to 72.5% of adults the same age sans a disability. Since its inception, DIRT’s work has evolved from working solely with neurodivergent individuals in building transferable job skills to working cross-culturally and systematically with neurodivergent individuals, employers, and communities alike to diminish the inequitable employment rate.

Our vision is to reduce underemployment in the neurodivergent community by empowering individuals and transforming hiring practices.

LEARN ABOUT THE

HISTORY OF DIRT

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DIRT has trained and employed over 200 neurodivergent individuals while providing over $50,000 in scholarships to families in need and their caregivers.

From the ground up, our shop goes further to cultivate a culture of acceptance, inclusion, and opportunity while empowering others to do the same. Are you in love yet? DIRT breaks the expectation that a good cause comes with a lack of quality. Our baristas are neurodiverse, socially and environmentally conscious, and craft a mighty good cup of coffee. Our programming is evidence-based and driven by a commitment to disability justice.

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MEET OUR TEAM

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MAJA (She/Her)

CALLIE (She/Her)

Shop Manager / Head Roaster

Workforce Development Coordinator

TAYLOR (She/Her)

SYL (They/Them)

Community Engagement
Coordinator

Lead Job Coach / Barista

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AYRALIN (She/Her)

ELLY (She/Her)

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CAS (They/Them)

KYLA (She/Her)

BROOKE (She/Her)

CATHRINA (She/Her)

Development Manager /
Co-Founder Workforce
Connections Center

Executive Director /
Co-Founder of the Workforce
Connections Center

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Barista

Barista

Barista

Barista

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VICTORIA

SEQUOIA (They/She)

Barista

Barista