When Kelly Abbott became Unleashed Coffee's Owner, Roaster, and CEO in 2021, she brought something the coffee industry rarely sees: a teacher's unwavering belief that everyone deserves fairness, from the classroom to the coffee farm. This SCA-trained Coffee Professional and certified Q-Grader knows what it's like to fuel ambition with purpose, one cup at a time.

For over 20 years, Kelly started her mornings the same way millions of working professionals do: with coffee as her companion through lesson plans, grading sessions, and the daily mission of shaping young minds. But the more she learned about the coffee industry, the more she realized that her morning ritual was connected to a much larger story—one where the farmers growing her fuel often couldn't afford to drink what they produced.

That's when Kelly made a decision that would change everything. She traded her classroom for a roastery, diving deep into the coffee trade and mastering the art of roasting. But her teacher's heart never left her.  As a lifelong learner and educator at her core, Kelly continues to expand her coffee knowledge while sharing it with others through in-person workshops and on-demand webinars, where she brings coffee stories, brewing methods, and industry insights directly to curious coffee lovers. Today, she channels that same passion for justice and empowerment into every batch she roasts, ensuring that both the farmers who grow the coffee and the professionals who depend on it are treated with the fairness they deserve.

At Unleashed Coffee, Kelly doesn't just roast beans—she unleashes potential. Whether you're powering through a morning presentation or finding focus for your evening passion project, every cup supports a supply chain built on living wages, sustainable practices, and the belief that quality coffee should fuel both productivity and positive change.