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Alex Jump
Alex Jump founded FOH after participating in Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender Competition and navigating a lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression. Her openness about mental health helped her find a support system and fueled her passion for making resources more accessible in the industry. Alex is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health at CU Anschutz in Denver.
LP O'Brien
Lauren turned to physical movement as a way to manage daily stress, realizing its impact on her overall wellness and mindfulness. Now based in Washington, DC, she creates diverse, inclusive, and equitable spaces through her work with FOH and her personal platform as a beverage consultant and entrepreneur.
Joshua Gandee
Since quitting drinking in 2017, bartender and creative Joshua Thomas Gandee has built a non-alcoholic culture through recipes, recommendations, and a love for bubbly water. He believes that a change in mindset can reshape identity and is dedicated to uplifting those around him.
Shannon Michelle
Shannon Michelle, a Northeast FL-based bartender and non-alcoholic industry advocate, has spent over a decade making an impact through competitions, education, and the No/Low Tour. As a sober bartender, she now champions inclusivity in bars and restaurants through consulting and events that support the sober and sober-curious community.
Advisory Board
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Amanda Gunderson
25-year hospitality veteran, and co-founder of Another Round Another Rally.
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Amanda Victoria
Changing the way the world drinks with Siponey Spritz Co.
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Brandon Thrash
Director of Operations of Middle Child Clubhouse in Philadelphia, PA with over 18 years of experience
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Chris Cabrera
Trailblazing in the LGBTQ+ hospitality sector.
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Jackie Summers
James Beard Finalist, public speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Jamie is also the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc.
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Laura Louise Green
Coach & consultant specializing in workplace well-being--particularly prevention and recovery from burnout and workplace toxicity.
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Tourè Folkes
A dynamic leader whose journey within the hospitality industry has been marked by a commitment to community, education, and social impact.
Amanda Gunderson
Amanda Gunderson, a 25-year hospitality veteran, co-founded Another Round Another Rally in 2018 with Travis Nass. This nonprofit has provided over $4 million in aid, offering financial assistance, scholarships, mentorship, and career opportunities to thousands of hospitality workers. Amanda’s advocacy has earned her induction into the Dame Hall of Fame and the 2022 Pioneer Award from Tales of the Cocktail, honoring her efforts in promoting equality. Recognized by Vinepair and Imbibe Magazine, Amanda has also contributed to publications like The Community Spirit Cocktail Book. She serves on the advisory council for Focus on Health and Tales of the Cocktail’s Policy Committee.
Amanda Victoria
Changing the way the world drinks with Siponey Spritz Co.
Amanda Victoria, now Amanda Victoria Mintz, is an award-winning entrepreneur, activist and leader in business, multimedia communications, environmental and social impact, product development, distribution, marketing, and revenue strategy. In 2019, Amanda co-founded Siponey Spritz Co., a prestigious B Corp certified super-premium cocktail company she bootstrapped to its first $1M revenue. She is also author to memoir Power in Trauma® (2025), and former political candidate for New York State Assembly.
Amanda is a young adult stage deafened Latina who seeks to champion the underdog in both her work and beyond. She sits on numerous non-profit boards with a focus on supporting those from diverse backgrounds, specifically women of color, as well as environmentalists. Her work has been featured prominently in the media as an environmentally-driven entrepreneur and social activist.
Brandon Thrash
Brandon Thrash is the Director of Operations of Middle Child Clubhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has over 18 years of experience spanning several sectors of the beverage industry including Cellar Hand at Maloof Wines in Willamette Valley, Head Bartender at the award-winning Chicago bar Bad Hunter, and Spirits Director for the Philadelphia-based Hawthorne Group.
Thrash advocates for fair pay in the hospitality industry through initiatives that include closing the pay gap between front and back of house, abolishing the tip credit, and raising the minimum wage. He hopes the unique pay structure and employee-first management approach at Middle Child Clubhouse can be used as a guide for future restaurants. He’s enthusiastic about creating a healthy workplace and leading by example for the future of our industry.
Chris Cabrera
Chris Cabrera (he/they) is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ hospitality sector. Committed to fostering inclusivity within the cocktail industry, Chris has built a prominent platform advocating for a culture of acceptance. Recognized for his leadership with multiple accolades, Chris is dedicated to advancing education and improving safety standards in the Spirits and Bar industry.
As an influential member of several non-profit organizations, including Another Round Another Rally and the Tales of the Cocktail Philanthropy and Grants Committee, Chris works tirelessly to create pathways and secure vital resources for BIPOC and Queer communities. His achievements underscore his dedication to excellence, and his efforts are continuously celebrated, propelling his mission to drive positive change and create a more inclusive, supportive industry.
Jackie Summers
Jackie Summers is a James Beard Finalist, public speaker, and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. Recognized as one of Food & Wine’s “Drink Innovators of the Year” and among Wine Enthusiast’s “Future 40,” he’s ranked among the world’s “100 Most Influential Bar Industry Figures” (2019–2023). Jackie has written for publications like James Beard Foundation and Wine Enthusiast. His Sorel Liqueur is the most-awarded American-made liqueur. He’s co-chaired education committees for Tales of the Cocktail and Bar Convent Brooklyn and serves on the Vibe Advisory Council.
Laura Louise Green
Laura Louise Green is a coach & consultant specializing in workplace well-being--particularly prevention and recovery from burnout and workplace toxicity. As the founder of the boutique consultancy, Healthy Pour, Laura works with individuals, teams, organizations, and communities to foster healthy relationships with work, creating regenerative and sustainable environments where people can grow and thrive. Trained both in psychotherapy and organizational psychology, her approach is evidence-based while centering lived experience, resulting in a collaborative and compassionate change relationship with clients. While her work is industry agnostic, Laura’s academic research is centered on improving working conditions within the hospitality sector.
Tourè Folkes
Touré Folkes is a dynamic leader whose journey within the hospitality industry has been marked by a commitment to community, education, and social impact. This ethos is evident in his work at Turning Tables, where he plays a pivotal role in building community, developing programs and curriculum that empower individuals within the spirits and hospitality industry. In recognition of his contributions, Touré was honored as a 'Person To Watch' in the 2022 Imbibe 75, 2024 ‘Bar 100’ by Drinks International and SevenFifty Daily’s 2024 Drinks Innovators!, as a testament to his dedication to shaping the drinks world and driving positive change.
In loving memory
Chris Patino
People like Chris Patino only come around once in a lifetime. While our time together was short in the grand scheme of things, the legacy a name like Chris Patino leaves behind will span generations.
We’re fortunate to have worked so closely with Chris, to have learned from him, shared laughs, conversations, and cocktails. Chris was a member of our Advisory Board, imprinting his legacy onto the vision and values that makes Focus On Health what it is. His mentorship, words, and suggestions were invaluable to us as a company, and more so to us as individuals.
We’re so proud to have shared time with Chris Patino, to have basked in his light, to have learned from his expertise. We will carry his legacy in the way we know best, by continuing to provide resources, conversations, and everything we can as individuals and as an organization that aims to uplift those in and around the hospitality industry.
We wish you rest, Chris. Our thoughts and condolences are with the countless friends and family that are impacted by this tremendous loss. Chris Patino was a mountain, a titan of industry, an inextinguishable force, and we will miss him greatly.
