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Jenny Leland is an accomplished Program Manager specializing in Inclusive Design at Starbucks since February 2015, where responsibilities include defining strategies for inclusive physical and digital spaces. Leland has a diverse background that encompasses roles such as Sr Project Manager in both Inclusive Design and Americas Store Development, focusing on innovative design solutions and cross-functional project coordination. As co-chair of the Starbucks Access Alliance, Leland played a key role in promoting accessibility and disability inclusion, notably contributing to the launch of the first Starbucks Signing Store in the US. Prior experience includes research and management roles at Strategies 360, Coxswain Social Investment Plus, and various international organizations, demonstrating expertise in research, project management, and humanitarian assistance. Leland holds an MA in International Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and a BA in International Relations from American University.
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Starbucks ethically sources and roasts high-quality arabica coffee. They are known as the leading roaster and retailer of specialty coffee globally. Starbucks purchases, roasts, and serves award-winning coffee to its millions of customers. Their food and beverage offerings include Italian-style espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, seasonal drinks, hot breakfast, lunch, snacks, a bakery, and premium teas. Additionally, they sell merchandise like tumblrs and mugs as well as gift cards for special occasions. In some stores around the world, they sell alcoholic drinks. In everything they do, they always live by their mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker, Starbucks began as a single store front in Pike Place Market. Originally, they sourced their beans from Peet's Coffee & Tea. Eventually, Alfred Peet stopped supplying his own beans and began to train a new Roastmaster for the company. Following this transition, they sold the company in the 1980's to Howard Schultz who had Italian Coffeehouse aspirations. Originally a coffee bean store, Howard set out to make Starbucks an espresso-based coffeeshop and led much of the expansion of the franchise. With shifts in leadership over time, a decade was spent growing market share and defining corporate social responsibility. Starbucks went on acquire several operations as part of their strategy such as Seattle's Best Coffee, Torrefazione Italia, and The Coffee Connection. Today, Starbucks operates in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, and Asia with about 32,000 stores worldwide.