Ashtin Berry is a hospitality activist, sommelier, and beverage consultant committed to creating equitable spaces within the industry. Using her background in sociology from the University of Chicago, Berry’s focus is on creating intersectional models that use language as a tool for creating safer and more inclusive spaces. Berry's work has been featured in several publications including The Washington Post, Bon Appetit, ChefsFeed, and Food & Wine.
Berry started 2019 with the honor of being named Imbibe Bartender of the Year and one of Wine Enthusiasts 40 Under 40 Tastemakers. With no intentions of slowing down Radical Xchange, a new venture by Berry, just debuted their inaugural event, Resistance Served in Feb. The event was the first of it’s kind bridging a pathway between hospitality disciplines and the contributions of African Americans.
