USA. NYC. 2018. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Yakima has been a barista at Kirsh Bakery for the last two years. She makes a dedicated effort to
connect with customers, always remembering their names and regular orders. The owners at Kirsh met her at another coffee
shop and were so impressed with her impeccable customer service that they offered her a job. In addition to working at the
bakery, Yakima works a second job in dining services at NYU. In her words, “I work hard so I get to play hard.” Spirituality, faith
and dance are all very important to her. She has been attending a church in Queens, where her aunt is the