Our Team

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Erica Raggett

Founder + Executive Director
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With degrees in Animal Science and Ecology and Systematic Biology from Cal Poly, Erica jumped into the field of educational equity with Teach For America, a national non-profit organization aimed at closing the achievement gap in America. She remained in the field of education working for YES College Prep as a teacher, Dean of Instruction and District Content Specialist, until she heard about the issue of human trafficking.

With this newfound knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit, Erica launched Houston’s first and only non-profit coffee shop working to fight human trafficking in the city. Erica is dedicated to ensuring that A 2nd Cup become a major hub of anti-trafficking education and action and a beacon of light to those still trapped in modern-day slavery.

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Chasiti Mosely

Director of Operations
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Chasiti joined the A 2nd Cup team as Director of Strategic Engagement and has since taken on the role of Director of Operations. She brings over 13 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Multi-Unit Management, and People Development to the team. Joining the team at A 2nd Cup allows her to fuel her passion for people, service, advocacy, and empowerment. Chasiti is committed to keeping customer service and experience at the forefront of the organization while also maintaining healthy relationships with our partners. When she is not at the shop, she enjoys spending time with her family, working out at local gyms, and eating the best food Houston has to offer.

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Kathryn Rogers

Director of Programs
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Kathryn joined the A 2nd Cup team as Development Director, and has since moved into this brand new role overseeing all of our awareness and aftercare efforts. As an LMSW, Kathryn has worked to serve others in both community level and direct service roles, in the fields of political advocacy, economic development, fundraising and capacity building, and child welfare. She came to A 2nd Cup with a strong passion to educate and build up the Houston community with a mission-minded focus in fighting human trafficking together. Outside of the shop, Kathryn loves spending time with her partner and two pets - Hank the dachshund and Amelia the tabby cat. As a native Houstonian, Kathryn enjoys visiting our community parks and biking trails, eating tacos, and drinking coffee.

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Lauren Brooke

Director of Development
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Jon Cabello

General Manager
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Jon serves as the General Manager here at A 2nd Cup. He is generally organizing the day to day activities, developing customer relationships, and serving great coffee! His love for the art of coffee has grown through the last five years in the industry. His goal is to help spread and educate people on our social impact while educating on new and great ways of making coffee. His favorite drink is an iced pour over. His favorite thing to do in Houston is look for new local eats and cafes!

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Tolu Mejolagbe

Brazen Table Case Manager
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Tolu comes to this position with a Masters in Counseling Psychology that is heavily trauma-informed. In addition, she has worked with survivors of domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse and those who have been sexually exploited. Tolu attended graduate school in Seattle, WA, and made her way back to Houston in 2020, but did not leave behind her love of hiking she picked up from the Pacific NW. In her free time, she loves to spend time with friends, be active and enjoy nature, and explore the diverse Houston restaurant scene.
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Albert Vasquez

Brazen Table Chef Instructor
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Vee Ramos

Programs Specialist
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Vee is completing their Masters in Social Work from the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work. They are passionate about accessible mental health policy and social change related to abolition. Vee is also experienced in facilitating trauma-informed conversations on anti-oppressive practices and social, racial, and gender justice issues. Their previous community work involves Peace Corps Cameroon, AIGA Houston, and Public Health. You can hear more from Vee on their podcast called Broad Thoughts, which covers topics on the intersection of mental health and social justice. In their spare time, you can find them supporting local plant shops, skating, reading at the nearest park, or on the road to visit friends.
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