First of all, thank you so much to all those who applied to Cinnaholic over the last few weeks. We were lucky to have so many qualified, passionate people apply. We wish we could have hired you all!

After hours of reading through resumes and interviewing the candidates we felt to be most qualified, we think we’ve found the perfect team!

Are you ready to meet the new faces of Cinnaholic?

Here they are!!!  Here’s what they had to say…

Ashley

“I have deep love for all animals, and I believe that we do not have a right to kill, consume, test on, or use them for our benefit. Becoming vegan and living cruelty free has had such a great impact on my life and it has taught me so many important lessons that I will never forget. I like to educate others and myself on vegan and animal rights topics,  peruse vegan and animal rights blogs and websites, read books on veganism and animal welfare, and I always do my part to be the voice of animals since they do not have one.  I enjoy cooking and baking all things vegan, supporting local vegan businesses, riding my bike, attending vegan events, doing my part to save the environment, discovering new vegan eateries, making homemade kombucha, meeting new people, drinking fair trade coffee, and being in nature. I enjoy going to shows, vintage and thrift stores,  farmers markets,  and Oakland’s art murmur. I also foster kittens, and I rescued my two cats: Old Man and Bat Boy.”

Lilly-Marie

“My story at Cinnaholic begins at a body modification conference in Las Vegas. It was there that I met my husband-to-be and fell in love with both him and his knack for vegan baked goods. With each and every cruelty-free treat I had, I found myself not only craving more, but yearning to learn everything I could about this interesting culture. Before I knew it, I had adopted a vegan lifestyle, quit my job in Arizona and shipped out to Long Beach to pursue my love for my fiancé, veganism, baking and California dreamin’. Six months later, a friend of ours told us about a bakery opening in Berkeley that was looking for an eager and dedicated staff. Within 48 hours the decision had been made to pack my things and head north to take the golden opportunity that was working at Cinnaholic! I’m so excited to be here and assist you with any of your sweet tooth needs!”

Justin

“I’ve been vegan for about four years. I could not be more excited for the opportunity to work at Cinnaholic! I have a strong love for animals and people alike which is why I find so much joy in organizing community events like vegan potlucks and waffle parties. If you happen to see me riding through the streets on my Fuji Track Pro be sure catch up and say hello!”

Chelsea

“Generally speaking, I consider myself to be a sort of professional housewife. I spend most of my time either in the kitchen baking vegan pies and making sauerkraut, or at my sewing machine whipping up dresses and fixing friend’s jeans. I am also a member of Rock Paper Scissors Collective in West Oakland, where I help coordinate gallery shows, volunteer orientations, sewing classes, and events like the annual Vegan Cupcake Bake-Off. I could not be more thrilled to have been added to the Cinnaholic team, and look forward to spreading the good word on delicious vegan pastries!”

Jennifer

“I’ve been vegan for around seven years and professionally baking for about the same amount of time. Living a vegan lifestyle is the best choice I’ve ever made and I’m extremely passionate about animal rights. I have a degree in commercial photography and literature as well as ASA certification (lets go sailing!). When I’m not at work baking, I’m probably at home baking. Being really into art put being completely unable to draw anything but a straight line I have found that food is a great creative outlet. A few of my more nerdy pursuits include records, books, puzzles, entomology, fixing my weekly flat tire and picnics in the sun. I am super excited to be the newest member of the cinnaholic team! hella.”