ABOUT US
TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we’re a collective of tea visionaries, small business owners, and dedicated volunteers who believe in the power of tea to bring people together. Since our very first festival in 2017, inspired by the vibrant Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle, we’ve been brewing something uniquely Portland: a celebration of tea culture rooted in connection, education, and joy.
Our vision is simple yet profound: to create space where people of all cultural traditions can gather, learn, and share in the timeless ritual of tea. Whether you’re a lifelong tea lover or just beginning your journey, TeaFestPDX is your invitation to connect, sip, and celebrate.
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Meet the Team
Founder, Board Member, Festival Director 2017-2025
Jenn Brenner
Jenn's passion for tea and community shapes the festival’s welcoming spirit and celebration of all things tea. Her personal tea journey began while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where she discovered how tea fosters relationships and connection. She’s also a devoted green tea lover who continues to find inspiration in every cup.
Seasoned Teaware Coordinator, Board Member
Dewey Meyer
Dewey is a passionate tea enthusiast, whose journeys through China and Taiwan have deepened her appreciation for global tea traditions. She founded the Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony PNW chapter to foster community, mindfulness, and cultural exchange through shared tea experiences.
Festival Director
Lindsay Wicka
Lindsay is a lifelong lover of botanical beverages. Her curiosity for tea’s diverse origins and delicate nuances has only deepened over time. She brings her love of tea, herbalism, and event planning together as the new Festival Director.
Education Coordinator
Stephanie Wilson
Stephanie has been on a journey with tea for nearly 30 years, and for the last 15 has studied Chanoyu, also known as the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Her favorite tea is ever-changing, the tea that suits the day!
Vendor Coordinator
Eric Arthur
Bio coming soon!
Volunteer Coordinator
Brandy Billingsly
Bio coming soon!
British Tea Tent Coordinator
Stacey Weber
Although American-born, I have always cherished my British heritage and the traditions of a proper afternoon tea. For nearly 30 years, I have enjoyed hosting traditional British tea parties that celebrate warmth, elegance, and fellowship. As the British Tea Tent Coordinator, I’m delighted to share the customs and hospitality of British tea culture with TeaFestPDX attendees. I’m also a proud member of the Daughters of the British Empire, a small business owner, and a firm believer that a beautifully set table and a well-steeped pot of tea bring people together.
Board member, Tech Lead/Virtual Classes
David Galli
Bio coming soon!
TeaFest in a Box Coordinator
Ocha DenHaven
Ocha is a life-long tea enthuiast and tea sommelier in-training. They seek to help spread tea education through stories and comics, and prefer to do so while enjoying a cup of freshly-brewed wakoucha.