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Conversations About Appropriation with Studio ATAO
Conversations About Appropriation is an ongoing series of panel discussions hosted by Studio ATAO and General Assembly.
Chockie Tom
Bartender, Co-Founder, Doom Tiki
San Francisco
Los Angeles born Chockie Tom is an award winning bartender and brand ambassador, currently in London. Connecting her Pomo and Paiute heritage with her advocacy work, she brings a unique perspective to an industry lacking in Indigenous presence. Chockie is best known for her innovative cocktail building techniques, beautifully designed brand and event art, advocacy for cultural empowerment and Indigenous visibility within the spirits industry. She is a founder of Doom Tiki, an internationally recognized pop-up series that tackles the issues of appropriation in Tiki subcutle and fundraises for communities that are still dealing with the effects of colonization. She has been featured in PUNCH, NBC NewsMagazine, The New York Times and was recently featured as one of Imbibe 75 for her work.
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