Meet the Brew Crew

Our Staff

These fabulous humans … whippin’ up a mean latte, spreadin’ love, and making a difference in your day. Here’s a little bit about our fun-loving baristas at Corner Cup Coffeehouse.

Braeden Yacobucci

Nickname: Brae brae, Brandon, bearden, barf

Favorite Quote

“Some people are worth melting for” -Olaf

Interests

Friends, spiderman, my girlfriend Jacy, frisbee, studying psychology at Kent, grad from Stow

Favorite Drink

Frozen green tea matcha with protein powder, coconut milk, and banana

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Hanging with friends, playing video games, playing board games, hammocking, chilling at cc but not behind bar

Fun Fact

I have a tattoo of Nemo on my butt

Samantha Witner

Nickname: Dubbs

Favorite Quote

“You’re Braver than you Believe, and Stronger than you Seem, and Smarter than you Think.” – A. A. Milne

Interests

I do horseback riding and photography is something I really enjoy doing.

Favorite Drink

Frozen Cafe Mocha with Almond Milk

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Hanging out with friends or at the barn with my horse.

Fun Fact

I have been doing English horseback riding for three years

Jacy Guider

Nickname: Jacy

Favorite Quote

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Interests

Favorite Drink

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Fun Fact

Savanna Dreger

Nickname: Sav or Savanna

Favorite Quote

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark Twain

Interests

Some of my hobbies include photography, soccer and napping. I really enjoy exploring and will listen to any genre of music except Country!

Favorite Drink

Iced Vanilla Latte

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Adventuring and taking photos, watching Netflix, or playing soccer

Fun Fact

I can solve the Rubik’s cube in under a minute!

Samantha Bogo

Nickname: Sam, but most people call me Bogo or Sammy.

Favorite Quote

“If all else fails, take a nap.”

Interests

I am a Speech Pathology and American Sign Language undergraduate student at KSU. I love working with special needs kids and playing music.

Favorite Drink

It will forever be the Corner Cup Mocha (hot)

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Shopping or hanging out with my friends or family.

Fun Fact

My last name is Buy One, Get One!

Grace McCombs

Nickname: Gracie

Favorite Quote

“I have flaws, what are they? I sing in the shower, sometimes I spend too much time volunteering, occasionally I’ll hit someone with my car.” – Michael Scott

Interests

I’m a junior in highschool, I play the tenor sax in band, I love going to the dog park and spending time with friends and family.

Favorite Drink

Cafe mocha, but in the fall time I love the chai spiced cider

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

At the dog park

Fun Fact

I sometimes like to dye my hair fun colors

Mathew Blasio

Nickname: Matt. Matty. MattyB.

Favorite Quote

“’It depends’ is almost always the right answer in any big question.” –Linus Torvalds/Software Engineer

Interests

I’m a musical theatre major at Kent State. Music is probably one of my favorite things… Playing it, listening to it, singing it, writing it. I’ve also got a minor in dance, and I’ve been dancing since 5th grade. I also like coffee.

Favorite Drink

Americano never fails to please. If I want something sweet, hot mocha with raspberry. If it’s hot out, iced vanilla latte with coconut milk.

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

At the Center for Performing Arts at Kent State.

Fun Fact

I have stretchy skin.

Brooke Kollar

Nickname: Brookie!

Favorite Quote

“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.”

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Interests

I am currently a senior at Stow where I’m involved in Student Council, Senior Executive Committee, and lacrosse. I love spending time outside and being with my friends and family.

Favorite Drink

Lavender Almond Milk Latte

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Out with my friends, somewhere on a hike, or just playing with my two dogs right at home.

Fun Fact

I have the weirdest fear of ketchup.

Gabriella (Gabi) Canamucio

Nickname: Gabi, Gab, G

Favorite Quote

“Am I a hipster doofus? -Cosmo Kramer”
-My Father

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Interests

I’m a second year grad student at Kent State studying speech-language pathology. I moved here from outside of Philly (go birds!!), but I’ve never had a cheesesteak. When I’m not doing school work, I love hiking, crocheting, and going thrifting for old furniture.

Favorite Drink

Gotta have my coffee with coconut milk every morning, but when I’m feeling fun it’s a dirty chai with almond milk.

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Studying or starting (but never finishing) some craft.

Fun Fact

I’ve traveled a lot, but my favorite places are Appalachia and Ireland.

Hailey O’Neill

Nickname: People call me Princess mostly or haybear.

Favorite Quote

“Always go with the things that scare you the most, because that’s the one that is going to help you grow” -Caroline Myss

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Interests

My Hobbies are typically anything outdoors such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing.

Favorite Drink

My favorite drink is a dirty Chai.

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

When I’m not behind the bar at corner cup I enjoy spending quality time with quality people, watching Gilmore Girls, and studying.

Fun Fact

I love chick fil a barbecue sauce so much I carry it in my purse with me everywhere I go.

Kirsten Hoover

Nickname: Captain Kirk

Favorite Quote

“Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn’t. That’s the way she goes” – Ray from Trailer Park Boys

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Interests

HI! I’m Kirsten. I’m just your typical hard-working gal. I enjoy working in the service industry and getting to know the community! My favorite things to do are to spend time with my family and friends, play guitar, draw cartoons, play video games, and explore outdoors.

Favorite Drink

Dirty Pumpkin Hot Chocolate or Peppermint White Mocha

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

I’m a homebody at heart!! But when I’m not being a potato, I like to go to arcades, museums, live music, hiking, and exploring outside with my pup LuLu!

Fun Fact

I can recite all 50 states in alphabetical order. Are you not impressed?

Makenna Krumel

Nickname: Kenny, Ken, Kenna, Mac. Or you can just call me Makenna.

Favorite Quote

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think” – Winnie the Pooh

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Interests

I am a senior at Kent State University studying Architectural Studies and Construction Management. I am in a sorority, Alpha Phi. Some hobbies I have are cooking, swimming, traveling, listening to music, riding horses, and being a skincare junkie. I’m also obsessed with my sister’s wiener dog, Petie.

Favorite Drink

Cappuccino with Almond milk, or a chai spiced cider for the fall =)

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

I’m either hanging out with my friends, trying to convince myself to go to the gym, or binge watching Netflix.

Fun Fact

I love magic tricks, and puppies are my weakness.

Molly Brown

Nickname: Most people call me Molly or Molls

Favorite Quote

“Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” -Eckhart Tolle

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Interests

I LOVE music (going to concerts, going to the local record shop to find new artists I’ve never heard of, going to see local live music)! I enjoy spending my free time outside whenever I can, playing sports, and finding new places to explore! I also like trying different foods from different cultures! I like going to sporting events; baseball and basketball are my favorites. I’m not very artistically talented myself but I love going to art museums and local galleries. =)

Favorite Drink

Honeysuckle Latte

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Finding a cozy spot to do some homework/studying. Finding a new tv show or movie to watch on Netflix.

Fun Fact

I’ve lived in Italy, Germany and four different states within the U.S.

Trevor Day

Nickname: TrevDay/T-Day/T-Dog/Trev-Dad

Favorite Quote

“If I find in myself a desire in which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world” -C.S. Lewis

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Interests

I highly enjoy Reading, singing, spending times with my pals, sports and coffee! Some of my favorite things to do are going to concerts and finding new places to explore! I’m involved in Younglife at Kent State Unviersity where I lead Younglife College!

Favorite Drink

Black Coffee

What I'm Doing Outside of Corner Cup

Spending time with my friends

Fun Fact

I lived in Swaziland, Africa for six months!

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