Brenda Kasaty

Brenda Kasaty, founder of Rose Cat Coffee Company, leverages her social work background to champion those often overlooked by society. As Lincoln, Nebraska’s only coffee shop focused on addressing the staggering unemployment rate among individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Rose Cat offers more than just jobs. It provides meaningful, equitable employment while fostering a community that celebrates inclusivity, changes perceptions, and brews stories of belonging—one cup at a time.