REN NAVARRO
CERTIFIED BEVERAGE EXPERT | DIVERSITY EDUCATOR & CONSULTANT
Ren has worked extensively outside of the drinks world, assisting organizations with their DEI journey and learning, leading to her being recognized in Foodism’s inaugural Foodism 40 as a Champion of DEI. Ren has also brought her beverage expertise to CTV’s The Good Stuff with Mary Berg and The Social. She loves tattoos, goats, and gives pretty good hugs.
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“Let's do better. Let's be better. Wash your damn hands. I love you” - Ren
Big congratulations to Ren for officially earning her qualification in Human Resources Consulting Management after years of hard work!
Whether you love classic pepperoni, veggie, white sauce or Hawaiian, beer expert Ren shares her favourite beer and pizza pairings.
Since beer is the beverage of choice for Oktoberfest, Ren shares some tasty options.
We're diving into the beer-wine hybrid trend! From fruity saisons to grape ales, drink expert Ren tells us what we need to know.
Inspired by this day’s Thrive in Five theme, Ren, shares 5 beers that she collaborated in making in celebration of her 50th birthday.
Ren, pairs the day’s St. Patrick’s Day eats with complimentary beers.
It’s been over a month, but there is always a reason to celebrate Ren! She celebrated her 50th birthday in style with an unforgettable party surrounded by friends at Arabella Park Bar!
To celebrate on March 16th, Ren teamed up with 17 incredible beer brands and friends to create original brews—each one crafted with love, creativity, and a whole lot of cheers, especially for this occasion!
Ren was invited to speak at the COLORADO BREWERS GUILD summit.
Talking about where beer and general industry is at with DEI initiatives after the US stripped back affirmative action & multiple American companies have pulled their support.
Ren highlighted the top fall beers on Breakfast Television, bringing the season’s best brews to the spotlight!
Ren is featured in the documentary “What Ales Us”. Two women, take action to address their concerns about the Canadian beer industry by launching a movement for change.
Ren’s switch from finance to championing diversity and inclusion in the craft beer world was featured in @interac In The Know.
If beer is your libation of choice, Ren Navarro is here to tell us about some Canadian breweries that are giving back to their communities!
Ren joins us today to sample four Canadian beers inspired by the great outdoors that you'll need to add to your Summer 2024 tasting list!
Ren and Mary hit up one of their favorite spots to grab some drinks on the long weekend on TGS!
Drinks expert Ren Navarro tells us about this zero-alcohol, flavourful beverage.
Cheer your team on this Super Bowl weekend with a nice cold beer! Ren shares food and beer pairings on TGS.
Ren and Hassel discuss how everyone has a diversity problem, burnout, leadership accountability and much more!
Speaking about harm reduction looks like in the beer industry, unique examples of gender-based violence in the beer industry and about how policies need to reflect the changing needs of different industries.
“I’m just a human who wants things to be better for future generations. I’m going to try really hard to at least leave my patch of grass better."
Drink expert Ren Navarro serves up brews that pay tribute to Black heritage in Canada.
Canadian craft beer's clichéd male image still defines much of the industry—but a new wave of brewers and business owners are working to make it a more equitable space for staff and patrons alike.
DEI educator and drinks expert Ren Navarro gives you th beers that are trending this winter.
Sharing Non-Alcoholic Drinks
We're enhancing diversity & inclusion within the beverage alcohol industry
Beer inspired by wine is the latest trend! Here are some brews for every kind of wine drinker.
Drink expert Ren Navarro shares brews that feature popular seasonal styles and flavours.
Swap out your hot cocoa for one of these perfectly spiced and flavoured brews.
Ren and Evelyn share fresh flavours and re-invented classics, demonstrate next-level techniques and chat about why everyone is so sweet on sour beer.
This week Robin talks with the famous Ren Navarro, owner of Beer. Diversity., a consulting and education initiative to help spread awareness of diversity and inclusiveness both in and out of the beer industry.
Such a fun conversation with Ren talking about how we can support values matching our actions. Making more room around the table for diverse people & conversation. What’s possible if we thought about diversity in our businesses that’s about making room for more, around the table.
How can the craft beer industry shift to better represent the diverse population of Ontario? Ren hosts a panel to discuss with Toronto Library's 'On Civil Society'.