We often say that beer is all about community and craft—but there is a whole world behind the scenes that keeps your favorite pint flowing! We are thrilled to welcome Kelsey McQuaid-Craig, Executive Director of the California Craft Brewers Association, to the SCHF Main Stage on SCHF Saturday. As a champion for the industry, Kelsey spends her time at the State Capitol ensuring that craft beer has a seat at the table. Whether you’re a homebrewer or a craft enthusiast, her insight into the legal “brewing” happening in Sacramento is something you won’t want to miss. Come learn how the landscape is changing and what you can do to support the culture we all love.

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Bio – Kelsey McQuaid-Craig

Kelsey McQuaid-Craig brings over a decade of association management experience to the California Craft Brewers Association. Prior to joining CCBA, she served as the Director of Policy and Programs for the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. During her time at CalACEP, she oversaw Board governance, strategic planning, social media marketing, event management, and government affairs. Kelsey has worked on the boards of local and statewide political organizations and spent a summer working in Washington, DC as an undergraduate student.

Kelsey is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and is completing the final months of her term on the Board of the American Association of Medical Society Executives. She is a Past President of the USC Alumni Club of Sacramento. She is a Certified Association Executive through ASAE and participated in the NextGen Association Summit in 2021. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Davis and her Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Kelsey lives in Sacramento with her husband, toddler, and two dogs. She is an avid sports fan, amateur photographer, and lover of craft beer.

Talk Overview

You might want to stay out of politics, but politics doesn’t stay out of alcohol. Find out what issues are brewing in the State Capitol that could impact craft beer and access to your favorite beer.

Hear an overview of key legislation going through the California Legislature, what the California Craft Brewers Association is advocating for, and what craft beer lovers can do to engage in the process.

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About the CCBA
Connecting and empowering the craft brewers of California through advocacy, education, and empowerment
The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest and largest state trade association representing craft breweries in the nation and is committed to protecting the growth, quality, and variety of California’s craft brewing industry.

The CCBA serves as the voice for the state’s craft brewers in the State Capitol, monitoring legislation and advocating on behalf of the industry. The association’s primary function is to represent the interests of all California craft breweries in the legislative and regulatory arenas.

Beyond advocacy, the CCBA provides a broad array of services to its members, including, but not limited to, addressing critical business and supply issues, hosting events to foster communication and education, and issuing industry insights to help members navigate the ever-evolving craft beer industry. The CCBA’s initiatives and activities promote and protect the growth of the craft brewing industry in California.

The CCBA is proud to represent the rich and diverse collection of artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators that make up California’s vibrant craft brewing industry.