Our Team
Ardisa Faras Dewi
A Deaf staff member whose journey at Kopi Cinta began with barista training and grew into a meaningful space for learning, service, and connection.
Her Beginning
Learning From the Basics
Ardisa Faras Dewi started her journey at Kopi Cinta by joining a barista training program for about two weeks.
During the training, she learned everything from the basics until she truly understood the process.
After that, she continued as a Deaf staff member, handling the bar and popcorn service.
Her Role
- Deaf staff member
- Bar service
- Popcorn service
- SOP and recipe practice
Growth
Finding More Than Experience
At first, Ardisa simply wanted to gain new experience in the working world and business.
She learned how to follow SOPs, understand recipes, and work within a structured system.
But over time, she found something more meaningful through the process.
Belonging
Comfort in the Workplace
Ardisa feels comfortable working at Kopi Cinta. Even though she sometimes feels tired, she still goes through it happily.
For her, being here feels meaningful because she is part of a team and a space that continues to help her learn and grow.
Challenge
When Communication Takes More Effort
As a Deaf person, Ardisa’s biggest challenge is communication. She often relies on lip-reading, which can be difficult when people speak too fast.
Even so, she continues to learn, adapt, and find ways to understand and be understood.
Her Hope
Through her experience, Ardisa hopes hearing people can become more aware of the importance of communication access for Deaf individuals.
Whether through writing, gestures, or sign language, every effort can help make communication more inclusive.
Because for her, access is not just about understanding words— but about making sure no one is left out of the conversation.