Acacia Ladd-Cocca (@acacialc6) is a cafe manager at Kru Coffee and a self-proclaimed Rave Mom. She has a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling and she gets to use that expertise both in her manager role and out in the wild. When she's not slinging delicious drinks at Kru, you might find her volunteering at music festivals for organizations that work tirelessly to ensure a safe experience for concert-goers, both from a harm reduction perspective, as well as a physical health and wellness perspective.
Her experience most recently came from working with an organization called "Ground Control", put together by festival promoter Insomniac. Here is a quote from their website:
"At every Insomniac festival, a group of as many as 350 compassionate and proactive people works together to provide a unique and exceptional service for our Headliners. They lend a helping hand, friendly face and peace of mind to anyone in need. They offer support in any situation without judgment and with only your best interests in mind. They are Ground Control, and they are your best friends.
Easily recognizable and always approachable, they welcome each and every Headliner through the festival gates, and strive to ensure that every guest leaves with a smile and a longing for the next event. Founded in March 2011, the Ground Control community interacts with thousands of Headliners who also seek to protect and promote a healthy, positive festival lifestyle. These spirited ambassadors return to our events year after year, bringing positivity, good will and cheer to Insomniac shows."
