Darian Everding (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent collector of stories, and an enthusiastic spirits professional. She loves absinthe cocktails, getting nerdy about botanicals, and cute animals! Darian currently bartends at London Underground, a British-themed pub and community space in Ames, Iowa. You'll often find her there making cocktails, curating Queer spaces and events, and sharing stories of women in whiskey. As the Business Development Representative, Darian also works with the nonprofit organization SAFE Bar Network to bring accessible bystander intervention culture and training to bar programs across the United States.