Keyatta Mincey Parker is an influential figure in spirits and cocktails, currently serving as the Chief Curating Officer at Pictures and Cocktails LLC. With a background spanning over two decades in the food service and hospitality industry, she brings a unique blend of expertise from hotels, fine dining, and the dynamic environment of dance clubs.

Transitioning from a successful modeling career, Keyatta redirected her focus to bartending, discovering an inherent connection between herself and the art of mixology. Her dedication to creativity shines through the personalized experiences she crafts for guests, empathetically understanding their preferences.

Recognized by Thrillist and Tastemakers as one of the Top 50 Bartenders in the South, Keyatta's expertise has been acknowledged by prestigious publications like Forbes, Food and Wine, and The AJC. She collaborates with influential spirit brands, chefs, home bartenders, and farmers, aiming to create visually stunning cocktails.

Her current endeavors include spearheading her brand, Pictures and Cocktails LLC, designing luxury, intimate cocktails, and mocktail experiences. Keyatta manages A Sip of Paradise Garden, the non-profit bartender community garden she founded in January 2020 as a brave space for her friends, bartenders, and members of the hospitality community.

Keyatta's repertoire includes crafting the celebratory cocktail for the Liberian Olympic National Team, subsequently adopted as the team's official drink. She's been inducted into the Atlanta chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International and recognized as a member of Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Future 40 and recently featured in the January / February 2024 issue of Southern Living Magazine as a Mix Master.

An esteemed speaker, she addresses various topics such as philanthropy, community building, mental health, gardening, agriculture, black land ownership, and leadership, while focusing passionately on cocktails.