I believe that everybody can make things!  I value process over product, reusing our resources, and success-oriented slow and old ways of making things.  Importantly, I see an urgent need to unplug from our screens, explore, experiment and throw correctness out the window.  It's a fact -making things by hand ignites your brain, forges cognitive connections, and has a positive impact on your social and emotional wellness, body and mind!
 
For over three decades I have created interdisciplinary programs for all ages and abilities, blending together ethnic studies, humanities, the sciences, and cultural art practices.  My background in art, history, ​anthropology, and the world's oldest hand making processes informs my continued collaborations with museums, schools, and community organizations.  

Previously I served as co-founder and director of the Education and Family Programs of San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Folk Art.  During my tenure the Museum received the prestigious Exemplary Arts Education Award and a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and provided workshops for over 9,000 all-age participants annually.  In addition, I served as Series Curator for Friday Nights at the de Young Museum and Family Community Days, and received grants from Silicon Valley Education Foundation, Independent Bay Area Arts & Media, California Small Business Relief, Jeanie Ritchie Grants, and San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture.
 
I am a member of the Arts Now Community Leadership Team of San Mateo County Office of Education, Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area, Arts for a Better Bay Area, and serve on the board of directors of Art is Moving.  Peopleologie is a featured resource of Artspiration/Santa Clara County Arts Education Initiative, ArtsEdConnect, The Connectory, and Ocean Grove Charter Schools.  Recently I served as a 17th District PTA Reflections judge for Dance Choreography, and worked on a piece of the mosaic mural at the Magical Bridges Playground in Redwood City. 
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