Founder and Executive Director of The WasteShed.

She discovered creative reuse as an installation and costume artist, and developed her ideas in the nurturing environment of SCRAP PDX. She was also General Manager of the Creative Reuse Warehouse, and spearheaded their collaboration with the ReBuilding Exchangebefore founding The WasteShed in 2014. She has a BA in Art History from Reed College.

Director of Finance and Operations.

Isa loves to tinker with found objects to create custom furniture, lamps and accessories. After years of working in audio production making radio and podcasts, she discovered the simple beauty of spreadsheets and hasn’t looked back. She has skated and traveled the country for a decade with the Windy City Rollers. She loves working in a community-oriented space that supports Chicagoland’s endless creativity.

Director of Programs and Development.

Their favorite mediums are paper (zines, collage, paper clay, etc.), text and audio, and general design. They love thinking, building bikes, and hanging with their cats—Kobe Bryant and Kamper Slime. Their favorite part of working at The WasteShed is communing with local artists and feeling a part of a creative and conscious community. Ulisa has a MA in English Composition and Rhetoric from Northeastern Illinois University where she also teaches English and Research courses.

Evanston General Manager.

Emily loves applied art mediums like quilting, sewing textiles/fiber art, ceramics, printmaking, and anything that gives her Big Craft Thoughts/Feelings. She has a MA in Arts Education and loves helping people to engage with art + crafts in meaningful ways. She also enjoys getting to work with interesting materials, help folks out with their projects, and participate in creative community building at The WasteShed.

Chicago General Manager.

Laura’s favorite mediums are photography, weaving, and building projects out of wood. She enjoys trying out new materials. She loves the community aspect of the WasteShed.

Creative Reuse Specialist.

His favorite medium of art is printmaking, such as screen printing, xeroxing, relief printing, and Risography. He loves working at the WasteShed because of the chance to be able to meet such talented artists in the local community and to provide resources to teachers, students, and artists alike.ion goes here

Creative Reuse Specialist.

Their favorite medium is sewing/ quilting as well as acrylic & oil painting. Their favorite part about working at The WasteShed is getting to know members of the community and seeing what creative endeavors everyone is working on.

Creative Reuse Specialist.

His favorite media are sculpture and photography. His art incorporates upcycled materials into miniature worlds. And he loves helping others to find that perfect piece needed for their projects.

Creative Reuse Specialist.

Their favorite mediums are watercolor, pen and ink, printmaking (specifically mono printing), and photography. Their favorite part about working at The WasteShed is seeing how inspired and creative community members of all ages become when they visit.

Creative Reuse Specialist.

Hannah loves painting, experimenting with new art supplies, sewing, and miniatures. They love the positive impact the WasteShed has on our community and environment. 

Seasonal Creative Reuse Specialist.

Her favorite mediums are color (pastels, watercolor, acrylic, gouache), all things stationery, producing audio pieces, and meddling with canva design. She has a BA in Communications from North Park University and is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health from UIC. She loves exploring Chicago, walking, cuddling her cats Chiquis and Mittens, and hanging out with her partner Angelo. Her favorite part of working at The WasteShed is learning sustainability from the WasteShed's creative community.

Seasonal Creative Reuse Specialist

Vahnaree is a current undergrad at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her focus is in Fiber and Material Studies, so her chosen mediums are typically sculpture and textile based. She is experienced in printmaking, fashion design, and 2D mediums as well. Her works are primarily found objects and recycled materials!

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