The Lacey Makerspace

Mission

We empower makers to bring ideas to life and cultivate an innovative economy through training on high-tech equipment in a regional workspace for learning new skills.

The foundation of our work relies on three main principles: Education, Inspiration and Community

  • Education: Offering instruction on advanced design and fabrication tools to help thoughts become things.
  • Inspiration: Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, providing opportunities for individual and business growth.
  • Community: Fostering collaboration and outreach as a hub of a larger innovative ecosystem of business and networking resources.

 

Our Vision

To be a catalyst for regional economic growth by providing a portal to the modern world of workforce and economic development, fostering a culture of creative abundance.

Our Values

Lacey MakerSpace is a safe community where makers of all ages and skill levels can engage in both self-directed and scheduled programming promoting creativity, problem solving, skill building and collaboration.

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MakerSpace Staff

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Michelle Pope

Director

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Nathan Caldwell

Shop Lead

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Ian Martin

Shop Assistant

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Emily Crawford

Fabrication & Educational Coordinator

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Ehi Spalding

Shop Assistant

Executive Committee Members

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Graeme Sackrison

Board Member, North Thurston Schools

Chair

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David H. Olwell, Ph.D.

Dean of Engineering & Computer Science

Saint Martin's University

Vice Chair

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Rick Walk

Director, Community and Economic Development

City of Lacey

Vice Chair

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Sean Moore

Director, Center for Business and Innovation

Thurston Economic Development Council

Treasurer

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Brad Hooper

Director, Career and Technical Education

North Thurston Public Schools

Member

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Lisa Power, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, School of Business

Saint Martin's University

Member

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Chad Bacon

Professor, Advanced Manufacturing

South Puget Sound Community College

Member

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Amy Evans

Commissioner, Port of Olympia

Member

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