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.
MakerSpace Staff
Michelle Pope
Director
Nathan Caldwell
Shop Lead
Ian Martin
Shop Assistant
Emily Crawford
Fabrication & Educational Coordinator
Ehi Spalding
Shop Assistant
Executive Committee Members
Graeme Sackrison
Board Member, North Thurston Schools
Chair
David H. Olwell, Ph.D.
Dean of Engineering & Computer Science
Saint Martin's University
Vice Chair
Rick Walk
Director, Community and Economic Development
City of Lacey
Vice Chair
Sean Moore
Director, Center for Business and Innovation
Thurston Economic Development Council
Treasurer
Brad Hooper
Director, Career and Technical Education
North Thurston Public Schools
Member
Lisa Power, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Business
Saint Martin's University
Member
Chad Bacon
Professor, Advanced Manufacturing
South Puget Sound Community College
Member
Amy Evans
Commissioner, Port of Olympia
Member