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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Emily Crawford
Fabrication Specialist and Educational Coordinator
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Ehi Spalding
Shop Assistant
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Ian Martin
Operations Manager
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