With degrees from the University of Utah in Japanese Language and Literature and Asian Studies with a focus on Japanese performance art traditions, Matthew worked in Japan for local government and non-profit public interest organizations for most of the past decade. Matthew is currently the Coordinator for Administrative Programs in the University of Utah’s Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity and is excited to be back in Salt Lake City and involved in Utah’s community of artisans.

Britnee is an experienced Social Media Manager with a mischievous sense of humor and an uncanny ability to make brands come alive online. When she’s not busy crafting social media campaigns, Britnee can be found at the newest bar/restaurant or skiing the slopes. Britnee has previously served as a volunteer at Craft Lake City and is eager to put her skills to good use to support the organization.

Jessica Wiarda is an illustrator, muralist, and a graphic designer and is a registered member of the Hopi Tribe. Her apparel brand Honovi Design features various forms of authentic, Hopi-designed apparel, including scarves and hats. Jessica’s mural work can be found in Altitude Lab and Known Medicine on University of Utah campus and Project Open apartment complex. She also headed Utah’s First Indigenous Fashion week at The Leonardo museum in April 2023, where she was an artist in residence for Utah Diné Bikéyah between 2022-2023.

Rachelle Tuten is a Utah native that enjoys everything the state has to offer, from the mountains to the desert. After 18 years working behind the scenes with the theater industry she is now focused on raising a small human. Rachelle is the founder of Catchin’ A Buzz, a small local company that produces honey and beeswax products.  In her spare time she loves adventuring with her family on river trips or cycling endeavors. With a deep love of live entertainment and appreciation for local artisans Rachelle is excited to be a part of the Craft Lake City board.

Allison Faulkner has made a career doing whatever she feels like doing. She is a branding and events expert, and author of the book, “You’re Already Awesome!” Alison built her business on the back of DIY, Etsy shops, and many craft fairs along the way! She hosts the podcast Awesome with Alison–a top 100 podcast, and acts as consultant for Fortune 500 companies, as a speaker, artist, and self-proclaimed nonsense dancer.

As a strategic advisor, Annie has led marketing and design teams in the creation and execution of successful event and branding campaigns for several Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, she has overseen the design and development of innovative software products and solutions created to streamline operations and increase stability and growth for her partners and clients as the Deputy COO of a strategic consulting firm. She is extremely active in her community and believes in community stewardship and supports efforts to educate our young people in the areas of arts and sciences.

Britnee is an experienced Social Media Manager with a mischievous sense of humor and an uncanny ability to make brands come alive online. When she’s not busy crafting social media campaigns, Britnee can be found at the newest bar/restaurant or skiing the slopes. Britnee has previously served as a volunteer at Craft Lake City and is eager to put her skills to good use to support the organization.

Cheyenne has over a decade of media experience working with clients of all size but her true love is local media. She found a way to merge her love of digital media and the love she has for her community on her own terms and started BLK HIVE MEDIA. She also recently launched a kid’s shoe company called Dakota Ridge, which specializes in rainboots with a western twist.

Cheyenne truly believes Salt Lake is one of the most unique cities in the U.S. and she loves supporting those that help make it the city she calls home.

Fiona has over 10 years of experience working in nonprofits and museums. She’s worked on great white shark research expeditions, a demolition derby tv show, and in science and art museums. Fiona is currently working in development at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. In her free time, Fiona also enjoys volunteering at UMOCA and the Sundance Film Festival, traveling, and talking to people about their favorite books.

A spreadsheet whiz by day & a sewist by night – Greta is eager to combine her love of finances, crafts, & community while serving on the Craft Lake City Board. When she’s not unpicking the entirety of her latest project – you can find her biking around town, trail running, or taking pictures of her two cats.

Founder, President, & CEO of Food Justice Coalition, Jeanette is a Mexican immigrant’s daughter who rapidly learned English as a second language upon moving from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco at age five. Raised between central California & Sinaloa Mexico, she embraces her Mexican heritage by sharing it through culinary anthropology. With a background as a private chef, expertise in plant-based nutrition, and a childhood marked by systemic racism and homelessness, Jeanette founded Food Justice Coalition to decolonize diets and protect indigenous foods & food sovereignty. She’s a speaker, trusted advisor, and community activator dedicated to fostering just & sustainable communities for all. Based in Salt Lake City with her six-year-old daughter.

Jessica Wiarda is an illustrator, muralist, and a graphic designer and is a registered member of the Hopi Tribe. Her apparel brand Honovi Design features various forms of authentic, Hopi-designed apparel, including scarves and hats. Jessica’s mural work can be found in Altitude Lab and Known Medicine on University of Utah campus and Project Open apartment complex. She also headed Utah’s First Indigenous Fashion week at The Leonardo museum in April 2023, where she was an artist in residence for Utah Diné Bikéyah between 2022-2023.

KC moved to Utah in 2014 where she earned her Master’s of Professional Communication. As a learning and development professional, writer, and artist, KC is able to combine her knack for teaching with her love of creativity. She is passionate about creating an empowering environment where others can create and in their own way improve the world. She has published a deck of creative storytelling prompts that was a successful Kickstarter campaign.

A veteran newspaper reporter, magazine editor and digital executive producer and television news managing editor, Marcie Young Cancio joined the University of Utah’s communication faculty in 2023 after five years at Salt Lake Community College as assistant professor of journalism and digital media. In the summer of 2020, she founded Amplify Utah to help bolster representative storytelling in local media through student and emerging journalism and to amplify voices from across the greater Salt Lake community and state.

Nick Hoffmann grew up in North Carolina and spent years working in science education for the University of North Carolina. After moving to Salt Lake City in 2015, Craft Lake City’s annual DIY Festival became his favorite summer fest. Nick currently works for Clark Planetarium and enjoys splitting his time between Salt Lake City and Utah’s outdoors.

Rachelle Tuten is a Utah native that enjoys everything the state has to offer, from the mountains to the desert. After 18 years working behind the scenes with the theater industry she is now focused on raising a small human. Rachelle is the founder of Catchin’ A Buzz, a small local company that produces honey and beeswax products.  In her spare time she loves adventuring with her family on river trips or cycling endeavors. With a deep love of live entertainment and appreciation for local artisans Rachelle is excited to be a part of the Craft Lake City board.

Shanna is an experienced volunteer manager, event planner, and grant writer. She is also a professional fire performer and show emcee. She loves the creative process and helping others find ways to share their talents. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, attending music festivals, and playing outside with her friends and family.