Angela H. Brown is the Executive Director and founder of Craft Lake City®. In 2009, Brown launched the Craft Lake City® DIY Festival®, inspired Utah’s own rich crafting history and cultural background. Together with a group of committed volunteers, she worked tirelessly to bootstrap Craft Lake City from a 100% volunteer-run event into a reputable nonprofit organization, employing two employees, ten year round contractors and over seventy seasonal contractors. 

Brown has also been Executive Editor & Publisher of SLUG (Salt Lake UnderGround) Magazine (winner of Best of State in Journalism in 2012), for over two decades. She has been the recipient of The Josephine Zimmerman Pioneer in Journalism Award from Utah’s chapter of the society of professional journalists. In 2018, Brown was honored as a Distinguished Alum from the Salt Lake Community College. In 2019, Brown was cited by Utah Business Magazine as one of 30 “Women To Watch” and in 2020 Brown received the Community and Culture Sego Award. In 2023, Brown was selected as one of Utah’s 40 over 40, which recognizes and honors women who have made significant impacts in their respective fields and communities, showcasing their wisdom, expertise, and dedication.

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.

Alison 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.

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.

Founder, President, & CEO of Food Justice Coalition. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she quickly learned English as a second language after her family moved from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco at the age of five. Growing up between central California & Sinaloa Mexico, Jeanette honors her Mexican heritage by sharing her culture, primarily through culinary anthropology. Her background as a private chef, plant-based nutrition, & lived experiences with systemic racism & homelessness as a child led her to found Food Justice Coalition as a way to decolonize the diet— a necessary move to preserve indigenous foods & food sovereignty. Jeanette is also a speaker, trusted advisor, & community activator dedicated to creating more just & sustainable communities in which all individuals can thrive. She lives with her six year old daughter in Salt Lake City.

Jill has worked in business lending for nearly a decade and enjoys helping businesses with their financial goals.  When she’s not working she likes paddle boarding, hiking and creating with fused glass.  She frequently dabbles in other craft classes and loves supporting local artisans and creators.

John Carpenter is a private attorney with Ray, Quinney & Nebeker specializing in Intellectual Property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. John is a Registered Patent Attorney focusing on patent drafting and prosecution, with experience providing guidance on complete intellectual property portfolio strategy and directed prosecution of patent applications. In his freetime John is a traditional hand tool woodworker in his free time and recently started learning guitar.

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.