Makerspace Director | Art, Design and Engineering EducatorWornick’s Peleh Lab is both a Makerspace and a program that supports Design Thinking and a Project Based Learning approach to education across the TK-8th grade program. Peleh is the Hebrew word for "Wonder".

Creative studio, specializing in photo and video production, design and storytelling for artists and creative professionals.Some clients and work include:• Zipline - Video Production• Meta, Open Arts Program - Creative Documentary Photo, Video + Audio Production• Star⚡️Tree - Video + Audio Production• BottleRock Music Festival - Live music and Lifestyle Photography• Peregrine - Corporate Lifestyle Photography• Drew Bennett / Artist - Website Design and Asset Management

Interviewed and recorded over 80 artist interviews, photographed nearly 200 artist installations and filmed over 100 artist videos for the Meta Open Arts ProgramExecuted all aspects of production, including creative direction, photo and video, audio interviews, on-site coordination, scheduling, planning, troubleshooting and artist prep

Led programming, community engagement, studio management and taught art classes at the Analog Research Lab within the Facebook Artist in Residency ProgramSupported Meta design community through a well organized, inclusive art + design studio spaceTracked and analyzed community studio engagement to identify areas of weakness and growth opportunitiesAssisted in developing cross-team studio and design partnerships and programsSupported Meta ARL Design team with real time community feedback, helping to define key strategies fordesign growth through greater community engagementDeveloped and taught art + design classes and workshops, including community facing events• ie: Design day with Girls Who CodeResponded to community questions and support requests, via in person office hours and through email andsocial channelsTraveled to other Meta offices to open new studios and train studio staff

Promoted to Art + Design Program Manager within 90 days of hire.*See Art + Design Program manager description for full work profile and responsibilitiesLed programming and community engagement at the Meta Community StudioSupported Meta design community through a well organized, inclusive art + design studio space

Managed surf program and staff of 8, booking, scheduling, teaching lessons, hiring and training staffBuilt and maintained brand relationships, ie: Billiabong, Santa Cruz SurfboardsFocused on strong community engagement through organizing events and beach cleanupsConsistently grew brand awareness and company growth through exceptional client experiencesAdventure Out is an outdoor adventure school, focused on fostering connection and respect for the natural world.