Staff2022-04-01T07:26:39-07:00

Staff

A dedicated staff of 40 people keeps The Crucible running. In every office position, we’re using our unique talents and experience to build a sustainable and thriving organization, bringing meaning to our work and the positive, creative force of art into our community. Together with the Crucible community, we continue to grow this one-of-a-kind industrial arts education center.

Executive Team

Cathy Niland

2024-02-14T14:21:24-08:00

Instructor

Department(s): Ceramics

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Director of Marketing and Ecommerce

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Seth Steward

2024-02-14T14:21:37-08:00

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Executive Director

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Sheri Kuehl

2023-09-07T11:12:07-07:00

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Interim Development Director

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Vanessa Zagaroli

2024-02-14T14:23:46-08:00

Instructor

Department(s): Foundry

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Director of Studio Operations and Facilities

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The Team

Aeden Jaeger

2024-02-06T17:07:28-08:00

Interim Welding Department Head

Department(s): Welding

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Studio Operations Technician

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Alex Uranga

2023-03-28T18:12:28-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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Amanda Carson

2023-08-22T18:22:17-07:00

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Interim Volunteer, Events & Team Build Manager

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Bryan Neary

2022-09-06T13:53:43-07:00

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Marketing Associate

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Charlie Kolber

2022-06-13T18:15:44-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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Dareal Calderon

2023-08-24T16:27:23-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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David Banks

2022-02-24T13:26:26-08:00

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Program Manager for Open For Business, CREATE, and ERV

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Ian Wenck

2023-08-28T15:09:14-07:00

Machine Shop Department Head

Department(s): Machine Shop

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Machine Shop Technician

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Ismael Plasencia

2022-12-13T16:36:56-08:00

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Community Program Manager

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Jay Kravitz

2021-03-12T08:33:16-08:00

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Special Ops

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Jeanne Taylor

2023-08-24T16:14:41-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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Jesse Hamrah

2023-08-22T11:55:22-07:00

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Systems and Purchasing Studio Manager

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Johannes Valvur

2023-01-30T10:29:43-08:00

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Studio Safety Supervisor

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Kelmen Wu

2021-12-21T12:20:50-08:00

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Accounting Manager

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Kirsten Kelly

2022-05-06T11:34:06-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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Ledora Lewis-Hightower

2021-09-01T14:19:30-07:00

Instructor

Department(s): Woodworking

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Custodian

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Lillianna Torres

2023-11-06T16:12:45-08:00

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Development Manager

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Lucie Scanlon

2023-08-22T11:31:18-07:00

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Studio Operations Technician

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Melissa Gray

2020-11-16T18:02:19-08:00

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Senior Programs Manager

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Michael Sturtz

2021-01-29T11:25:43-08:00

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Founder

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Omar Abdelmegeid

2023-01-25T16:24:53-08:00

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Salesforce Data Coordinator

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Reiss Larkin

2023-01-30T10:32:46-08:00

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Studio Systems & Purchasing Manager

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Rikki Smeltzer

2023-01-24T12:39:58-08:00

Department(s): Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather, Textiles, & Fine Art

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Faculty Coordinator

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Samantha Espinoza

2021-12-21T22:14:49-08:00

Instructor

Department(s): Leather, Textiles, & Fine Art

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Youth Program Manager

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Zoe Barley

2023-11-17T15:42:28-08:00

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Customer Support

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Join The Team

Full-time Crucible staff enjoy great benefits, including free tuition on seven Crucible classes a year, paid time off, and medical and dental coverage starting with staff roles at 20 hours a week.

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