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Due to circumstances beyond our control, CoLab is looking for a new home. We have already moved into a temporary space, but we're still looking to secure a bigger, more permanent home. CoLab and SDCAP are currently exploring all of our options, but we need your help!!
Victor holds 24 years experience in product and program management. Nine years ago, he was a 9-5 workman with few artistic outlets. Inspired by what he found at CoLab, Victor evolved from burgeoning artist to Managing Director. Victor takes it as his personal mission to help others experience similar growth and fulfillment through CoLab. He embraces the philosophy that anyone can bring out the artist buried within. Victor manages CoLab, oversees its programs, fundraises, and fosters CoLab's growth into the community.
8yrs of experience in the construction industry. Actively employed at a carpentry design studio creating custom furniture and cabinetry. Intends to share carpentry trade knowledge with all of CoLab’s patrons seeking to learn about woodworking.
Born in Detroit, Thomas studied design at the College for Creative Studies (Detroit) and Montserrat College of Art (Boston) as well as printmaking at SVA (NYC). He’s worked in advertising, design, and entertainment as a creative director, designer, & writer. As a fine artist his primary mediums are sculpture and vaguely defined forms of imagemaking.
As Co-Founder & Creative Director at Alfa Charlie, Reva brings expertise in branding & design to CoLab. When she’s not on the laser, Reva is managing the CoLab brand, website, and renovations. Prior to CoLab, Reva volunteered as Creative Lead at Fab Lab San Diego from 2015-2018, where she designed brand visuals and assisted with youth educational initiatives in collaboration with LRNG and the City of San Diego.
Levity is a photographer, interior decorator, and does business development for a construction staffing company. As a lifelong DIYer, Levity has been involved with many festival art installations and makerspaces throughout California. She enjoys making costumes, wall art, laser cut earrings, and figuring out how things work and how to make them on her own.
Cecile brings 23+ years experience of design and marketing professionalism into targeted and broad outreach for CoLab’s programs. She is also Executive Producer for YOUtopia. Cecile bridges a crucial gap between CoLab’s programs, community outreach, and the culture that sets CoLab apart from other arts collaboration spaces.
Nicole (playa name: Miss Information) has been a regional contact for Burning Man in San Diego since 2010. In addition to her role as a regional contact, she has been the communications lead for YOUtopia (2010-2017) and has produced Figment in San Diego, a free interactive and participatory arts event that took place in 2013-2017 in Chicano Park.
Artist, designer, maker & former Managing Director of CoLab (2018-21). Jason currently teaches classes at CoLab, including Screen Printing, CNC Router, Advanced CNC Laser, and more. Upon first being captivated by CoLab at his first laser class, Jason has been working to make CoLab a place for people to discover new sides of their creativity or share what they know.
With your help, we can rebuild Colab bigger and better than ever. We are passionate about our community and absolutely dedicated to keeping this dream alive. Email us at info@sdcolab.org if you want to help with the move. If you can, please make a donation so we can keep offering low cost maker classes, equipment, and community space here in San Diego.
