Our Mission
Mobile Makers creates programming that encourages youth to become advocates and change-makers in their own communities through design-focused skill-building workshops. Our objectives are threefold:
1. Engage and empower youth through making and skill-building
2. Train and support future public interest architects, designers, and makers
3. Advocate for social, economic, gender, and racial diversity in the architecture and broader design fields
Why This Matters
According to the 2020 NCARB by the Numbers report, 83% of newly licensed architects were white, and 65% were male. Those who are currently not represented need support and guidance for a clearer path to careers in design. Expanding the variety of people entering the field will create more diverse workplaces, leading to more equitable decision making and design. American spaces must reflect America.
Who We Are
We are a collection of designers, makers, educators, and doers passionate about making change.
Maya Bird-Murphy
Founder, Executive Director
Maliq Cherry
Chicago Program Facilitator
Stephen Cortez
Chicago Design Lead, Program Facilitator
Anna Lena Fisher
Boston Program Facilitator
Karli Honroth
Chicago Program Facilitator,
Community Steward
Stacey Pekman Kan
Boston Program Facilitator
Gordon Hill Johnson
Chicago Program Facilitator
DaMario Walker-Brown
Boston Program Facilitator
Board of Directors
Kim Lovely
Housing and Community Development Project Manager - Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
Dave Pabellon
Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion - AIGA Chicago