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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

 
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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.

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Who We Are

We are a collection of designers, makers, educators, and doers passionate about making change.

 
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Maya Bird-Murphy

Founder and Executive Director

Chinwendu Ibe

Boston Program Facilitator

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Stephen Cortez

Chicago Design Lead, Program Facilitator

Charlemya Erasme

Boston Program Facilitator

Karli Honroth

Chicago Program Facilitator

Shesi Azeez

Boston Program Facilitator

Claudia Ansorena

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

Ariane Panter

Senior Director, Global DEI Strategy and Corporate Function Support - McDonald's Corporation

Taylor Holloway

Public Programs & Community Engagement Manager -
U.S. Biennial

Dave Pabellon

Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion - AIGA Chicago