TEAM
MEET OUR
Margo, aka “Aquagirl”, loves creating all kinds of art. Right now, she's into ceramics, printmaking, and of course sewing. Margo’s favorite items to stitch are tote bags in bright colors with lots of patterns (Fun fact: Margo collects purses & tote bags).
Why is Margo’s nickname “Aquagirl”? Well, she's a Special Olympics super-swimmer! She’s competed in Special Olympics USA Games twice and even went to Greece for Special Olympics World Games! Hello GOLD medals!
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Tyff is the very first designer trained at Inspired-Threads & she LOVES her job! But she doesn't stop creating when she's off the clock. She'll head home to her apartment to crochet or sew gifts for friends.
Tyff stays active all year, training and competing in Special Olympics sports like bowling, soccer, snow-shoeing, basketball, rowing, and track & field. She just took home a GOLD in shotput! YAY Tyff!
Fun fact...she’s a collector of all things Snoopy!
Tyff
Creative Superstars
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Lynne is thrilled to be a designer at Inspired Threads!
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When not in the studio, Lynne spends her time with painting and ceramics. She especially likes to make and decorate plates, and is also learning the art of designing flower bouquets. Currently, Lynne is also taking classes at Mercer Community College.
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Not only is Lynne an artist, you can also find her on the paddleboard!
DESIGN & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
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Erin
Erin is the behind-the-scenes magic maker who keeps things running smoothly! She works closely with our creative superstars to bring their original designs to life digitally, while also making sure our website and online store are looking sharp.
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When she's not collaborating with designers on unique bag creations, you'll find her building out systems and processes that help our studio hum along. She's the one making sure we've got our ducks in a row so our team can focus on what they do best – creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces!
Lead Dream Weaver & Co-Founder
After a long workday about 6 years ago, Jeanene and co-founder, Susan, shared a life-changing "aha" moment while looking at some unique gifts Jeanene had made from old fabric and t-shirts. Connecting that to their frustration with the crazy barriers to employment they were seeing among their friends and families with disabilities, Inspired Threads the idea was born.
With 15 years of rich experience working in the disability community and non-profit sector, Jeanene knows just how important meaningful employment is for everyone, especially for those facing difficulties in securing jobs. That's when Inspired Threads took flight, transforming not just fabric and t-shirts, but lives too!
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Jeanene now leads the way, driven by her clear vision for Inspired Threads: to build a strong, inclusive community grounded on the principles of equity, opportunity, purpose, and dignity. Every day, with every bit of fashionable trash turned into a beautiful object, she is contributing to an empowered workforce that can truly flourish in their roles!
Though Susan has stepped back, she still stands as an honored co-founder. They both laid the initial threads of our vibrant community, intertwining their shared dreams and aspirations. Today, Jeanene carries forward this mission, leading us to create even more opportunities and weaving brighter futures for every member of our Inspired Threads family.
Jeanene (Executive Director)
Mission Champions
Board of Trustees
Eileen
Eileen is a Professor of Art at William Paterson University. She uses printmaking and papermaking to help people around the world find their creative voices.
Monica is the Director of Behavior and Clinical Services at ARC of Mercer. She's an energetic advocate for the disability community with a mission to help disabled people find the hope and courage they need to live life to the fullest.
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Randi
For most of her career, Randi has worked with organizations focused on sustainability and is currently Director of Development for Isles, Inc. Now she's super excited to work with the team at Inspired Threads, too!
Jessica
Jessica is the founder of FabScrap and a self-described "Trash Nerd." She's passionate about waste prevention & committed to community outreach and education.
Mike
Mike has spent over 30 years in the corporate world focused on financial management and is excited to be a part of the Inspired Threads journey. He helps us manage all aspects of finance and is great with a calculator!
Robin
Robin is a lawyer who specializes in labor and employment. She joined the Board to support the awesome mission and incredible Inspired Threads Team!
