Our Team

Outside of work, I enjoy painting, cooking, and writing short stories. I’m drawn to expressive outlets that let me explore new ideas, experiment, and tell stories in different ways.

I’m the founder and president of NextFab, and created this makerspace to help people turn ideas into physical objects, products, and businesses. The best part of working at NextFab is the culture of learning, innovating, and collaborating that we share with each other. My technical expertise is in 3D printing technology, and I have degrees in physics and mechanical engineering, and have worked in applied physics and done research in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and robotics. My favorite things at NextFab are our accelerator programs, because they connect us to great new people and great new ideas.Outside of NextFab, I enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding with my wife, Jill, and playing classical guitar.

I first started as a member in Wilmington, but I wanted to highlight the makers at NextFab and got the chance when a position opened up to work here. Most members are great with their craft, however, they aren’t the best at documenting their process. I wanted to get the visuals of makers working in and on their craft. Hopefully, seeing other makers work on their projects will inspire others to start or continue theirs. When not creating videos in the shops, I enjoy listening and dancing to music, spending time with family, and spending time in nature.

With over 25 years of experience in technology development, I’ve combined my engineering expertise with business experience gained during my years as the VP of eBusiness Architecture at Citibank.  I have expertise in information security, compliance, information management, and operations management, and my experience includes developing embedded controllers, communications networks, image processing systems, and secure data processing systems. NextFab is all about the embodiment of cutting-edge fabrication technology coupled with education, two of my greatest passions. When not working on IT, I enjoy camping, biking, and hiking.

After earning my BA in Communications in 2020, I spent four years working in nonprofit marketing in the Bay Area before transitioning into contract marketing work across a variety of industries, including tech, theater arts, and a Muay Thai gym in Los Angeles. I’m excited to be at NextFab, exploring new marketing opportunities and showcasing the incredible things people can create with their own hands.

Outside of work, I’m a big sports fan who enjoys traveling, designing my own projects, and exploring the East Coast, which is still relatively new territory for me.

As Chief Operating Officer, I pair hands-on fabrication expertise with operational strategy to support NextFab’s growing maker ecosystem.

After earning a BFA in Printmaking & Book Arts from the University of the Arts in 2012, I joined NextFab as a member in 2014, using the shops to launch Good Measure, a custom furniture, signage, and home goods company. In 2018, I joined the staff as Digital Fabrication Technical Supervisor, later serving as Wilmington Location Manager and Director of Facilities & Safety. After completing an MBA in Process Management from Widener University in 2024, I stepped into the COO role in 2025.

Today, I draw on my background as both an entrepreneur and a maker to build scalable, practical systems across our shops. Outside of NextFab, I continue to operate Good Measure, co-run Little Canteen (a small vending machine business) with my wife, and compete in a local billiards league with NextFab colleagues and friends.

I joined NextFab shortly after graduating from Moore College of Art and Design, where I focused on oil painting and sculpture. I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember, and working here allows me to stay right at the heart of the creative community. I find so much inspiration in seeing what our members create – talking through your projects always ignites my own creative brain! While my background is in fine arts, I’m currently diving headfirst into learning jewelry and woodworking. I’m a firm believer that the best part of any project is the troubleshooting and the challenges along the way.

Caroline Gore’s studio practice is deeply rooted in jewelry and metalsmithing processes; everything flows through this intensely technical knowledge base rooted in traditional analog processes. Her jewelry is primarily made with 18k gold, platinum, natural gemstones, and other material investigations. Decades of making, the outcomes of Caroline’s work have varied in media, scale, and implementation, ranging from jewelry to sculptural installations, photography, and large-scale drawing. She is represented by Gallery Loupe in Montclair, New Jersey. Her work can be found in the permanent collections of The Museum of Fine Arts – Houston, The Museum of Fine Arts –Boston, Racine Art Museum, and in numerous private holdings.

I joined the NextFab team in 2022, hoping to hone and advance my skills as a woodworker and teacher. Since then, I’ve grown into a passionate educator, fabricator, and maker who believes deeply that anyone can learn to work with their hands. At NextFab, I’m especially committed to demystifying the woodshop—transforming what can often feel like an intimidating space into one that’s welcoming, empowering, and full of possibility for all.

Whether guiding a beginner through their first dovetail or helping an experienced woodworker take on a more ambitious project, I love teaching people of all skill levels how to make beautiful, lasting things. Outside of teaching, I build furniture and housewares, and work on sustainability-focused land projects that reflect a love for thoughtful design and a commitment to ecological stewardship. When not covered in sawdust, you can usually find me swimming in a river and soaking up the sun.

I first started working at NextFab because I wanted to use and advance my skills in hands-on manufacturing in a creative environment. I enjoy learning through my work here, and through teaching others, and creative problem solving. My main expertise is in Machining/CNC, welding and fabrication, both self-taught and at NextFab. As far as things I’ve worked on for NextFab, I got a huge sense of accomplishment from fabricating the frames for the “Spit Spreads Death” parade put on by Blast Theory and the Mutter Museum in late September of 2019. It was my first time heading up a project of that scale, both physically and logistically, and to have the opportunity to be a part of the event that they were built for is something I don’t think I’ll encounter again. That being said, I think my true favorite project at any given moment is the last thing I put together from my scrap collection. I enjoy working within the constraints of a finite amount of material in unusual shapes as it forces me to create something unique, which usually end up as gifts.

I studied metal and glass at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I discovered my passion for jewelry making and wearable art. Since joining NextFab as Jewelry Technical Supervisor in 2025, I’ve found a dream job that combines my enthusiasm for making with my passion for teaching. I enjoy empowering others in the jewelry studio, sharing the skills that light me up, and watching people challenge themselves, discover new possibilities, and bring their ideas to life. The world needs more beauty, whimsy, creativity, and innovation, and it’s a joy to help cultivate that spirit at NextFab.

Outside the studio, you’ll find me hiking, fermenting things in my kitchen, making pinch pots, drawing, smelling flowers, painting, printmaking, volunteering, or chillin’ with my elderly cat.

I am the Textiles and Metal Shop Manager at our North Philly location. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in sculpture, followed by a graduate degree in visual studies, I got to work for a variety of artists building their sculptures, held a few factory jobs as a machine operator, taught in a college, and have exhibited my artwork all over the country and a handful of places abroad. I started working at NextFab because it seemed like a good fit with my variety of skill sets and seemed like a very cool place to work (it is!) with a lot of creative and inspiring projects being made. The shops we have are truly incredible, and my team is like my family. You can also find me running the gallery space and artist residency programs at NextFab, along with my special helper, Girlfriend, the NextFab shop dog.

I started with NextFab as a member in 2014 and couldn’t get enough. So I took the opportunity of a full time supervisor position in 2016, knowing it was a place I could always learn more from, and help others learn in return. I love the different fabrication challenges that come up every day, and helping members think through them. When I can explain something the right way and see the light bulb click on for someone, those are the moments that make this job. I have my BFA in Craft/Material Studies in Wood from the University of the Arts, and worked at multiple cabinet and job shops previously, as well as at a high end wood furniture production facility, and have maintained a personal fabrication practice since 2014. One of my favorite projects was a very specific and highly refined “”work bench”” for a local artist. It had many functions, compartments for specific tools and materials, moving and interlocking parts, and a modular stylized marquetry pattern of my own design for the top work surface and removable table leaf. I enjoyed the never ending engineering feat to make it all work together, and meet the many requirements of the artist’s workflow.

That…or I made this wood pizza as a gag gift once that looked soooo real, crispy and greasy. Still does 4 years later.

I run the Jewelry Department at NextFab and have expertise in working with metal at a small scale. I graduated from University of the Arts with a degree in Crafts, and have had many odd jobs over the years working across diverse materials including glass, wood, and textiles. I worked at an awesome ethically sourced jewelry shop for over four years and gained important knowledge of both the retail side of making and the value of offering customizations.

I joined the team in 2014 when NextFab was just starting its second location in North Philly. This location was slated to include a new department – Jewelry! I really enjoy teaching and the continued learning environment that the studios support. The community, connections and shared resources are a constant inspiration to push myself and each other to set goals and put the work in to see them through. My work day is incredibly dynamic and requires a balance of all of the things – this requires a ‘figure it out’ team spirit that I have endless gratitude for everyday! In 2021, I participated in a collaborative quilt project that was started by NextFab member Kara Khan, where I brought in my jewelry skills by making small leaves that I embroidered onto the quilt square. I purchased reclaimed corset boning from The Resource Exchange and stitched these on as the border. The contributors were all women, including a coworker and a great friend. Sometimes working on a collaborative piece is just what you need to get inspired to work on your personal projects again!

My background and specialties include digital fabrication, specializing in CAD and designing for prototyping/manufacturing, as well as animation, coding, and compiling. I also have a good bit of experience in physical creation, where I lean heavily towards wood processes, lasers, and 3D printing. Very shortly after I was introduced to NextFab, I knew I needed to be part of the community in any way I could. I started by spending all my waking moments here as a member and shortly there after I joined the team. Now, as the South Philly Location Manager, I find I’m able to feel fulfilled in my work by helping teams and individuals achieve their fabrication goals. Nothing makes me happier than seeing one of our members succeed in their goals.

I’m also an avid fisherman and specifically catching fish on bait I made, from hard baits I’ve whittled down from a chunk of wood to tying flies. In my opinion, there is nothing better then being deep in the woods, away from all human interactions and pulling out a beautiful trout out of the water from something you made yourself.