Becky Zajdel is a proud “citizen of the world,” maker, and a huge fan of comic books and ice hockey. She has been a member of HackPGH for ten years, serving on the Board of Directors for almost eight. Becky has over a decade of non-profit management experience and has written almost half a million in grants - $50,000 for HackPGH alone! She brings her “Becky magic” talents to our organization including fundraising, legal writing, event planning, forging relationships with local businesses, and outreach efforts. Becky believes that makerspaces should be accessible to anyone regardless of prior experience or socioeconomic barriers. Her goal is to establish HackPGH as the ultimate “third place”.

Full time test engineer testing thin film equipment for potential use for semiconductors or medical devices. You can typically find Andrew in the jewelry workstation in Soft Arts making pendants or rings with brass and copper. He enjoys using geometric designs and contrasting materials in his art.

Full time software engineer with a focus on robotics. Has been building and using 3D printers for over 15 years. Enjoys designing and building her own robotics designs, playing boardgames, riding her motorcycle, and camping.

Grew up in Memphis, Wilkes moved all over the south before coming to Pittsburgh. Wilkes has a real passion for video games for both their game play and how they are designed. Wilkes was an early adopter of 3D printers and built many overtime.

Lucian Chapar has a strong passion for building things and making technology accessible to everyone. With extensive experience in hackerspace management, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing hardware design, his mission is to demonstrate that sharing skills, expanding access to tools and resources, and promoting the accessibility of disruptive technology can empower individuals and break down oppressive systems.