Angela is the Founder and Executive Director of Upcycle Arts. Angela is constantly creating, whether it’s baking, sewing costumes, stilt walking, or circus aerial. She is so excited to bring the world of creative reuse to Charlotte. She has a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University and spent four years in the military at Fort Bragg, NC.

Rachel is originally from Greenville, SC but is SO proud to have called Charlotte home for almost 25 years. She loves being creative and can be found immersing herself in anything creative. She loves to sew. And draw. And paint. And re-create. She also loves to shop. She believes this inspires creativity in her "real job" as a graphic designer, but in truth, it's because she's also on the lookout for the perfect pair of Mary Janes (any color, stacked heel). Rachel received a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design from the Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). She's married and has two daughters who are budding artists themselves.

Sophia is a sewist and hosts Sew Social Charlotte a club where sewing and socializing attempt to take place at the same time. She has a background in change management and employee engagement. At work, she applies design thinking to create collaborative learning experiences that mix work and play. Sophia brings with her an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Emily Pearce is a children’s author and artist with a background in professional fundraising, primarily in prospect research. She is passionate about crafting and sustainability and loves to sew in her spare time.