Meet the Team
Director
Dan Fowler
Dan is the Director of Social Enterprise at Matchstick Goods. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University New Orleans and an MBA from Antioch University. He has over 8 years of experience leading faith-based non-profit programs.
His favorite thing about working at Matchstick is creating opportunities for students to thrive.
Studio Manager
Blayne Strippelhoff
Blayne is Matchstick Goods' Studio Manager. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art in Design from Asbury University, and has been working with Matchstick since August of 2023.
Blayne's favorite part of working at Matchstick is the calm environment.
Studio Lead
Michele Mina-Hernandez
Michele earned her Associates in Art through Bluegrass Community & Technical College, and starts at UK's College of Art and Design this Fall. She's been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2021.
Her favorite thing about working at Matchstick is that she gets to work with her hands to build and craft pieces, which she finds calming.
Studio Assistant
Lady Anelly
Lady earned her Associates from Bluegrass Community & Technical College and has been working at Matchstick since May 2022.
Student Employee
Brisa Waight
Brisa is a sophomore at Lafeyette High School and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2022.
Her favorite part of working at Matchstick is cleaning up the workspace.
Student Employee
Juvalay Cornelio
Juvalay is a Junior at Bryan Station High School and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2023.
Her favorite part of working at Matchstick is the people and the environment.
Student Employee
Yareli Martinez
Yareli is a senior at STEAM Academy and has been working at Matchstick Goods since June 2023.
Yareli's favorite part of working at Matchstick is expressing herself during creative free time.
Student Employee
Christopher Macias
Christopher is a sophomore at Bryan Station High School and has been working at Matchstick since September 2023.
Christopher's favorite product to make at Matchstick is the tortilla warmer.