Kayla Clark, Library Services Coordinator, July 2022-
Favorite Tool: Flathead Screwdriver. I have found countless uses for a flathead screwdriver: opening things, prying, punching holes, and my favorite, getting to the weeds that grow between the sidewalk cracks.
Favorite DIY Project: I am particularly proud of the built-in shelves in my living room.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: As a DIY-er, with a strong interest in sustainability, and a background working with nonprofits, the ToolBox Project was a natural fit. I appreciate that this organization builds connections in our community, and the practical benefits of sharing resources with our neighbors.
My Background: I'm a Eugene transplant from California. My professional background is in community relations, nonprofit administration, and events.
Favorite Tool: Flathead Screwdriver. I have found countless uses for a flathead screwdriver: opening things, prying, punching holes, and my favorite, getting to the weeds that grow between the sidewalk cracks.
Favorite DIY Project: I am particularly proud of the built-in shelves in my living room.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: As a DIY-er, with a strong interest in sustainability, and a background working with nonprofits, the ToolBox Project was a natural fit. I appreciate that this organization builds connections in our community, and the practical benefits of sharing resources with our neighbors.
My Background: I'm a Eugene transplant from California. My professional background is in community relations, nonprofit administration, and events.
Willa Bauman, Operations Manager, 2018-2022
Favorite Tool: Broadfork - I live on clay soil, so broadforks are a way of life.
Favorite DIY Project: My house - a 100-year-old barn that my father and I remodeled in 2013. Our first task was removing the blackberries growing through the walls. Now the barn is home to my dog June, cats Hudson and Sova, and occasionally a handful of ducklings.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: Learning building skills for the first time in my twenties, I relied a lot on borrowed tools and community knowledge. Tool sharing makes it possible for anyone to tackle the hard projects, build instead of buy, and build strong community networks in the process.
Favorite Tool: Broadfork - I live on clay soil, so broadforks are a way of life.
Favorite DIY Project: My house - a 100-year-old barn that my father and I remodeled in 2013. Our first task was removing the blackberries growing through the walls. Now the barn is home to my dog June, cats Hudson and Sova, and occasionally a handful of ducklings.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: Learning building skills for the first time in my twenties, I relied a lot on borrowed tools and community knowledge. Tool sharing makes it possible for anyone to tackle the hard projects, build instead of buy, and build strong community networks in the process.
Anya Dobrowolski, ToolBox Co-Founder & Past Operations Manager
Favorite Tool: I love the cider press -- it’s the tool that builds community!
Favorite DIY Project: My handknitted wedding dress.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: I wanted to create a place where neighbors can meet and help each other, and the tool library concept just makes so much sense for our community.
My Background: My professional experience emphasizes community planning and sustainable design, project and budget management, strategic planning and management, community engagement, and public process. In addition to the ToolBox Project, I currently work as a project management and sustainability research consultant. In 2016, I developed the Urban Sustainability Directors Network Sustainable Consumption Toolkit and most recently I've helped the City of Eugene to develop their Fix-It Fair program.
Favorite Tool: I love the cider press -- it’s the tool that builds community!
Favorite DIY Project: My handknitted wedding dress.
Why I wanted to get involved with the ToolBox Project: I wanted to create a place where neighbors can meet and help each other, and the tool library concept just makes so much sense for our community.
My Background: My professional experience emphasizes community planning and sustainable design, project and budget management, strategic planning and management, community engagement, and public process. In addition to the ToolBox Project, I currently work as a project management and sustainability research consultant. In 2016, I developed the Urban Sustainability Directors Network Sustainable Consumption Toolkit and most recently I've helped the City of Eugene to develop their Fix-It Fair program.