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Our Team & Community
Atlanta's Scrap Dream Team
Scraplanta's team consists of a joyful mix who are dedicated to keeping craft supplies out of the landfill. Don't be afraid to ask us about our favorite crafts!
The Scrap Squad
Meet the Scraplanta team.
Executive Director
Jonelle Dawkins (she/her)
Jonelle Dawkins proudly carries the torch that Scraplanta's Founders passed to her in 2021. When she visited her first creative reuse center in Greensboro, NC, she was hooked and knew that her beloved Atlanta needed a sustainable and accessible arts space. She is a fiber artist and comedian from Decatur, GA. She is a proud alumna of UGA, NCAT, and Chamblee High School! ​​
Program Director
Symone Gaskin (she/her)
Symone Gaskin is an interdisciplinary artist and changemaker from Atlanta, GA. Scraplanta is a perfect bridge of her love for both, community and art. She is intrinsically motivated by the idea of developing creative solutions to support vulnerable people groups and communities. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a Culture and Social Change Concentration at Kennesaw State University.
Reuse Specialist
Barbara McGuire
The woman of steel. Barbara is a blessing to Scraplanta. She was one of ScrapTucker's first volunteers. She is an excellent baker, gardener, and grandmother to Trista and Zoey, of whom she loves to share pictures. She volunteered with us for two years before she became one of our Reuse Specialists.
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Volunteer Lead
Elizabeth Strauss
Reuse Associate
Haley Hawkins (she/her)
Haley is a fiber artist, yoga teacher, and peer support counselor. She specializes in macrame and teaches a variety of fiber workshops along with managing the Scraplet location in Adair Park. Haley is an abolitionist crafter who believes in art as resistance and seeks to connect sustainable crafting with community resources. Her peer support practice helps others find power in resistance, collective care, and creativity, hh care support.
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Sales Associate
Connor Ashe (he/they)
Connor is an Independent Designer from Atlanta who specializes in upcycled jewelry and accesories. He searches through thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets for his materials. He would be happy to help you plan your next project and brainstorm how to make the most of your stash!
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Volunteer Retention Specialist
Barney McGuire
Barney is the absolute goodest boy! When you come to Scraplanta, please make sure to give him a head pat and a belly rub!
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He's just as excited to see you as you are to see him!
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Board of Directors
Meet our Board.
Board Chair
Harlan Eplan (he/him)
Harlan is a fourth-generation Decatur resident with several years of experience in both start-up and corporate environments. In his spare time, he can be found giving back to the community and creating beautiful memories with his daughter.
Treasurer
Marisa Levy (she/her)
Marisa is a New York native, with a neuroscience background and a passion for creative endeavors. She works as a customer success manager at a fintech startup by day and explores creative outlets at night. Previously, she has taken improv and sketch writing classes and is now focused on using her artistic energy to master her sewing machine. A huge nerd, she aspires to be able to create her own cosplays from scratch for DragonCon.
General Board Member
Angelica Shearer-Bakhsh (she/her)
Angelica is a multi-disciplinary artist and the creative genius behind several amazing brands such as The Bizarre Bazaar, Gator Girl Cotton Candy, and Heavy Metal Honky Tonk. Her life's mission is to uplift and empower artists of all walks of life and looking fabulous while doing it!
General Board Member
Ottilie Murray (they/them)
Ottilie is an award-winning cosplayer with decades of Prop and Costume Experience. They have been a long-time Scraplanta Volunteer and the mastermind behind Scraplanta’s Patchwork Pinwheel Merchandise. Ottilie also enjoys building puppets and sharing their creative adventures.
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General Board Member
Adelin Edwards (she/her)
delin is an operations analyst with a passion for caring for people and the planet. Often found hyping up fellow Earthlings at community gatherings across Atlanta "You got this!" Adelin enjoys sharing people and planet care.
General Board Member
Robert Brush (he/him)
Robert is a Data Analyst at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In his free time, he enjoys live music, bike riding, and exploring new creative skills. Robert graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. His passion for art and sustainability has drawn him to creative reuse.
General Board Member
Benita Arokiaraj (she/her)
Benita is a public health professional with a mission to build and support resilient communities. In her personal life, Benita can be found engaging in one of her many hobbies. She is a Bharatanatyam dancer, an avid reader, and loves scrapbooking/ junk journaling.
Founders
Meet our Founders.
Founder
Susan Reu (she/her)
Susan first learned of creative reuse programs from an article in the Sunday newspaper several years ago. After visiting The Scrap Exchange in Durham, NC, she was hooked. Two of her favorite creative reuse activities have been making business cards from cereal boxes and making quilt squares with donated fabric and trim. Collage is her favorite form of artistic expression. Susan studied journalism at the University of Georgia and technical writing at Southern Polytechnic State University. She currently works as a freelance writer and editor. She derives joy from passing donated art materials along to artists, teachers, parents, and children.
Founder
Sally Shelton
Sally Shelton partnered with Susan to start WonderRoot Creative Reuse. They hosted monthly art programs around the Atlanta area with pre-loved art supplies.
Founder
Jamie Rosengren
Jamie is a fiber artist, who works in the film industry and owns Fiber Parts. Jamie helped Scraplanta transition away from WonderRoot and become an independent program.
Founder
Roseanne Winn (she/her)
Roseanne is originally from NYC, where she studied fine arts. Roseanne spent several decades as a software developer before relocating to Atlanta. After hearing about creative reuse, she was delighted to work with Scraplanta. Roseanne volunteers at Scraplanta's community events and in our donation processing area.
Founder
Melissa Wood
Melissa worked with the charter members to host Scraplanta's first pop-up shops with Corner Cup Coffee and Soulshine's Decatur Campus.