Meet/Welcome Back Katie!

Our New/Returning Tool Library Manager Katie Gillespie

Why did you join Sustainable Ballard?

I joined Sustainable Ballard for the opportunity to do more for my neighborhood. It’s exciting to see what we’re able to accomplish to keep Ballard green and I love being a part of that!

How long have you been a member of sustainable Ballard?

I’ve been a member since 2022

What project(s) are you currently involved in?

The Tool Library

What was the first Sustainable Ballard Event/Program you attended?

I first joined Sustainable Ballard as it’s Tool Library Manager in 2022.

What do you enjoy most about being a member of Sustainable Ballard?

I enjoy meeting and problem solving with members of the community. I’m an organizer first and a tinkerer second, so there’s so much to learn from our creative neighbors using the Tool Library.

Share a fun fact about yourself:

I love textile crafting of all kinds, and recently began quilting after years of knitting and embroidery.