Matti first joined Ace in 2019 as part of the Monster Corps volunteer program where they supported Python development on the Fob All The Things Project which enables members to access the space 24/7. Several months later they joined the leadership team where they served as Vice President and Tech Director until 2022. As Tech Director they facilitated volunteers for tech projects and used their expertise in web development functions to implement the occupancy tracking and contact tracing system that enabled Ace to remain open through pandemic.

After the passing of long-time Executive Director, Rachel “Crafty” Sadd in 2024, they joined the Board of Directors to help the organization move forward with a focus on creating an even more welcoming, accessible space and to ensure that their perspective as a trans, immigrant, neurodivergent, person is represented at the leadership level. For them, Ace Makerspace offers a refreshing alternative to traditional male dominated hacker/makerspaces and they are excited to help move the mission forward.

In their own life, being a part of the creative Ace Community has played a key supporting their mental health. They use the space to co-work, make art projects, and laser-cut custom gifts for friends. When they aren’t at Ace they love playing guitar and keyboard, writing songs, biking, and hanging out with their adorable cats, Neptune and Buzz.

Job Title:

Chairperson, Board of Directors