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Heidi Wallis (she/her)

Heidi Wallis is a novice woodworker and an avid crafter, cook, and baker; she loves to try new things! She brings her skills of project planning, event organization and a bit of fundraising experience to the organization. She currently works at a Fortune 500 company as a regulatory affairs specialist and previously worked in microbiology. Heidi is eager to support the continued success of this inclusive community.

Molly Green (she/her)

Molly Green is an educator with a passion for crafting, DIYing, and community-centered making. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, and has spent her career thus far in international education. Outside of work you can find Molly hosting crafty gatherings with Twin Cities Craft Club—usually knitting or crocheting—or tackling house projects in her backyard. Her first class at Fireweed gave her the confidence to step into a traditionally male-dominated space, sparking a love for hands-on learning that she’s now passionate about sharing with others.

Nico Carpenter (he/they)

Erika Janik (she/her)

Erika Janik is a writer, editor, and audio maker with more than 15 years experience working with and for mission-driven organizations. Currently, she is the managing editor of the Peabody award-winning environmental podcast Threshold. Erika has never met a craft she won't try. She loves knowing how things work and trying something new.

Amanda Ressler

Amanda is a lifelong believer in the power of making—whether it’s building a table or building community. With a background in finance and a love for hands-on problem-solving, she’s excited to support Fireweed’s mission of creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for learning and creativity. She brings a thoughtful, collaborative spirit and a deep appreciation for spaces where people grow through making.

Stephanie Lunieski (she/her)

Stephanie is a woodworker, sculptor and runs her studio furniture company, Lefty Design Co in Minneapolis, MN. She attended the nine-month woodworking program at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship as well as assisted summer courses there. Stephanie teaches at Fireweed Community woodshop and she believes everyone deserves to experience woodworking and the empowerment that comes with crafting something with your hands.

Barbara Mikk (she/her)

Barbara grew up in a small Wisconsin town, rooted in neighbors and community. She’s lived in Minneapolis and worked at the U of M since 1989, where she currently leads 50+ professional and student staff at International Student and Scholar Services (iSSS). She brings a wealth of leadership, management, financial (budgets over $4 million), strategic planning, crisis and grant writing experience (more than $3.5 million in training grants). Her earlier career including curriculum design and facilitating intercultural learning. She’s humble, a strong listener, and energized by teams working together. She hikes local and simple trails, in awe of the beauty of trees. She’s new to Fireweed and deeply impressed with its focus, energy, and mission. Growing up, tools were for her brothers. She’d like to contribute to the empowerment Fireweed makes possible and to participate in making something together. 

Katie Rehani (she/her)

Heidi Wagner (she/her)

Adrienne Baker (she/her)

Adrienne is a lawyer, facilitator, and educator committed to public interest work.  She currently works for the Minnesota Justice Foundation as a Staff Attorney.  Adrienne believes in the power of creative play-- and that experiential education is the best (and most fun!) way to learn.  She admires Fireweed's collective vision as an inclusive place for building, making, and creating.  She's delighted to be part of the Fireweed community.

Jeanette Torkelson (she/her)

Jeanette has been carving and weaving for 5 years now, after taking her first spoon class with Jess Hirsch. She teaches sharpening, bowl carving and shaker boxes at Fireweed woodshop. She and her wife have 6 chickens, one dog, one cat, and not enough house plants and they all live together in the Corcoran neighborhood of Minneapolis. Her favorite tool is the Kalthoff axe and she loves seeing the relationships that form through craft.

Margaret Grefig (she/her)

Margaret has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance in the non-profit sector from Finance Manager at the YWCA of Minneapolis, to Financial Analyst at Metropolitan Council to Controller at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. She has worked extensively with grant writing, audit, budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling and seeks ways to share those skills with organizations rooted in social justice. Margaret loves 10-keys, spreadsheets, getting in over her head on home renovation projects, traveling, exploring nature and dancing in the kitchen.