THE TEAM
We're excited to share our AZ Stitch Lab team below.
Founding AZ Stitch Lab Program Collaborators
SCOTT HATHCOCK
President & CEO, MOONSHOT (Nonprofit)
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BARBRA COFFEE
Director of Economic Initiatives
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ERICA YNGVE
Founder, Sonoran Stitch Factory
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Meet Moonshot's AZ Stitch Lab Program Team
ERICA YNGVE
Entrepreneur in Residence, AZ Stitch Lab
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MAGGIE SALCEDO-MARQUEZ
Production Manager, AZ Stitch Lab
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Marie Teemant
Instructor
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Dennis Phillips
Instructor
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Tina LaChance
Instructor
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Lindsay Heimm
Instructor
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tina lachance - Instructor
TINA LACHANCE
TINA HAS BEEN SERVING THE FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY WITH HER EXPERTISE IN INDUSTRIAL SEWING FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, BOTH AS A BUSINESS OWNER AND AN EMPLOYEE. PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL BUSINESSES
IN TOWN, SHE HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS THAT HIRE, TRAIN, AND RETAIN, HIGHLY SKILLED CRAFTSPEOPLE AS
EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. SHE HAS ALSO SERVED HER COMMUNITY’S INDIVIDUAL SEWING NEEDS THROUGH HER BUSINESS RED THREAD SEWING, LLC; OFFERING ALTERATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SEWING SERVICES.
TINA HAS BEEN SERVING THE FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY WITH HER EXPERTISE IN INDUSTRIAL SEWING FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, BOTH AS A BUSINESS OWNER AND AN EMPLOYEE. PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL BUSINESSES
IN TOWN, SHE HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS THAT HIRE, TRAIN, AND RETAIN, HIGHLY SKILLED CRAFTSPEOPLE AS
EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. SHE HAS ALSO SERVED HER COMMUNITY’S INDIVIDUAL SEWING NEEDS THROUGH HER BUSINESS RED THREAD SEWING, LLC; OFFERING ALTERATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SEWING SERVICES.
Erica Yngve - Entrepreneur in Residence, AZ STITCH LAB
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Erica Yngve, Founder/Owner, Sonoran Stitch Factory
AZ Stitch Lab - Entrepreneur in Residence Erica Yngve is the owner and President of Sonoran Stitch Factory. As a serial entrepreneur, Erica has two other companies based in Tucson, AZ including:
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Maggie marquez - Production Supervisor/Instructor
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Maggie Salcedo, Production Supervisor
Maggie is the Production Supervisor for Sonoran Stitch factory, specializing in pre-production for the Apparel division of Sonoran Stitch Factory. Maggie took her schooling in design at Pima Community College and applied it immediately to her work here: working directly with designers, guiding the Production Assistants in their weekly tasks, and keeping track of inventory. In addition to her responsibilities as Production Supervisor, Maggie works closely with the AZ Stitch Lab students and instructors to develop lesson plans, engage in demonstrations and monitor course objectives and relevancy to the employment marketplace. |
Marie Teemant - INstructor
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Marie Teemant, Instructor
Marie Teemant is a sewist, photographer, maker, and teacher. While she has lived throughout the west, Marie grew up in Henderson, Nevada and has been in Tucson since 2014, when she moved to Arizona for graduate studies. Marie learned sewing growing up, gaining the basic skills through her jobs pinning, clipping, cutting out patterns, and cleaning up threads on the various projects her mother worked on. Marie has expanded these skills, designing, drafting, and sewing her own projects from start to finish. It is a privilege to now work with new, industrial sewists on gaining the skills they need to have long term success in their own sewing journey. |
Dennis Phillips - INstructor
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Dennis Phillips, Instructor
With 32 years experience in the industrial sewing field, Dennis has worked with apparel, upholstery, automobile trimming, commercial tent fabrication, awning construction and more. In addition to his work with the Stitch Lab, he is employed full-time as Lead Designer and Fabricator for a local tactical and body armor manufacturer. Dennis spends much of his spare time sewing side projects and caring for his dog, Boo. |
Lindsay heimm - INSTRUCTOR
founder of Thread & Theory, a local design studio that combines technical expertise with a guidance-based approach to product development. With over fourteen years of diverse industry experience, Lindsay has mastered the art of patternmaking and technical design, always prioritizing more than just aesthetics. Her work is rooted in technical craftsmanship, fit development, and a design perspective that accommodates a wide range of body types and consumer needs.
Every project Lindsay undertakes is a testament to her commitment to excellence and her mission to promote inclusivity within the fashion industry. She believes that true innovation occurs at the crossroads of creativity, technical skill, and collaboration. By cultivating these elements, Lindsay ensures the creation of unique, high-quality results in every project.
As both an industry professional and the founder of Thread & Theory, Lindsay is dedicated to creating apparel and sewn goods that resonate with people from all backgrounds. She also supports independent brands and designers in navigating the industry with a guidance-based approach, reinforcing the belief that fashion and design should be accessible and representative for everyone.
founder of Thread & Theory, a local design studio that combines technical expertise with a guidance-based approach to product development. With over fourteen years of diverse industry experience, Lindsay has mastered the art of patternmaking and technical design, always prioritizing more than just aesthetics. Her work is rooted in technical craftsmanship, fit development, and a design perspective that accommodates a wide range of body types and consumer needs.
Every project Lindsay undertakes is a testament to her commitment to excellence and her mission to promote inclusivity within the fashion industry. She believes that true innovation occurs at the crossroads of creativity, technical skill, and collaboration. By cultivating these elements, Lindsay ensures the creation of unique, high-quality results in every project.
As both an industry professional and the founder of Thread & Theory, Lindsay is dedicated to creating apparel and sewn goods that resonate with people from all backgrounds. She also supports independent brands and designers in navigating the industry with a guidance-based approach, reinforcing the belief that fashion and design should be accessible and representative for everyone.
