TERRI CANIS - PRESIDENT
Terri started Craftibility as an LLC in 2013. Her goal of having her own nonprofit was inspired by the children that she taught in the public schools that had multiple special needs. She recognized a need for teaching children of all abilities to learn to be more accepting of others. The focus turned to the elderly and adults with special needs, as young children do not have many opportunities to interact with these demographic groups while out in the community. Terri's family's support enables her to move forward with achieving her long term goals for Craftibiity Foundation.
Barry Brimer - Secretary
Barry has been a lifelong volunteer. He has volunteered with many organizations benefiting children and families from a variety of backgrounds. He feels that it is important that everyone fits in, feels welcome, and has people in their lives that fully understand them.
kellee Jacques - parent/BOARD MEMBER
Kellee’s daughter participated in Craftibility classes from a toddler, all the way through first grade. Her son also participated in classes associated with our Foundation. Kellee joined our board since she felt that our Foundation provided her two children with fun, engaging activities and social opportunities.
USHA ROY - PARENT/BUSINESS WOMAN/BOARD MEMBER
Usha is a business woman who is committed to creating future leaders based on their strengths and aspirations. Usha is also a parent to a daughter and a son who has special needs.
Zackary C. Nehls - Attorney
Zackary is an attorney Armstrong Teasdale. He has experience in conducting high-level research and drafting detailed legal memoranda. He is also experienced in business management, finance and accounting. In his prior roles as a law clerk, he supported matters relating to contractual drafting, estate planning, real estate, tax and probate law.
LIZZIE FARRIS - BOARD MEMBER
Lizzie is a marketing professional who values creativity and community. As a volunteer board member of the Craftibility Foundation, she helps support its mission and uses her skills to make a positive difference.
Marika Jakubovska - treasureR
Marika is an accounting professional with more than 20 years of experience in a diverse set of industries, both private and public. She has worked for several non-profit organizations, including an economic development corporation, a youth support organization, and a political organization promoting peace and understanding between people. Throughout her career Marika has constantly expanded the scope of her expertise and taken on new responsibilities. She enjoys getting involved in various volunteer activities with the focus on the well being of children. Marika earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Latvia University of Life Sciences & Technologies (European Union), and M.A. in Human Resource Management from Webster University in St. Louis. Marika’s family tradition is to visit U.S. National Parks every summer.
VISHAL PATEL - BOARD MEMBER
Vishal Patel works in the field of pharmaceuticals. Assisting people is a rewarding part of his career. However, personally helping children is something that he had always wanted to do. Craftibility enables Vishal the opportunity to give back to children as well as the community.