Maker’s Lab Map · UC Davis
Anant Madhok
Building the Maker’s Lab Map so fellows can locate nearby labs, tools, training spaces, directions, and practical fabrication resources in each project area.
The people turning the mission into real work.
Fellows bring different backgrounds into one shared build: maker lab research, construction, stewardship, robotics, design, documentation, and practical field work.
Featured leader
Michelle Crosby
Chief Executive Officer · 500 Acres
Michelle Crosby is the Chief Executive Officer of 500 Acres. She leads the foundation’s work to turn land, housing, training, and community ownership into a practical pathway for young builders. Her role connects the fellowship, Hack Housing, the Innovator Barndo, sponsors, mentors, and field projects into one mission: helping people learn by building real homes and real capacity.
Fellow roster
Different tracks, one shared build.
Artist in Residence · Atlanta, Georgia
James Washington
A Bard College graduate with a joint degree in Architecture and Studio Arts, James brings design, visual storytelling, and creative documentation to the fellowship.
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Fellow · Profile in progress
Matalyn Perdew
Listed with the cohort in the Foundation Week report. Her full track, project details, and approved bio can be added when confirmed.
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Build Track
Isaiah Valencia
Part of the build-focused cohort, contributing to hands-on construction learning, site understanding, and practical project development.
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Agricultural Stewardship
Mac Holmes
Focused on the land, food, site care, and stewardship systems that connect housing work to healthy, useful places.
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Agricultural Stewardship
August Easley
Working in the stewardship track, where fellows study how land, daily operations, and housing support each other.
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Build Track
Adriano Muro
Contributing to the build track through practical workshop participation, construction learning, and hands-on project execution.
Robot and Drone Track · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Shaunak Roy
A current MS Robotics student, Shaunak is interested in robotic and automation systems that collaborate with people and support work in remote, communication-limited environments.
Robot and Drone Track · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Siddharth Senthilnathan
A University of Minnesota robotics graduate, Siddharth is focused on drone operations, environmental monitoring, autonomous systems, and practical mission-driven technology.
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Technology Integration Track
Srinketh Shankar
Working on technology integration for the fellowship, helping connect project ideas, tools, and digital systems to practical field outcomes.
Program contributors
Mentors, employers, and project support.
These contributors helped shape Foundation Week through leadership, workshops, design guidance, operations, and project support.
Michelle Crosby
Chief Executive Officer, 500 Acres.
John Seidl
Chairman, 500 Acres Group of Companies.
Mikey Thomas
Master Builder at 500 Acres and member of the 10k Acres team.
John Santos
Workshop facilitator and environmental science teacher at High Tech High in San Diego.
Terrence Curry
Designer and educator with experience across AMDG Design, TU Delft, and Harvard University.
Cole Kreiling
Foundation Week contributor focused on workshop participation and project support.
Valerie Coffey
Foundation Week contributor.
Yuchun Zhang
Urban designer and spatial researcher focused on planning, architecture, public engagement, and inclusive design.
Spozami Kakar
Interim Corporate Secretary at 500 Acres Group of Companies.
Become a fellow
Learn by doing real work.
The fellowship gives young builders practical ways to learn, contribute, document, and move toward ownership.
