Meet Our Team

Colin Jaramillo

Chairman

Colin is an IT Specialist and Facilities Manager for the Santa Clara Resource Center. With a blend of unique skills serving the nonprofit sector, and coming from a Makerspace and Anthropological background, Colin brings a unique set of skills to the Humanmade board. Colin is also Familiar with Cisco-Meraki cloud-managed networks, Server 2008/2012 with domain controls, and Faronics Deep Freeze Management. Colin is no stranger to IT buildout/construction environments from negotiations with ISPs, computer imaging, and security access systems, and helped both Techhshop and Humanmade build out its facilities.

James Otteson

James C. Otteson, a Managing Director of the Partner Practice Group. James brings his 30 years of experience as a Bay Area attorney advising partners and law firms on trends and conditions in the lateral market, identifying opportunities, and providing strategic insight. As a former partner at two AmLaw, 100 law firms and the founder of a successful Intellectual Property litigation boutique, James leverages his unique perspective to assist the Humanmade Board.

Cameron Matzke

Cameron is a Systems Architect for Cruise with a passion for making and building. With an extensive background in the Bay Area Maker Movement, Cameron brings almost a decade of Mechanical Engineering and hardware experience to Humanmade’s growing work in the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development sector. Cameron aims to use his experience to pay it forward to others,and help guide our understanding of the ever evolving advanced manufacturing sector.

Ryan Spurlock

Founder & CEO

As the Founder and Executive Director of Humanmade, Ryan’s mission is to empower individuals in our community to become the next generation of inventors, designers, makers, and manufacturers by providing access to the best training, tools, and facilities. Formerly the General Manager of TechShop San Francisco, and through his continued work at Humanmade, Ryan has assisted thousands of Bay Area residents gain life changing skills and guided them on their path to economic sustainability. Ryan continues to use his combined experience to evolve the traditional makerspace model by providing underserved Bay Area residents access to costly hands-on learning experiences through workforce development-based training and career placement programs.

As a long-time contributor and supporter of the maker/manufacture movement, Ryan is passionate about growing the movement into a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable manufacturing sector; while also enabling individuals to utilize the tools of the modern maker economy to gain the skills needed to fill essential manufacturing jobs in the Bay Area and provide equitable opportunities for all.  

Eric Hess

Director of Operations

Amber Anderson

Program Manager and Client Support & Outreach Coordinator

Amber Anderson, ACSW serves as the Program and Client Support Manager for the Next Generation Manufacturing Training at Humanmade. She has extensive experience in supporting community members throughout the Bay Area in establishing and achieving both personal and professional goals, working collaboratively with each individual to strengthen their unique skills and interests. Her experience as a supervisor and program manager informs soft skill curriculum and professional development activities, and her experience supporting individuals from broad backgrounds, industries and experiences guides the individualized training plans for each participant to achieve their career ambitions. She provides instruction, mentorship and guidance to participants, furthering their career development process and assisting them on their path to meaningful employment. 

Jasper Thomas

Lead NGMT Program Instructor

As Humanmade's Lead NGMT program instructor, Jasper's expertise includes hands-on instruction in CNC and manual mills, basic metal shop tools, and computer training in CAD and CAM using Fusion 360, along with blueprint reading and creation. As a dedicated educator, he crafts inclusive and adaptable curricula that empower students of all skill levels to excel. Previously, as Humanmade's Additive Manufacturing 3D Instructor, Jasper gained extensive experience in curriculum development. Recognizing his talent for creating effective programs, Humanmade's founder entrusted him with leading and revitalizing the NGMT program, where he developed a cohesive and impactful curriculum that prepares students for success in manufacturing careers while advancing his own professional growth.

Outside of work, Jasper has been a passionate visual artist for over 35 years, focusing recently on analog photography. Using manual cameras for full creative control, he shares his instant photography daily on social media, highlighting his dedication to art alongside his professional work.

Jody Roane

NGMT Instructor: Additive Manufacturing

Jody is a U.S. Army Veteran who graduated from the Additive Manufacturing program at Humanmade in 2024. Jody has a background in 3D modeling, character design, 3D animation, Programming, and Computer Manufacturing. He began his Journey at Humanmade in Cohort 17 of the Advance Next Generation Manufacturing Training in search of a career. There they learned the fundamentals of CAD modeling in Fusion 360 and became an assistant instructor helping to teach Fusion 360 and 3D printing. After learning the instructor ropes they stepped into their current role as the lead instructor of the 3D Additive Manufacturing training program. Jody is also fairly involved in the regular maintenance of some of the machines in the shop. If he isn’t helping you build confidence in a new skill you can find him putting the final touches on your favorite tool.

Mary Ritter

NGMT Assistant Instructor: CNC Machining

Mary came to Humanmade in Fall of 2025 to attend cohort 23 of the Next Generation Manufacturing Training program. After graduating, she was looking to start a new chapter in her career and gain new skills around the shops. She now helps teach Fusion 360, design, CAM, and shop basics in the Subtractive Manufacturing program.
Mary has as a background in CAD, digital fabrication, prototyping, and product design. When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys designing and fabricating kitschy earrings, experimenting with tie dye, and exploring the coast with her little dog, Odin.

Ashley Clayton

Project Specialist

Ash has been with Humanmade since its opening in 2019 and specializes in woodworking and digital manufacturing. He is highly skilled in the wood shop, where he focuses on advanced woodworking techniques and supports members with a variety of projects. Ash’s role includes teaching workshops, maintaining and calibrating equipment, and contributing to the development of new programs and training opportunities to enhance member skills. He also plays a key role in ensuring the workshop environment remains organized, functional, and welcoming.

With a BA in Japanese Language from San Francisco State University and a strong background in craftsmanship and design, Ash brings a unique perspective to Humanmade’s creative and technical offerings. In addition to his instructional and maintenance work, he builds custom electric guitars, showcasing his expertise and passion for woodworking.

Curren Mandon

Project Specialist

Curren joined the Humanmade team in the Summer of 2026 as a Project Specialist. He is an educator, maker, and lifelong tinkerer who believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, create, and build. He graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Education and Social Transformation and spent three years working at the UCLA Makerspace. Curren became a Lead Technician and supported everything from workshops and student projects to equipment maintenance and safety training. Since then, he has continued teaching makerspace skills to K-5 students through projects involving 3D printing, laser cutting, coding, and microcontrollers. Curren is especially passionate about helping new makers move past the feeling that a tool or project is too difficult, and showing them they are capable of much more than they first imagined. At Humanmade, he is excited to combine his love for fabrication and education with his belief in community-centered learning, helping members gain the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into reality.

Jay Nguyen

Project Specialist

Coco Candelario

Member Services Expert

Coco has been involved with Humanmade's Member Services since 2021. While they are mostly seen at the front desk, they also work behind the scenes for Humanmade's social media, marketing, and outreach. Their background in illustration and graphic design goes hand-in-hand with any artistic needs that the shop may have. They usually answer questions about membership, but are also happy to provide insight on anything design related. Outside of work, Coco enjoys coordinating outfits, playing video games, and drawing comics.