abel morales, architecture firm
Abel is a skilled architectural designer and project leader with 15 years’ experience creating community-based mixed-use and workforce housing; restaurant, retail, and hospitality spaces; and sustainable projects utilizing clean technology and materiality.
chris wood, construction adjunct faculty
Chris is the Construction Arts teacher and shop master at John O’Connell High School in San Francisco, as well as an adjunct faculty teaching Construction at City College of San Francisco. Partnering with Youth Art Exchange for the first time in Fall of 2015, Chris shares his tremendous experience as a professional contractor teaching construction techniques and introducing students to the use of common shop tools.
sophia mitguard, fashion design
Sophia has been sewing and making her own patterns for the past eight years. She has a studio in South San Francisco where she has been working on starting a sustainable local brand that focuses on making high quality one of a kind clothing that tells the story of San Francisco where she was born and raised. She loves making her own textiles through different techniques from dyeing to screen printing and using upcycled fabrics from Scrap.
mr. b, illustration/comic book
Mr. B (Brendon Metcalf) is hoping to change the way art is taught to the youth in academics. After studying art at SJSU, he has become a practicing artist and an instructor. Mr. B is passionate about seeing the positive effect art has in young peoples lives.
chris gould, black + white photography
Chris grew up in Santa Rosa and started making photographs as a teenager. He is an artist and educator living and working in San Francisco. In addition to teaching at YAX, he teaches darkroom courses at the Harvey Milk Photo Center and manages the studio of artist John Chiara. Chris loves sharing his passion for photography to students of all ages.
trish callo, architecture + design studio
Trish is an architect, designer and artist with over 25 years of experience in Architecture, Construction, and Art Education. She holds two degrees in art history and architecture, and is currently completing a master’s program. In her professional practice, Trish has led large-scale design and construction projects in the k-12 and healthcare sectors. Trish has taught and mentored Art & Architecture to junior and high school students through Bay Area and national arts non-profits. Her approach is to foster Design Thinking in young people so they can develop the skills to find their creative voice and forge their own individual path. Her professional and personal focus has always been on building strong relationships and community. Trish joined YAX in September 2019 and teaches the Industrial + Product Design course.
trish@youthartexchange.org
anthony jimenez, mural arts
angel green, hip hop dance
aaron gabriel, music production