Member spotlight - Alicia Thomas

Alicia has been a coworking member at Switchboard since April. You can often find her leading craft classes in the Cafe. I had the chance to sit down with her a few weeks ago. Here's some of what I learned:

What did you want to be when you grew up?
The next Oprah!

Where are you from?
Gary, IN

First job?
In high school I worked for the city of Gary as a bookkeeper.

What do you do?
I have a mobile creative art enrichment company. I get contracted out to do creative art enrichment for people in independent living, after school, and other programs.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Seeing their faces when they are finished with the project.

Inspirational Person?
I’m proud of myself and where I’m going.

Hobbies?
Trying out new pizza places, crafting, and thrifting. 

Favorite pizza in Indy:
Jet’s pizza

Best book?
Any book that was written by Wahida Clark!

What have you been listening to?
Right now, I've been listening to Rod Wave's "Don't Look Down" album,

What is your perfect day?
No line at 7 Brew, Getting Zumba in at the Y, getting all emails sent out, and having a successful craft session.

Why Switchboard?
I love it. It’s the perfect aesthetic. It’s in the hub of Indianapolis.