Synergo Arts
Mission
Synergo Arts empowers communities of artisans around the world to maximize their health, income, performance, productivity, and the quality of the crafts that they create. We provide consulting, education and design resources that enable local people to be self sufficient.
Programs
We provide ergonomics education, consulting, and product development services to artists and artisans. In the developing world our current major focus is setting up production and distribution systems for the ergonomic bench & education program for backstrap weavers. Our five year goal is for all backstrap weavers in Latin America to have access to the bench. In the USA our other activities include ergonomics consultations for artists, and professional development for art educators.
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Personnel Overview
Karen Piegorsch - Founder, Synergo
Social entrepreneur. Over 27 years of hands-on consulting experience; implementing ergonomic solutions for manufacturing, office, and artisan work environments. Faculty researcher & teacher of ergonomics for 10 years, University of SC. Leader of Synergo’s ergonomics product design team and backstrap weaving bench project. Artist. Spanish language skills. Member of Weave a Real Peace.
Cindy Lair - Manufacturing Consultant
Production Manager for Schacht Spindle Co., Inc., the largest manufacturer of hardwood weaving looms, spinning wheels and accessories in the United States. Considered an expert on spinning wheel and hand weaving loom operation; over 19 years experience in the industry. Artist and designer. Member of Weave a Real Peace.
Anne Dunham - Organizational Development Consultant
Over 17 years of hands-on, executive-level public sector experience; advising, developing and managing non-profit organizations. Entrepreneur & business owner/manager for 12 years. Guidance counselor and teacher of language arts, junior high & highschool levels, for 17 years. President, advisory board of the Conference of Northern California handweavers. Artist. Member of Weave a Real Peace.
Personnel Statistics
Karen Piegorsch,
Founder, President
Founded in 1993
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 3
Financial Statistics
Budget (2006): $ 131,470
Budget (2005): $ 112,820
Maximum Budget: $ 138,510
Overhead: 13 %
Other funding sources: Private donors
Religious Affiliation: No religious affiliation.
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