Cara Kouse, Innovation and Maker Manager

Our Innovation and Maker Manager

Cara is the Innovation and Maker Manager at Spark Place. This innovative maker space is part of the  Greene County Public Library system and provides the community with access to modern technology that allows patrons to make amazing things at their public library. Cara developed the space with innovation in mind! Spark Place is visited by thousands of people each year!

What's this Job all about?

A maker and innovation manager's role is to develop and create a space that fosters innovation and creativity.  A maker space is a place that encourages users and visitors to be creative and put ideas into action.  Cara works for the public library which means she works to make her space accessible to all of the people who live and work in her community. Cara is constantly analyzing which equipment is used most often and how to make the space better over time.

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Creativity

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Innovation

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