Daniel created the Digital Dabblers in February 2022 and has attended/hosted over 600 Meetup events. He graduated Oregon State University in 2017 with a B.S. in Energy Systems Engineering, with minors in Business and Communication. In-between his full-time job as a Network Administrator (for an Oregon non-profit) Daniel enjoys trail running, yoga, swing dancing, and tinkering with Blender 3d/2d projects.

Paul has been attending events with the Dabblers since the first month we started the group. A graduate of the Art Institute of Portland, his visual style tends toward unique, abstract and picturesque landscapes. Hopefully one day he will share his beautiful drawings with the world. But in the meantime we are happy to have him helping co-host our Saturday socials!

Mollee Ostrenga graduated with degrees in Art and Social Science from PSU and have a passion for both creativity and nonprofit work. In addition to working for various nonprofits as a mental health professional, I also love being active outside, spending time with my partner and friends, reading, and dancing. I dream of having 10+ pets one day.

I look forward to supporting the Dabblers!

Katya is a researcher, podcast host, and caretaker of far too many creative hobbies to count. Katya has designed and taught courses and digital educational experiences at the University of Michigan and Duke University, where she completed her PhD in 2020. She’s excited to be helping Digital Dabblers with their education programming - helping talented artists share their knowledge with others in the community. You can learn more about her teaching and other projects at katyagorecki.com

Insta: @thespiralhourglass
Website: annievaughnart.com

Caroline comes from a work background in education and currently designs training for adult learners. Outside of work, Caroline spends their time in Blender and Substance Suite (they get really excited about normal baking ╰(°▽°)╯). They also have worked with the 2d side of Godot and are attempting to learn Unreal. Caroline also loves showing their friends early-web art. You can can find some of their 3d models on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BroodingFlowers

My name is Jonah Leahy, but most people call me Jo. I'm a queer, trans artist and creative problem solver currently hiding between moss-covered trees in Portland, Oregon. I’m passionate about creating inclusive stories that reflect and celebrate the diversity of our world with my work in animation, games, comics, and education. I hope to address the need for empathetic narratives highlighting underrepresented protagonists that connect with all audiences.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo_theastronaut

Dabbs the Duck is a mysterious creature often seen flocking to various coffee shops and events throughout Portland, spreading the word about their favorite community Digital Dabblers!

Morgan was introduced to Digital Dabblers through Daniel. His main interest is in how the nonprofit can continue providing for the community, with a focus on long-term stability. He studied Business & Economics at the University of Oregon. As a Public Adjuster, he advocates for people against insurance companies, helping his community in a different way. Hobbies include: billiards, plants, hiking, travel, beekeeping, and board games. Go Ducks!

Antonio is an experienced artist with a broad range of knowledge in several different mediums. Amongst digital art, they also enjoy sculpting, painting, marker + pen, and collage art. They're very passionate about being able to wear their art through clothes and jewelry, and find a lot of joy in sharing the work they make with the world. Additionally, they've had success exploring more accessible ways for artists with health conditions to create as well!