$(document).ready(function() { var speed = 500; $("#about_tabs li a:first").addClass('selected'); $("#about_documents p:first").show(); $("#about_tabs li a").bind('click', function(event) { var self = this; var h = $(self).attr('href').substring(1); $('#about_tabs li a.selected').removeClass('selected'); $(self).addClass('selected'); $("#about_documents").slideUp(300, function() { $("#about_documents p:visible").hide(); $("#about_" + h).show(); $("#about_documents").slideDown(700); }); }); $(".staffPic").click(function() { var userId = this.id $("#staffDescription").html(getStaff(userId)); $("#staffPhotos").fadeOut(speed, function() { $("#staffPage").fadeIn(speed); }); return false; }); $("#closeStaffDesc").click(function() { $("#staffPage").fadeOut(speed, function() { $("#staffPhotos").fadeIn(speed); }); return false; }); }); function getStaff(name) { var title = ""; var paragraph = ""; switch(name) { //Leader's Bios case 'dorian': title = "Dorian Johnson"; job = "Project Director"; paragraph = "With over fifteen years of experience in youth education, Dorian has an extensive background in youth and adult entrepreneurship. He has been a sole proprietor, entrepreneurship educator, and the initiator of a number of grassroots youth development projects. Dorian directs Turning Heads\' programs, community relations, and follow-up activities. He holds a bachelor\'s degree in history and African-American Studies from Wesleyan University in Connecticut."; break; case 'jane': title = "Jane Segal"; job = "Director of Sewing and Fashion"; paragraph = "Jane has extensive experience in education and fine arts. Awarded a California Multiple Subjects Credential from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the California College of Arts, she has over 15 years teaching, developing curriculum and working with youth of all ages. In addition, she brings many unique talents and skills having spent twenty years as a community, grass roots activist advocating for women inside the prison system."; break; case 'vicki': title = "Vicki Rega"; job = "Director of Log Cabin Ranch Vocational Programs"; paragraph = "Vicki is a veteran teacher for Turning Heads and has worked at the Ranch for eight years. She has extensive experience in youth development and creative arts. Along with teaching vocational and business courses, she teaches photography and graphic arts at Log Cabin Ranch. She brings great community and professional resources from her background in marketing and advertising from Macy\'s and as a community leader in the Mission District where she lives."; break; //Dorian's Staff Bios case 'natalie': title = "Natalie Tofano"; job = "Program Assistant"; paragraph = "Natalie is a Bay Area native and recently moved up the peninsula to SF. She graduated from Stanford University in 2006, where she earned a BA in Urban Studies. While studying at Stanford, she became very interested in youth focused nonprofits and youth development through the arts. Her senior research project was a 20 minute documentary on the youth development program YELL (Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning), whom she had worked with for over a year. Natalie is currently interested in further developing her skills in film editing/production and radio production, in hopes of teaching youth these skills in the very near future."; break; case 'pia': title = "Pia Guerrero"; job = ""; paragraph = "Pia Guerrero has worked with low-income communities of color focusing on media education and youth development programs for the past ten years. As program director for Our Schools, Our Media, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, and for the Just Think Foundation, Pia designed, developed and delivered media literacy programs around the country directly teaching over 400 teachers, youth workers, and young people. In addition to her program work, Pia has management experience through her work as a non-profit Executive Director and Deputy Director. Pia currently uses her expertise working as an organizational consult and grant-writer for emerging non-profits. She is also the editor for adiosbarbie.com, and is developing a multicultural media literacy curriculum around body image, identity, and self-esteem."; break; case 'zach': title = "Zachary Segal"; job = "Web Site Development"; paragraph = "After graduating from college in Northern California, Zachary has worked on several different web development projects in both San Francisco and Boston. Currently he lives in Portland, where his efforts on the web are now expanding into the independent music scene."; break; //Fashion Design Bios case 'anna': title = "Anna Toth"; job = ""; paragraph = "Anna was born and raised in the southeast and made her way to the Bay Area just after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a BA. She studied ceramics and printmaking in college before turning her focus to fashion design and garment construction. Anna currently studies Patternmaking and Design at the Apparel Arts Institute in San Francisco and anticipates the completion of her own line of clothing by late spring of 2007. In her spare time she teaches all levels of sewing and fashion for Turning Heads."; break; case 'dee': title = "Dioanna Deem"; job = "Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor"; paragraph = "Dioanna Deem has a background in theater arts, including costume design, set design, musical direction and has been sewing since she was ten years old. She has been DJing for the last five years and plays records with dynamic force and creative energy. Dee is an employee at ImagiKnit helping customers with knitting and yarn. In addition to working with Turning Head's Sewing and Fashion Program Dee is currently working towards a Certificate in Pattern Making and Design from Apparel Arts Institute of San Francisco."; break; case 'ari': title = "Ariella Cook"; job = "Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor"; paragraph = "Ariella Cook will be receiving her Certificate in Patternmaking & Design from Apparel Arts in February 2009. Ariella has worked for a local couture bridal designer, at Jessica McClintock Corporate and has also studied at Parsons School of Design in New York City. In addition to possessing patternmaking, sewing and design skills, Ariella has specialized experience with lace application, beading, and hand sewing. Recently, she has begun a Masters program at NDNU in Art Therapy."; break; case 'kelly': title = "Kelly Williams"; job = "Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor"; paragraph = "Kelly Williams is a designer, crafter, instructor, and all around DIY super creative kinda gal. She founded her own clothing line, Foompa Design, in 1998. In the spring of 2003, Kelly became a member of the Cloud Factory Design Collective (CFDC). Early 2005 lead Kelly to the doors of Stitch Lounge, where she found a multitude of amazing kindred spirits. She soon transitioned into a permanent staff member and instructor, where she discovered a surprising aptitude for teaching. In September 2008 Kelly joined the group of Turning Heads Project instructors at the Sewing and Fashion Design Program. At the end of 2008 she and fellow Turning Heads instructor Hannah McDevitt also founded Craft Haven Collective, a new sewing and crafting school in San Francisco."; break; case 'sara': title = "Sara Alm"; job = "Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor"; paragraph = "Sara Alm graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. She moved to San Francisco to find the happy medium between Portland and Los Angeles, where she grew up. In San Francisco she received a certificate of Pattern Making and Design from Apparel Arts. In addition to teaching with the Turning Heads Sewing and Fashion Program, she also teaches at Apparel Arts, has her own clothing label and is a freelance patternmaker."; break; case 'hannah': title = "Hannah McDevitt"; job = "Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor"; paragraph = "From a young age, Hannah has been involved in arts and crafts. Her grandmother taught her how to sew, quilt, knit, embroider, and cross-stitch. In high school, she was introduced to painting, photography, and fiber arts. In 2004 she made the trek to San Francisco to study at Apparel Arts. There she learned the art of flat pattern drafting, draping, and tailoring. Only one week after setting foot in the Bay Area, Hannah began working and teaching at Imagiknit, a local store offering the largest selection of yarn and knitting supplies on the West Coast. For the next two years, she broadened her knitting expertise. In late 2004, Hannah was introduced to the Stitch Lounge Community. Over the course of the next 4 years, she made a name for herself as a passionate and very patient instructor. Hannah joined Turning Heads in 2006 at the early beginnings of the Sewing and Fashion Design Program, and has since then helped the program flourish. At the end of 2008 she and fellow Turning Heads instructor Kelly Williams founded Craft Haven Collective, a new sewing and crafting school in San Francisco."; break; //Log Cabin Ranch Bios case 'kathy': title = "Katharine Gin"; job = ""; paragraph = "Katharine has worked to improve educational opportunities for low-income youth for more than 13 years. As a student at Yale University, she founded and directed Hot Shots, a photography and media literacy program that served over 350 youth living in Connecticut housing projects. Since then, Katharine has developed innovative arts and education programs for at-risk immigrant and minority youth in public schools, community and residential centers, academic enrichment programs, and detention facilities. She has also taught university-level courses in creative writing. Her artistic and educational work with students has been exhibited and published widely in college textbooks, literary anthologies, magazines, and national newspapers."; break; case 'dora': title = "Theodora Ruhs"; job = ""; paragraph = "Theodora (Dora) Ruhs earned an M.A. in Media Ecology from NYU. She wrote her thesis on media education and the importance of teaching young people, especially those who are disadvantaged, how to produce their own media as a way to integrate them into the public dialogue, and to encourage them to be active citizens.

Theodora has been involved in media work for the past six years in a variety of ways, from outreach and PR to production. She volunteered with Indymedia and with Pacifica’s “Peacewatch.” In 2005, she helped Project Censored edit and write their 2006 edition of “25 Most Censored Stories.” She has also recently worked with OTX-West in Oakland in their digital storytelling program. Currently, there is an independent documentary project in the works.

At Log Cabin Ranch, Theodora has worked with the kids on projects that include digital story-telling, radio interviews, and web design. Currently, she is working in conjunction with Youth Sounds to assist in teaching digital sound production, where the students use sound software to learn the basics of creating music and work towards creating original songs. As the young men proceed through these projects, they have had a great increase in the level of computer literacy, as well as confidence in their ability to do their work. They are always eager to show off their projects with pride, and, while it may not be a conscious understanding, they are beginning to see the importance of these skills for having a voice and sharing their ideas with others. Through the course of these projects, they become increasingly interested in attention to detail and aesthetic in their work, as well as showing an overall increased sense of engagement. These are all things that will help them approach whatever work they choose in a way that employers will appreciate. Hopefully they will appreciate these things in themselves so they can react to the world with a healthy, independent sense of self."; break; case 'douglas': title = "Douglas Johnson"; job = "Barbering Instructor"; paragraph = "Douglas is a licensed barber completing his certification as a licensed instructor. He has fifteen years experience providing barber services. Douglas is a graduate of Bayview Barber College, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Program and member of the Mission Economic Development Association. Douglas has proved to be an amazing instructor at Log Cabin Ranch." break; case 'gestavo': title = "Gustavo Amador"; job = ""; paragraph = "Gus Amador is a native of the Bernal Heights District of San Francisco where he was born and raised and still lives with his 5 year old son. A member of the Carpenter's Union for 28 years, Gus has had 6 years experience as an industry trainer with San Francisco Conservation Corps and the Visitation Valley Job Education and Training Program. While with the Conservation Corp, Gus supervised the building of the green houses and horticulture area of Log Cabin Ranch. He is interested in improving the circumstances of at risk and low income youth, environmental conservation, and baseball, and is a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, a group dedicated to preserving and promoting California history."; break; case 'matthew': title = "Matthew Price"; job = "Digital Media Instructor, Music and Sound, BAVC/Youth Sounds"; paragraph = "Matthew has spent 15 years successfully balancing a career in music with his commitment to youth development and education. A professional musician, composer and producer, Matthew has recorded four albums and performed extensively in the US and in Europe. He writes and produces music from his home in Oakland, working with different artists and labels including Atlantic, Interscope and Virgin Records, as well as local independent labels Lookout and Adeline Records. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in development studies."; break; default: title = "Not Available"; job = ""; paragraph = "Sorry, we currently do not have this staff members biography online, please check back soon."; } var info = ""; info += ""; // info += " "; info += ""+title+",
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