Meet Our Staff
We’re a fun, hard-working group devoted to
reducing waste & promoting creative reuse in our community!
Julie Flusche (she/her)
ReClaim It Store Manager
Julie enjoys hoarding vintage sewing books & notions, collecting hobbies & finding ways to stay inspired. Now that she manages ReClaim It, she no longer obsessively rearranges her living room furniture. She loves twirling around in the empty spaces created after large furniture is sold & will genuinely be happy to see you when you visit the store!
Jonath Ochs (he/him)
Communications Coordinator
communications@reclaimitpdx.org
Jonath enjoys the constant ability to learn history from all the random objects that come back from the dump. He considers himself a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, which is made apparent by his apartment full of tools & materials for a variety of activities ranging from photography to fiber arts to music. His current obsession is the sewing section because he recently discovered free motion sewing.
Hailey Cribbs (she/they)
Volunteer Coordinator
Hailey loves up-cycling, mixed media art, and secondhand fabrics. Her favorite part of working with volunteers is getting to meet new people passionate about community involvement and saving things from the landfill. Hailey enjoys seeing all the vintage fabric, yarn, and art supplies that make their way into the shop. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, puzzles, and cuddling her cat Garbanzo.
Materials Manager (he/they)
Our Materials Manager coordinates the materials coming back from the transfer station as well as the donations from the community. A true master of transformation, they work their magic on broken items, turning them into fresh, innovative creations. Their skill & creativity breathe new life into these pieces, giving them a chance to shine once more.
Joy Carroll (they/them)
Repair Tech
Back in the day, rural Iowans rarely threw anything away. Food scraps? Feed em to the chickens. Old moonshine jugs? Headlights? Cracked washbasins? Stash em behind the chicken coop. Joy was raised in the country where they spent long summer days sifting for treasure in the dusty old “garbage” of yesteryear. Today they turn such treasures into art, home goods, & Frankenstein furniture at ReClaim It! In Joy’s free time they enjoy making porcelain dolls, camping, practicing aerial circus and hosting karaoke wrestling parties. Joy’s favorite part of the store is the shrine room, because Reclaim It is magic. Ask & you shall receive ;)
Gideon (he/him)
Retail Associate
Gideon loves the quirky taxidermy that finds its way to the shop & sweeping up broken glass. When he’s not at work, he enjoys chillaxing & spending time with friends. Did you know: Even though he skipped half the school year, he still passed all his classes & graduated?!
Trashleigh (they/them)
Trash Advocate & all-round vibe
Trashleigh, a trash panda w/ a passion for sustainability, believes in the magic of giving discarded items a second chance. With a background in creative mischief & a love for turning the overlooked into treasures, Trashleigh inspires our team & community to embrace the beauty of reimagination. From visiting local recycled art shows to gleaning treasures from the transfer station to repairing & reimagining what others have discarded, Trashleigh is a symbol of the potential found in the unexpected.
