ScrapsKC

Creative upcycling is a mindset - a way of seeing the world a little differently.

Meet the hearts and minds behind ScrapsKC.

Meet the Board

Kathleen Barbosa

Executive Director

kathleen@scrapskc.org

Jeff Mott

Co-founder

jeff@scrapskc.org

Joe Meyer

Board President, Bluebird Fiber

Ryan Othmer

Board Treasurer, Great Western Bank/First Interstate Bank

Jill Garrard

Children's Miracle Network

Cassandra Ford

The Recycling Partnership

Pete Hartweger

Spencer Fane

Michael Stephens

Technology Executive - Microsoft

Denise Rangel

Dr. Denise Rangel - Principal - Scott Educational Center - Belton

Meet the Team

Kathleen Barbosa

Executive Director

kathleen@scrapskc.org

Jeff Mott

Co-founder

jeff@scrapskc.org

Lindsay Vaughn

Director of Development

lindsay@scrapskc.org

Briana Anderson

Director of Community and Teacher Engagement

briana@scrapskc.org

Jennifer Boyle

Director of Programs and Operations

jennifer@scrapskc.org

Angela Randazzo

Volunteer Coordinator

angela@scrapskc.org

Anne Wood

Teacher Resource Center Associate

anne@scrapskc.org

Angel Jiminez

Warehouse Inventory Associate

angel@scrapskc.org

Jenny Redd

Textiles Specialist

jenny@scrapskc.org

Brooke Morgan

Guest Experience Associate

brooke@scrapskc.org

Naya Smith

Guest Experience Associate

naya@scrapskc.org

Paula Thurman

Bookkeeper

paula@scrapskc.org

Founding

Brenda Mott, ScrapsKC's founder, spent her childhood in the 70's discovering, building, and creating sparking a lifelong passion for repurposing and reimagining.

As a teacher, Brenda recognized the value of resourcefulness and regularly repurposed items for her classroom. In 2016, together with her husband Jeff, she opened the doors of ScrapsKC in the West Bottoms.

Thanks to the boundless generosity of our community, ScrapsKC, now located in the heart of Midtown, flourished into a dynamic hub for artists, families, educators, and creators of all kinds.

Whether you seek supplies, inspiration, or simply a warm and inviting space, you'll find it here.

Together, we're weaving a tapestry of education, creativity, compassion, and sustainability, making Kansas City a brighter, more inclusive place for all. Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey!