Saskia Geurtzen serves as the Executive Director of FutureLab Makers Society. What began as her personal furniture restoration initiative in 2024 grew into a nonprofit in 2025, reflecting her commitment to social equity and love for mid-century furniture. With professional experience in program management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships at Oxfam and the European Climate Foundation, she leads FutureLab’s employment program and guides the organization’s day-to-day and long-term operations.

Philippine den Brave is Operations Manager at FutureLab Makers on a volunteer basis. While she happily admits to having two left hands when it comes to restoring furniture, she found another way to contribute: working closely with Saskia on everything that keeps FutureLab running. Philippine focuses on the foundations so the makers can focus on their craft. She is driven by FutureLab's belief that meaningful employment can change lives, and is proud to play a part in creating space for second chances.

Originally from Hong Kong and a Vancouverite for over twenty years, Ken joined our team as Maker. With a background in cleaning, he is excited to get skilled in the craft of furniture restoration. Ken is known for his patience and eagerness to learn, ensuring every vintage piece is treated with care.

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Kathy is a skilled Maker at FutureLab Makers. Drawing on her professional background working in a nail salon, she translates her attention to detail and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments into high-quality furniture restoration.​

Dejana is a Peer Support Worker who received training from Coast Mental Health. She is excited about contributing to and improving the well-being of others by providing one-on-one support. She enjoys working with her hands and is excited to contribute to the mission of FutureLab Makers.​

Benito’s journey with us began as a volunteer, and his dedication quickly saw him grow into a skilled Maker. Having successfully restored multiple vintage pieces, he has proven to be exceptionally committed and efficient.​

Jacqueline Taggart is President of FutureLab Makers' Board of Directors. She is a Vancouver-based interior designer and Principal of Jacqueline Taggart Interiors, specializing in bespoke residential design across the Lower Mainland. With over a decade of experience, she provides full-service support from space planning and 3-D renderings to permit drawings and furnishing procurement, creating warm, functional homes grounded in West Coast and transitional design.

Heather Farmer is Treasurer and Vice-President of FutureLab Makers's Board of Directors. She is the Executive Director of Sole Food Street Farms, one of Canada’s leading urban-farm social enterprises. With more than a decade in nonprofit management, environmental advocacy, and harm-reduction work, she leads initiatives that transform underutilized city land into productive farms that provide employment, food security and community connection for Downtown Eastside residents.

Harry Crosby is Secretary of FutureLab Makers' Board of Directors. He is a lawyer with more than five decades of experience in private practice,  working in community-based, environmental and climate legal work. His career includes roles with the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of B.C., service on the B.C. Human Rights Commission, and extensive involvement in community development and nonprofit governance.