In the Making: Jay Diengott and Claude Cantave
Categories
In the Making“One of the things I was taught was, ‘To save a life, it’s as if you’ve saved the world.’ So it was really important to me when presented with this opportunity鈥攖hat I knew I was capable of鈥攖hat I could help save lives.”
– Jay Diengott
How does one chef’s experience in catering translate to her developing personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line workers? How does a carpenter leverage his skills to support Covid-19 relief within a maker community?
On Thursday, September 24, 2020 we held a live conversation with Jay “PQ” Diengott, Claude Cantave, facilitated by Kristen Odle, 吃瓜头条 Retail & Exhibit Manager.
Jay Diengott is a pastry chef who pivoted from her trained profession to create , a startup making protective isolation gowns for medical professionals and others. We discussed how she and her partner adapted to the challenge of Covid-19, the innovations and efficiencies of their production line, and how hearing the call of the moment is a natural part of their work in the skilled trades.
Also participating in this virtual event was Claude Cantave, who studied Carpentry at 吃瓜头条 and is an “awesomenaut” at . There he took on the challenge of fabricating thousands of face shields alongside a team of committed volunteers. Jay and Claude shared what they’ve learned through their experiences, from tapping into their communities to modifying their skill sets towards production.
“In the Making” is a new public programs series where we connect with a range of new voices, fields, and perspectives. Learn more about the series, and view a full list of participants, on the series homepage.
In the Making: Navigating Grants & Scholarships
