"I like to take things apart and cut wood. My favorite tool is my hammer. I like that people get to eat more food and milk from our work."

"I like to build things, especially coffee tables. My favorite tool is my handsaw. I like the wood shop because I get to help people"

"Woof..woof.. woof woof...auooooooooooo!" Translation: I love these people!

Former Boeing Design Engineer, Current San Francisco High School Physics Teacher residing in San Francisco. Muna has a B.S. Mechanical Engineering, U.C. Berkeley and is passionate about the youth (especially BIPOC students) excited and intrigued with; science, engineering, scientific literacy and a general love of knowledge.

Dr. Landaw is a retired pediatrician after practicing for 30 years. She currently volunteers with the American Cancer Society, and is a Member of the Physician Well Being Advisory Committee of the Alameda Contra Costa County Medical Association. Dr. Landaw has a lifelong passion for the health, growth and development of children. She is a big believer in models like Doughy's Wood Shop which engage children of all ages in learning, creating, organizing, and giving.

Finance Management Analyst for the City of Hayward and resides in Hayward. Nicholas has a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Public Administration. He is passionate about his family, friends, sports, cognitive psychology, racial equity and continuously obtaining knowledge.

Patrol Sergeant for Dublin Police and resides in Livermore. Al has a B.S. in Business Administration and Criminal Justice from CSU Long Beach and Hayward/East Bay. Al is passionate about establishing growth and leadership amongst the younger generation, teaching respect and an understanding of how to make a better future for society with the tools we have available. Al also loves coaching sports and playing defense in basketball.

"CMO" (Chief Mom Officer) of Doughy's Wood Shop. Anjani has spent the bulk of the last 15+ years helping health systems across North America and India improve their clinical operations, implement innovative care delivery and payment models, and developing growth strategies. She is passionate about teaching her sons (and the rest of the youth volunteers) the value of community, sustainability, and compassion.

"CDO" (Chief Dad Officer) of Doughy's Wood Shop. Sanjay has spent the last 15+ years driving sustainable innovations and partnerships across healthcare, especially for patients, delivery systems and payors supporting impoverished communities. He is passionate about teaching his sons (and the rest of the youth volunteers) the value of social entrepreneurship, impact and empathy.

"I live in Michigan and I am in 6th grade. DWS is a great place for me to learn about marketing and I can’t wait to learn more. This opportunity helps me to help the community as well"

"I’m an 11th grader at Dublin High School who is excited to learn the ins-and-outs of what it takes to run a non-profit and see the impact we can make!"

“I’m a freshman in high school from Michigan. I enjoy learning new skills and giving back, DWS provides me an opportunity to do both!”

"I like working on a team, building the gallery page, and that a percentage of DWS proceeds go to many good causes! I am happy to be a part of this team."

"I enjoy drawing and it makes me feel really good that I can help people by doing that. I am so glad that I can be part of the woodshop and help our community."

"I loved setting up the gallery page for the website, so you can see all that Doughy’s can make for you! I am looking forward to continuing to work on the website and contributing to my community."

"Helping others in our community is really important to me. I enjoy exploring how design can create both beauty and function."

“I’m a 10th grader and I love having the opportunity of giving back to my community! I know I will learn important life skills through helping this amazing cause."

"I am a 5th grader. I like both collaborating on group projects and supporting my community. DWS has given me an opportunity to do both."