Meet the Team

The Bakery is managed by a small team of dedicated and hardworking dreamers. We are a collective of artists, arts administrators, curators, and creatives who believe that art is pivotal to existence. Our team has seen many forms over the years! As we continue to grow into our nonprofit status, we’re proud to be building a team of full and part time staff that can carry this vision forward.

Willow Goldstein

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FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Willow, founder and Executive Director of The Bakery Atlanta, is an arts administrator, advocate, and community builder with 15 years of experience.
Since launching The Bakery in 2017, she has worked to create new opportunities and platforms for artists. What began as a grassroots DIY arts space has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
With a background in visual art, business, and community organizing, Willow brings a hands-on approach to developing creative projects and spaces. Her work is driven by a belief that art is pivotal to existence and that artists deserve the resources, connections, and opportunities to bring their ideas to life.
While born and raised in Atlanta, GA, she has worked in Boston, New York, and her hometown in a variety of related disciplines. In addition to her professional work, Goldstein is an artist, writer, and life-long learner who enjoys pursuing her interests and sharing her knowledge with others.
Amanda Norris

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Amanda is an arts and culture administrator specializing in creative project management, communications, and programming. As Assistant Director of The Bakery Atlanta, she helps guide the organization’s day-to-day operations and build opportunities that support Atlanta’s creative community. Since joining The Bakery in 2017, she has helped the organization grow from a grassroots collective into an arts services nonprofit, working to create accessible resources and platforms for artists. She holds a B.A. in Mass Communication and Theatre from Georgia College & State University and has worked with a wide range of organizations from Living Walls (public art) to New Georgia Project (civic engagement).
Outside of her work at The Bakery, Amanda is a crafter and curator whose creative practice is rooted in a DIY ethos and a lifelong exposure to crafters and artists in her family. Working primarily with fiber, recycled, and found materials, she makes playful, experimental crafts driven by curiosity, and exploration.
Jasmin Warnock

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EXHIBITION MANAGER
Jasmin Warnock is a British Immigrant, raised in Mississippi, who is now living in Atlanta. She is a graduate of Georgia State University and studied Marketing with a minor in Studio Art. Her experience spans from digital and arts marketing to arts administration.
She is also an artist and printmaker, primarily working in woodcut relief. Her printmaking practice is centered around building community and creating accessible learning environments. As a working artist, Jasmin has had the opportunity to expand her practice through residencies, including the 2025 Emerging Artist residency at Atlanta Printmakers Studio and the 2026 Winter Residency at Penland School of Craft.
Jasmin’s experience with the Bakery first began as a gallery volunteer in 2021. She is currently the Exhibitions Manager at The Bakery Atlanta.
Asli Shebe-Tindi

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MARKETING MANAGER
Asli is a Digital Marketer and Social Media Manager based in Atlanta, originally from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She graduated from SCAD with a BFA in writing in 2017. Since graduating, she has worked as an instructional writer and designer in higher education and nonprofits, a social media manager on both agency and client sides, and a freelance digital marketer for a variety of women- and BIPOC-owned small businesses.
When Asli is not working, you can find her wandering local thrift stores, searching for the best dairy-free ice cream, dancing to early 2000s hits, or tackling my ever-growing TBR.
Asli joined The Bakery team in early 2026.
Luiza Parodia Penha

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Luiza Parodia Penha (she/her) is an Atlanta based performer, director and teaching artist. She graduated from the University of North Georgia with a BFA in theatre arts with a concentration in direction and performance in 2026
Luiza has worked as arts educator for the past three years, working with children of all ages across the eastern United States. As a performer, Luiza has performed in Atlanta Fringe and worked with the Alliance Theatre with their Theatre for Young Audiences.
As an artist, her greatest passion in accessibility. She believes that our lived experiences shape our art, and by making space for marginalized voices we can enrich the arts community as a whole.
When she is not creating, Luiza loves trying new recipes, reading books, and frolicking in open fields.
Luiza joined The Bakery Team in August 2026 as a programs intern.
Jasper Lawrence

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EXHIBITION INTERN
Jasper Lawrence (him/her) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, originally from Myrtle Beach, SC. He graduated with a BFA in Film & TV from SCAD Atlanta in 2021. His passion for exploration and ever-present curiosity has pushed him to learn about a variety of mediums, his favorites of which include paper-making, bookbinding, and painting. He has worked on numerous projects fabricating props, woodworking, and collaging, some of which have been featured in past Bakery galleries and events. He has spent time in a variety of coffee shops both as a customer and employee, practicing latte art, curating recipes, and designing seasonal chalkboards.
When Jasper isn't working, he loves to spend his nights out in nature camping, popping around the city, and looking at new releases at the library.
Jasper joined The Bakery team as an Exhibition Intern of Fall 2026.
Nora Holt

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Nora is an Atlanta-based arts professional and Georgia native who focuses on building inclusive, community-driven creative spaces. Her deep passion for Atlanta’s cultural landscape led her to Georgia State University’s Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art. Nora believes that investing directly in local artists, community, and education helps shape a more vibrant future for Atlanta and beyond.
She joined The Bakery team in 2021 as a gallery volunteer during her junior year of art school and now serves as the Programs Assistant, actively supporting artists as they grow their craft.
Alongside her work at The Bakery, Nora is a member of the Georgia State University Foundation staff. Through art, fundraising, and outreach, she works to inspire others and break down systemic barriers.
In her free time, Nora enjoys exploring the world through travel, food, and visiting museums to experience art in new environments. She also spends her time cultivating her green thumb, diving into adventurous books, and finding intentional ways to help those around her thrive and grow.

The Bakery has been shaped by many and will continue to be guided by those keeping the vision alive. DIY arts is a torch to be passed. We are grateful to those - past and present - who have gifted The Bakery with their time and knowledge. Since 2017 dozens of folks have helped built this organization. From 2017 to now, we are all unified by our core values - experiment, collaborate, play - and a desire to create good in the world.