Kathy Lamancusa

Kathy Lamancusa is a Founding Partner at TEAM Craft Connections, a company she formed with two longtime friends and associates, Julie Stephani and Carolyn Schulz.13 As a result-oriented professional, Kathy has a proven track record of successful business performance and building strong relationships with business partners.2

Professional Background

Kathy Lamancusa brings extensive expertise to TEAM Craft Connections, including:

• Design
• Writing and editing
• Teaching
• Speaking
• Managing events

She is a published author and has made numerous TV appearances, demonstrating a broad area of expertise.1 Notably, Kathy had her own TV show on PBS for several years, along with her colleague Julie Stephani.1

Industry Involvement

Kathy has been actively involved in industry organizations, serving on several boards of directors and participating in numerous task forces.1 Her experience spans various aspects of the creative industry, including:

• Enhancing processes
• Developing new products
• Researching trends
• Executing strategies

TEAM Craft Connections

The primary motivation for Kathy and her partners in forming TEAM Craft Connections was their belief that crafting and creative expression enhance a person's life and have verifiable health benefits.1 Their goal is to offer multi-talented services to the creative industry, leveraging their collective expertise in various areas.

Kathy and her team are currently reaching out to members of Namta (National Art Materials Trade Association) to explore how their expertise and services can meet the needs of individual companies in the creative industry.1