Meet new CO+HOOTS ninterns Claire Thomas and Josh Menigoz
CO+HOOTS ninterns (ninja interns, duh) make the world go ’round.
It’s in their job description.
CO+HOOTS and eeko studio‘s summer ninterns, Claire Thomas and Josh Menigoz, poured their heart out just for you:
CLAIRE THOMAS
Age: 21
Hometown: Louisville
Nickname: Sometimes Cat (my initials are C.A.T.) sometimes Shubi (not exactly sure how that started).
Why did you want to work at CO+HOOTS and eeko studio?
I wanted to do a summer internship in Arizona and wanted to work for the best of the best. eeko studio does extremely creative work, is involved in the community and is supportive of local businesses, which is right up my alley. After finding eeko, I began to look into CO+HOOTS and learn more about what coworking is. I fell in love with the idea and knew that this would be a great place to get to know people and businesses in Phoenix.
What are your hopes and dreams while at eeko studio and CO+HOOTS?
I would love to become part of the team and assist in great designs for local companies.
I hope to leave a positive impression on the people I meet and make connections with. I also hope to learn as much as I can about design, business and teamwork. AND I would love to start “Yoga Thursdays” here at CO+HOOTS.
Members may be able to help you as well … What are your own personal hopes and dreams?
My dream is to become a relevant designer, artist and activist. I also hope to find the balance between the working world and making the time to travel the world. My dream is to hike the Appalachian Trail (it takes about 6 months) and I would also like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
If you had 100 billion dollars, you would …
- Forgive all student loans in America.
- Buy bicycles for everyone.
- Get a pair of roller skates and a new sleeping bag.
What should the CO+HOOTS community know about you?
That I am always willing to help, no matter how small or large the task. I am a big advocate for local business, healthy living for everyone and equality for women everywhere. I enjoy hiking, camping, beer, dancing and trampolines. I also work as a yoga instructor!
What is that one big project you’d like to do? In CO+HOOTS or with eeko studio or out of CO+HOOTS/eeko studio?
I would love to create a collaborative art project for CO+HOOTians to get some new art on the walls! I would also like to start a community garden. Everyone should have the opportunity to get their hands dirty every once in a while.
What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I can touch my tongue to my nose. Ask me, I’ll prove it.
Why are you so awesome?
Because my glass is always half full.
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JOSH MENIGOZ
Age: 30
Hometown: Kankakee, Illi.
Nickname: Mini, JGO and Goz were my nicknames in the Marines
Why did you want to work at CO+HOOTS and eeko studio?
CO+HOOTS is an awesome place where people from many different backgrounds work in a space. That allows for a wide variety of input on projects; and its amazing for networking. eeko works on many amazing projects but are still a small design studio that cares about family and the interactions between them. Everyone matters.
What are your hopes and dreams while at eeko studio and CO+HOOTS?
I am hoping to refine my skills and get a feel for the pace that designers deal with everyday. However, I am really interested in the interaction between eeko and clients; how that relationship unfolds throughout a project. Also, the way a studio/company is managed is important to me. Those are the things that you cannot learn in a university environment.
Members may be able to help you as well … What are your own personal hopes and dreams?
Mostly I just want to provide for my family doing things I enjoy. I am excited to finish my masters this spring so I can launch a few personal projects.
If you had 100 billion dollars, you would …
Pay off all my debt along with our immediate families’. Next would be trust funds for my kids and then a few trips . Then back to school to finish and work.
What should the CO+HOOTS community know about you?
I was deployed to Iraq and then got a BS in Political Science.
What is that one big project you’d like to do? In CO+HOOTS or with eeko studio or out of CO+HOOTS/eeko studio?
I have a project that I began designing for my thesis and I want to make it live before I graduate or shortly afterward. There are many hurdles to this currently; but nothing to it but to do it.
What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I taught fifth grade for a year.
Why are you so awesome?
I am awesome for a laundry list of reasons, three of them at home, but I am myself and that doesn’t change.