Valerie Ward has been making things since a young age. Sewing, knitting, and crochet have been her main modes of creation, but she has also dabbled in metalsmithing, paper arts, and writing. She has been doing improv for nearly 20 years, and has traveled around the world to teach and perform. She is the cofounder of Sweet Ritual Vegan Ice Cream and of Good Work Austin, a non-profit dedicated to helping small businesses put their progressive values to work.