Meet the Team
Kacie Starr Long
Founder & CEO
Having once made history, at the age of 26, as St. Louis’ youngest elected official and first African-American woman to represent her district on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Kacie Starr Long is a leader with a passion for serving in her community and advocating for those in need.
Kacie held her political position for five years until, during a time of prayer, she felt the call of God on her life to change directions. She is now the founder of Sew Hope, a social enterprise under Jacob's Ladder Ministries, a faith-based non-profit.
"One day I prayed to God and said, 'God, I give you my hands and this gift of sewing. Use them for your glory...' And now we have Sew Hope!"
Ann Stirnemann
City Sewing Room
Anne serves as the founder of City Sewing Room, the sister site location to Sew Hope. Kacie and Anne developed a friendship, and later a mentor-mentee relationship after Kacie entered the City Sewing Room seeking help for a sewing project. Had it not been for the City Sewing Room providing inspiration, there would not be a Sew Hope Community Sewing Room!
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Olivia Rae Davis
Guest Instructor
She's a child prodigy!
Learning to sew at the age of 13, Olivia is the creator of her own fashion line and is the owner of The Craft Academy, a sewing school for children and adults. We are so happy to have Olivia as part of our team at Sew Hope!