Cowork Frederick

Work for yourself, not by yourself.

Meet the Members of Cowork Frederick

The best thing about Cowork Frederick is the people.

Who are we?

We are software developers, marketers, attorneys, writers, engineers, project managers, scientists, and more. We are independents and freelancers, teleworkers, creatives and entrepreneurs. We could work anywhere, but we choose to come together to do our work in the building at 122 E Patrick St.

Why?

Because together is better (TM) isn’t just our tag line. We really do believe we are happier and healthier when we are part of a community.

  • Member Spotlight: John Limpert
    By Bethany Good John Limpert is a Full Stack Engineer at Relevant EquityWorks. His company creates and manages custom software for all types of private equity. In his role, he builds websites and mobile apps, then connects them to various […]
  • Member Spotlight: Ainsley Cain
    Ainsley Cain is the Program and Events Coordinator here at Cowork Frederick. She is also a realtor with Keller Williams, a running coach, and an aspiring gluten-free baker.
  • Member Spotlight: Ryan Stadt
    By Bethany Good Ryan Stadt grew up in Michigan on a Christmas tree farm. He lived in Massachusetts for about 15 years before moving with his family to Frederick County. He spent a year in rural Alaska working as an […]
  • Member Spotlight: Erika Riley
    By Bethany Good Erika Riley is a freelance writer and editor. After graduating from Knox College with a degree in creative writing and journalism, Erika interned at LNP + LancasterOnline, the daily newspaper and site of Lancaster, PA. After her […]
  • Member Spotlight: Katie Callaway
    By Bethany Good Several months ago, Katie Callaway and her family took a giant leap of faith when they moved from Georgia to Maryland so that she could start a new job. Katie was happy to start fresh as the […]
  • Member Spotlight: Kisha Washington
    By Bethany Good Kisha Washington wears a lot of hats. Firstly, she is a private chef and owner of TheKeyIngredient, where she provides upscale dining experiences to her clients in the comfort of their own homes. She studied at Stratford […]
  • Lessons Learned on the Campaign Trail
    An Interview with Katie Nash and John Funderburk (note: interviews were edited for length and clarity) Cowork Frederick is not just a place to park your laptop, it’s a place where you come to learn, grow, and build relationships. It’s […]
  • Derrick Miller: A New Faqtastic Direction For His Business
    At Cowork Frederick you can find professionals from a variety of backgrounds and enterprises. Members are freelancers, small business owners, work from home warriors, policy consultants and lawyers, and much more. Last time we talked to Matt Johnston about his […]
  • Member Spotlight: Wayne Dorsey
    Wayne Dorsey is the Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation, Frederick County Maryland’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization taking a stance against driving while intoxicated. But he’s much more than that. Wayne is a social entrepreneur. He created the […]
  • Member Spotlight: Bethany Good
    Bethany Good is a prolific poet, creative writer, author, and storyteller. Her love of the written word began early and has remained a steadfast passion over her life. For over 25 years she has honed her craft through poetry, short […]
  • Behind the Music: Matt Johnston Empowers Local Artists
    Creating parent-friendly lullabies and an artist-friendly record label for the digital age. One of the benefits of joining Cowork Frederick is the fascinating and friendly folks you meet. The members here tend to be well-rounded professionals from many different industries […]
  • Member Spotlight: Morgan Cherish
    Morgan Cherish is a Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in developing language-focused programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Because of […]
  • Member Spotlight: Scott Harris
    Scott Harris is an award-winning writer and editor with instincts honed in the newsroom. Whether it’s a leading media outlet or nonprofit organization, Scott has a proven ability to bring clarity to complex subject matter for both general and expert […]
  • Member Spotlight: Chris Nicoli
    Chris Nicoli is a technology professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who helps small to mid-sized businesses and non-profits understand the positive impact and ROI that technology can bring. His company, Teltek Systems, Inc., gets involved with all aspects of technology […]
  • Member Spotlight: Emily Melluso
    Emily Melluso is a data science research professional with a passion for serving communities facing challenges. She currently works for the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where she applies her background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, survey development, and […]
  • Member Spotlight: Christine Gilbert
    Christine Gilbert has spent more than 30 years doing marketing in national, B2B companies in a wide variety of industries, including multifamily housing, printing, mortgage, nonprofits, and environmental. She has extensive experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation of marketing […]
  • Andy Hessler
    Member Spotlight: Andy Hessler
    Andy Hessler is a mechanical engineer who specializes in hydraulic system design. He has worked on platforms diverse as forklifts, combines, and crawler cranes. The challenges he faced led to him to dive deep into the analysis of fluid power […]
  • Member Spotlight: Kathy Diener
    Kathy Diener is an attorney who specializes in helping veterans who are seeking disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Kathy brings the expertise and experience needed to navigate the appeals process when benefit claims are denied (VA regulations […]
  • Member Spotlight: Jane Helm
    Jane is a Certified Financial Coach who followed her passion to help people with their everyday financial decision making. She specializes in helping her clients gain clarity around financial goal setting, communication and action steps that lead to increased confidence […]
  • Member Spotlight: Matt Johnston
    Matt Johnston (#Mattthelawyer) is a small business attorney. He has been in private practice since 2007 and launched his own practice, the Johnston Business Law Group in 2012. Matt is also the co-owner of Jammy Jams, a music company creating lullaby […]