Our Visionaries
Todd and Sara Maddock are lifelong residents of the Ann Arbor area whose passions including gaming of all stripes, cosplay creation and participation, theater and family.
Our Community Staff
Zach Wood, General Manager
Sophie Swihart, Youth & Family Programs Manager
Julie Wagner, Events Coordinator
Zach is an avid board-gamer and tabletop RPG game master. He’s excited to explore how youth education and TTRPG storytelling intersect to give young people a fun and low risk space to practice difficult but critical skills like problem solving, collaboration, and cooperation.
Julie Wagner, Events Coordinator
Sophie Swihart, Youth & Family Programs Manager
Julie Wagner, Events Coordinator
Julie creates and coordinates Sylvan's events schedule. Her behind-the-scenes presence is part of how Sylvan creates a welcoming, creative space for gamers from all backgrounds to 'find their fun'.
Sophie Swihart, Youth & Family Programs Manager
Sophie Swihart, Youth & Family Programs Manager
Sophie Swihart, Youth & Family Programs Manager
Sophie runs Sylvan's Youth and Family programming, including our summer camps. She builds welcoming, age‑appropriate experiences that help kids and families feel at home at Sylvan.