About Maslow'sloom
About Us
Carl and Liz bring uniquely powerful life experiences and a focused vision to Maslow’s Loom. They model leadership, inspire global citizenship, and help people connect with purpose. Through their combined backgrounds, Maslow’s Loom programs develop the next generation of capable, confident, and community-minded innovators.
From World-Wide Service to Community Impact
Carl Hewett
Full Bio
Following his active duty service, Carl transitioned into the U.S. Intelligence Community, where he held tactical, operational, and strategic roles across a wide range of mission sets. His assignments included:
● U.S. Embassies abroad
● FBI Field Offices
● The National Counterterrorism Center
● Multiple U.S. Army Command structures
Carl has deployed nine times and has worked closely with intelligence partners in 12 countries.
With deep expertise across the entire intelligence cycle, Carl possess extensive experience in:
● Collection Operations
● Operations Management
How a career of Federal Service translates to Maslow’s Loom
Mission-Focused Program Design
Carl’s military and intelligence background brings a mission-first mindset to youth programming. This translates into STEM sessions that are:
● Purposeful: Every activity has a clear goal, mimicking real-world problem-solving.
● Challenge-Based: Programs mirror “missions” that kids must complete using coding, engineering, or robotics—instilling focus and resilience.
● Outcome-Oriented: Just like field assignments, each session ends in a measurable accomplishment or reflection. Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
His deep experience in all-source intelligence analysis and operations planning feeds directly into:
● Critical Thinking Exercises: Kids learn to interpret data, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions—like junior analysts.
● Scenario-Based Learning: Whether coding a drone flight path or designing an engineering solution, students practice solving open-ended challenges.
Teamwork, Leadership & Communication Carl’s leadership across global teams and military units helps structure STEM programs that foster:
● Collaborative Problem-Solving: Students work in squads or teams,learning roles, delegation,and decision-making.
● Peer Coaching: Older or more advanced learners can take on roles similar to team leaders, promoting mentorship and confidence.
● Clear Communication: Emphasizing briefing-style presentations and group reflections—mirroring how intelligence professionals share findings.
Real-World Technology Exposure
His operational work with advanced technology and intelligence platforms informs:
● Drone Piloting & Coding Modules: Not just flying for fun, students complete reconnaissance-style missions and learn navigation logic.
● Cyber & Digital Awareness: Esports and coding modules emphasize strategic thinking, situational awareness, and responsible digital citizenship.
● STEM Career Pathways: Carl provides authentic insight into how these skills are used in national security, tech, and engineering careers.
Global Perspective & Cultural Awareness
Carl’s deployments and partnerships in 12 countries reinforce:
● Empathy & Global Thinking: Program themes often include solving real-world problems like climate resilience, resource access, or humanitarian tech.
● Cross-Cultural Communication: Students are encouraged to consider how STEM solutions work across different communities and environments.
Carl brings a mission-driven, real-world framework that helps transformSTEM learning into an empowering, purpose-filled experience for kids. Carl helps ensure programs are not only educational but character-building, helping youth become not just future scientists or engineers, but confident,ethical problem solvers and leaders.
From Global Intelligence to Creative Leadership
Elizabeth Lowe
Full Bio
Elizabeth Lowe grew up in Rochester, New York, where her love of language, global culture, and music shaped her early development. A gifted pianist, Liz won a high school piano competition and continues to see music as a tool for structure, creativity, and cognitive development.
Liz served for six years in the United States Army as a Cryptologic Linguist-Analyst, specializing in Arabic and French translation and intelligence collection. Her military service laid the foundation for a 20-year career as an elite intelligence professional supporting both the U.S. Army and national-level intelligence agencies in roles ranging from Counterterrorism Analyst to
Senior Leadership at NSA.
Over the course of her career, Liz led intelligence teams during major international crises, advised cross-agency efforts to safeguard American personnel overseas, and trained the next generation of national security professionals. Her leadership style is collaborative and
empowering, creating environments where innovation, resilience, and excellence flourish.
A lifelong learner and linguist, Liz is fluent in French and Spanish, has a working knowledge of
Arabic, makes ears bleed in German, and is currently studying Russian. She holds a Master of
Arts in Security Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Bachelor of
Science in Languages from Georgetown University
How Liz’s Background Translates into STEM Programs for Kids
Liz’s linguistic fluency and experience collaborating across cultural and national boundaries enrich STEM learning with:
● Cultural context in science, engineering, and coding.
● Activities that highlight how global challenges (like water access or disaster response) require local STEM solutions.
● Encouragement for diverse students to see their backgrounds as assets in the tech world Analytical Thinking & Scenario-Based Problem Solving As a top-tier signals intelligence analyst, Liz brings a systems-level understanding of:
● Scenario-based challenges: Students are given real-world missions to solve with drones, code, or engineering models.
● Mission planning skills: Projects mirror military or humanitarian operations, with goals, constraints, and dynamic teamwork.
Discipline, Creativity & Confidence Through Music
Her musical achievements reinforce the cognitive benefits of pattern recognition, practice, and expressive design:
● Coding and engineering modules reflect musical logic: structured sequences, rhythm, and repetition.
● Creative freedom is integrated into builds and programs, fostering confidence and pride.
● Students learn how practice + play leads to long-term mastery Leadership, Mentorship & Team Collaboration.
Liz’s military and civilian leadership history directly shapes classroom culture:
● Students learn team roles (pilot, engineer, coder, observer)
● Emphasis on mentorship: Older or more experienced students coach younger peers, just as Liz has done throughout her career.
● Respect, resilience, and responsibility are embedded in every activity.
Real-World Technology & Career Relevance
From cyber operations to international logistics, Liz has worked at the intersection of tech and mission:
● Drone piloting, esports strategy, and coding are taught not just as hobbies, but as emerging career paths
● Students explore how STEM is applied in defense, humanitarian aid, journalism, and conservation.
● Every program connects fun to real-world purpose.
Liz Lowe turns STEM education into a pathway for critical thinking, global citizenship, and ethical leadership. With decades of experience at the highest levels of national security and a heart for community transformation, Liz helps students not only explore science and technology—but also discover who they are and what they can become.
She helps raise not just future scientists or coders, but confident, capable problem-solvers who understand that the real world needs their curiosity.