Staff Picks
Danielle Hulton
Owner
Danielle is passionate about bringing the tech community together around amazing books and exciting authors. She is powered by a great vegetarian meal and coffee (or Mate Soda).
David Hulton
Owner
The behind the scenes support at Ada's. His specialties include cryptography and FPGA design.
Mars Maynard
General Manager
Mars has worked in the food industry since he was 13 and, like most restaurant folks, he has a college degree in something else, in this case Photography. A music nerd, avid reader and life-long gamer, He fits perfectly at Ada's. Also, Hip-Hop. And food. And cocktails. Oh, and Coffee. Final Fantasy VII. Motorcycles. Long walks on the beach at sunset. He will see himself out...
Rain
Bookstore Manager
Rain has been in the book industry since 2006 and hopes to continue as a book merchant for years to come. As a proud Capitol Hill native, they love the opportunity to contribute toward the neighborhood's unique atmosphere.
Jeff
Cafe Manager
Jeff is an audio engineer, sound designer, and music producer. He's also a competitive gamer, a science literacy advocate, and is perhaps the greatest Dance Dance Revolution player the world has ever known!
Sarah
Social Media Coordinator and Office Manager
When not at work, Sarah’s usually busy making silly costumes and art installations out of thrifted materials (and her own blood, sweat, and tears). She’d be happy to talk your ear off about the local drag scene and/or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Alan
Kitchen Scientist
Jack of all trades, master of some. Avid cook, programmer (BS in Computer Science), illustrator, bucket drummer, and many more to come. Eclectic barely begins to describe his interests in the arts and sciences. Call it ADD or what you will, but Alan has never been one to sit still.
Matt
Retail Scientist
Matt has been mindfully crafting beautiful beverages in Seattle for over five years. He loves thunderstorms and funny hats.
Sabree
Retail Scientist
Sabree is really just a bunch of rats in a flesh suit. Their interests include MTG, vegan food, lolita fashion, anime, and board games. On a Saturday night you can find them at home slurping on some noodle soup in their kotatsu making questionable life choices.
Terri
Retail Scientist
Hi there, my name is Terri. I am an artist. I'm a director and writer. I write screenplays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. I enjoy singing, trying to dance, watching cartoons and reading comics.
