Our Team
Anchal's small, close-knit team consists of creative problem solvers, passionate storytellers, talented makers, and driven individuals who aim to change the world through ethical and sustainable textile production.
Colleen Clines
Co-Founder & CEO
Maggie Clines
COO & Creative Director
Manju Kanwar
Program Director
Ashleigh Bakken
E-Commerce Director
Mel Simon
Digital Marketing Manager
Claire McMahon
E-Commerce & Operations Coordinator
Seema
Project Supervisor
Roopdas
Master Tailor
Project Assistants
Project Assistants are full-time staff members who work daily at the workshop in India, playing a critical role in the production process. Teams are responsible for cutting, patterning, sewing, monitoring quality, and shipping. Once artisans, they hold a unique leadership role, which fosters self-confidence and pride.
Shakuntala
Design & Finishing Team
Gulshan
Finishing Team
Shama
Sewist Team
Mushraat
Sewist Team
Pooja
Sewist Team
Shamina
Sewist Team
Mumtaz
Cutting Team
Rajia
Sewist Team
Kulsum
Sewist Team
Andlib
Logistics Team
Ruksar
Sewist Team
Vijya
Finishing Team
Sushila
Design & Finishing Team
Munshira
Cutting Team
Prakashwati
Finishing Team
The Artisans
The 180 women who make up the Artisan Team are the heartbeat of Anchal. The artisans intricately hand embroider and quilt Anchal textiles from home, reflecting their expertise and love in every stitch. Discover the names and stories of these remarkable women below.
Board of Directors
Ben Boyd - North America Mid-Market Sales Manager at Google
Beth Peabody - President at Stegner Investment Associates
Colleen Clines - Co-Founder & CEO at Anchal
Elizabeth Woolsey - Retired News Anchor and Journalist
Jason D'Mello - Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University
Kyle Citrynell - Attorney at Seiller Waterman LLC
Lynn Cooper - President & CEO at BFW, Inc
Maggie Clines - COO & Creative Director at Anchal
Natalie Officer - Owner & Principal Designer at Natalie O Design
Tate Reynolds - Principal Interior Designer at Tate Reynolds
Tom Clines - CEO at United Direct Solutions
