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.

Headshot of Anchal Co-Founder & CEO, Colleen Clines

Colleen Clines

Co-Founder & CEO

Headshot of Anchal Co-Founder & COO, Maggie Clines

Maggie Clines

COO & Creative Director

Headshot of Anchal's Program Director in India, Shefali Modi

Shefali Modi

Program Director

Headshot of Anchal Ecommerce Director, Ashleigh Bakken

Ashleigh Bakken

E-Commerce Director

Headshot of Anchal Account Manager, Elizabeth Dumesnil

Elizabeth Dumesnil

Account Manager

Headshot of Anchal Program Manager in India, Manju Kanwar

Manju Kanwar

Program Manager

Mel Simon

Digital Marketing Manager

Headshot of Anchal Master Tailor, Roopdas

Roopdas

Master Tailor

Headshot or Claire McMahon, Anchal's E-Commerce & Operations Coordinator

Claire McMahon

E-Commerce & Operations Coordinator

Headshot of Anchal Project Supervisor in India, Vandana

Vandana

Project Supervisor

Headshot of Anchal Project Supervisor in India, Seema

Seema

Project Supervisor

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.

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Shakuntala

Shakuntala

Design & Finishing Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Gulshan

Gulshan

Finishing Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Shama

Shama

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Mushraat

Mushraat

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Pooja

Pooja

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Shamina

Shamina

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Mumtaz

Mumtaz

Cutting Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Rajia

Rajia

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Kulsum

Kulsum

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Andlib

Andlib

Logistics Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Ruksar

Ruksar

Sewist Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Vijya

Vijya

Finishing Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Sushila

Sushila

Design & Finishing Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Munshira

Munshira

Cutting Team

Headshot of Anchal Project Assistant, Prakashwati

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.

group photo of 100+ Anchal artisans in Ajmer, India

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