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 Wainwright

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

Vandana

Cutting Team Lead

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