Crisha
Systems Design
Creative Ops Strategy
Program Manager
Ari
I help bring structure, rhythm, and clarity to design-forward teams—across product, brand, and operations.
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Personal Care & Beauty
Food & Beverage
Creative Studios
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I build the infrastructure behind ambitious, creative companies. Based in New York for over 8 years, I’ve led product launches, programs, and operational strategy across food, personal care, and design-forward industries.
My strength is in bringing structure to momentum—shaping roadmaps, refining internal systems, and creating the operational rhythm teams need to grow with intention. I’ve worked across global supply chains, creative studios, and early-stage brands—often acting as the bridge between vision and execution.
As Co-Director of The Overstory Co., I support scaling teams with program leadership, backend clarity, and founder-aligned strategy. I’m a steady presence in fast-moving environments, trusted to hold space for both big-picture thinking and the smallest operational detail.
Outside of work, I run Studio Mangosteen—a seasonal sensory studio exploring memory, ritual, and the slow beauty of thoughtful design. You’ll often find me making something by hand, wandering through New York’s design corners, or dreaming up a slower, more beautiful future.
I’m a strategic operator with 10+ years across kitchens, global supply chains, and creative studios. Today, I partner with emerging and growth-stage brands to launch new products, streamline operations, and scale with integrity. My work blends systems thinking, operational guidance, and executional clarity— whether I’m managing go-to-market timelines, aligning cross-functional teams, or building backend infrastructure for ambitious, creative companies. Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring New York’s food and culture scene or creating immersive food installations through my studio, Studio Mangosteen.


Experience
Program Manager & Creative Strategist
2023 - Current
The Overstory Co.
Head of US Operations & Partnerships
2021 - 2025
Forested
CPG Product Development & Commercialisation
2019 - 2021
Forested (Maryiza Honey)
Operations Manager
2019
Ostudio
R&D & Production Assistant
2018 - 2019
Julia Sherman (Salad For President)
Program Manager & Creative Strategist
2023 - Current
The Overstory Co.
Head of US Operations & Partnerships
2021 - 2025
Forested
CPG Product Development & Commercialisation
2019 - 2021
Forested (Maryiza Honey)
Operations Manager
2019
Ostudio
R&D & Production Assistant
2018 - 2019
Julia Sherman (Salad For President)
Competencies
Program Management
Launch Operations
Systems Design
Cross-Functional Coordination
Vendor & Supplier Comms
Timeline Holding
Go-to-Market Readiness
Compliance Documentation
Founder Collaboration
Sensory Brand Awareness
Tools

Asana
Project Management

Asana
Project Management

Monday.com
Project Management

Monday.com
Project Management

Notion
Documentation / PM

Notion
Documentation / PM

Google Suite
SOPs / Knowledge Management

Google Suite
SOPs / Knowledge Management

Mid-journey
Images

Mid-journey
Images

Lightroom
Media Editing

Lightroom
Media Editing

Canva
Team Comms/Presentations

Canva
Team Comms/Presentations

Adobe InDesign
(Currently Training)

Adobe InDesign
(Currently Training)

Illustrator
(Currently Training)

Illustrator
(Currently Training)

Figma
(Currently Training)

Figma
(Currently Training)
Education/ Certs

Monash University
BSc - Research Design & Physiology

Monash University
BSc - Research Design & Physiology

William Angliss
Commercial Cookery & Patisserie

William Angliss
Commercial Cookery & Patisserie

Google (In Progress)
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Google (In Progress)
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Adobe (In Progress)
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate

Adobe (In Progress)
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
Testimonials
"Crisha's intuitive sense for project management, team coordination, and systems-building is what helped us get from 0 to 1 as a global, cross-cultural team and business."

Ariana Day Yuen
Founder & CEO, Forested
"Crisha’s aptitude for [systems] design has defined her ability to effectively bring life to a project. Crisha's work prioritizes clarity, functionality and flair. Her work can be characterized as grounded and rich."

Franck Henry Godefroy
Visonary & Artist, Tepid
"Crisha is creative, organized, and brings refreshing energy and spirit to the workplace. She is a problem solver and creator - a powerful combination for any business and a dream teammate"

Abby Waldorf
Sustainability Specialst, Founder
Testimonials
"Crisha's intuitive sense for project management, team coordination, and systems-building is what helped us get from 0 to 1 as a global, cross-cultural team and business."

Ariana Day Yuen
Founder & CEO, Forested
"Crisha’s aptitude for [systems] design has defined her ability to effectively bring life to a project. Crisha's work prioritizes clarity, functionality and flair. Her work can be characterized as grounded and rich."

Franck Henry Godefroy
Visonary & Artist, Tepid
"Crisha is creative, organized, and brings refreshing energy and spirit to the workplace. She is a problem solver and creator - a powerful combination for any business and a dream teammate"

Abby Waldorf
Sustainability Specialst, Founder
Testimonials
"Crisha's intuitive sense for project management, team coordination, and systems-building is what helped us get from 0 to 1 as a global, cross-cultural team and business."

Ariana Day Yuen
Founder & CEO, Forested
"Crisha’s aptitude for [systems] design has defined her ability to effectively bring life to a project. Crisha's work prioritizes clarity, functionality and flair. Her work can be characterized as grounded and rich."

Franck Henry Godefroy
Visonary & Artist, Tepid
"Crisha is creative, organized, and brings refreshing energy and spirit to the workplace. She is a problem solver and creator - a powerful combination for any business and a dream teammate"

Abby Waldorf
Founder & Creative Director, Asmaa Studio

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