Mary Ellen P.

Mary Ellen P. is an accomplished designer and entrepreneur with extensive experience in product development and brand strategy. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Affina, a luxury lifestyle brand focused on wellness and nature-inspired products, Mary Ellen emphasizes earth-friendly living. In addition to Affina, Mary Ellen founded Surface LLC, a multidisciplinary design collaborative that specializes in brand development for various markets. Formerly, Mary Ellen served as a Female Founder with All Raise, advocating for increased funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Previous roles at Crate and Barrel included Product Developer, Packaging Design Manager, and Senior Design Manager, where innovative product collections and comprehensive packaging programs were developed. Mary Ellen holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Syracuse University and furthered studies at the School of Visual Arts.