Crisha


Systems Design
Business Operations
Program Management


Ari

I build the backbone for thoughtful growth - designing systems and sourcing strategies that help visionary brands scaled with integrity, transparency, and measurable impact.

Intro

I design the systems that connect origin, culture and execution.

I help mission-driven companies turn vision into grounded, scalable reality—building the operational, sourcing, and product foundations that support thoughtful growth. With experience across food & beverage, beauty, and climate innovation, I’ve led global sourcing strategies, product launches, and cross-continental programs that integrate purpose with performance.

Founders bring me in when they need clarity, rhythm, and resilient structure—without diluting creativity or intent. I bridge strategy and execution, aligning people, processes, and planet-centered priorities so teams can grow what matters.

Selected Experience

Co-Director & Lead Strategist

2024 - Current

The Overstory Co.

Head of US Operations & Global Partnerships

2021 - 2025

Forested

CPG Product Development & Commercialisation

2019 - 2021

Forested (Maryiza Honey)

Studio Operations Manager

2019

Ostudio

Creative Production Assistant

2018 - 2019

Julia Sherman (Salad For President)

Co-Director & Lead Strategist

2024 - Current

The Overstory Co.

Head of US Operations & Global Partnerships

2021 - 2025

Forested

CPG Product Development & Commercialisation

2019 - 2021

Forested (Maryiza Honey)

Studio Operations Manager

2019

Ostudio

Creative Production Assistant

2018 - 2019

Julia Sherman (Salad For President)

Competencies

Strategic Operations & Systems Design

Sustainability & Impact Strategy

Partnership Development (Corporate, NGO & Academic)

Process Design & Implementation

Vendor & Supplier Communications

Operationalizing Vision into Scalable Frameworks

Global Sourcing & Supplier Development

Product Development & Commercialization

Supply Chain Optimization & Risk Mitigation

Launch & Go-to-Market Strategy

Business Development & Client Relations

Tools

Monday.com

Project Management

Monday.com

Project Management

Quickbooks

Inventory Management

Quickbooks

Inventory Management

Notion

Knowledge Management/ PM

Notion

Knowledge Management/ PM

Google Suite

SOPs / Knowledge Management

Google Suite

SOPs / Knowledge Management

TraceGains

Material Traceability

TraceGains

Material Traceability

Miro

Strategy

Miro

Strategy

Canva

Team Comms/Presentations

Canva

Team Comms/Presentations

Figma

Media & Creative Assets

Figma

Media & Creative Assets

Hubspot

Relationship Management

Hubspot

Relationship Management

Education & Certs

Monash University

Bachelor of Science (Physiology & Research Design)

Monash University

Bachelor of Science (Physiology & Research Design)

William Angliss

Commercial Cookery & Patisserie

William Angliss

Commercial Cookery & Patisserie

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Cert: Sustainability Reporting (In Progress)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Cert: Sustainability Reporting (In Progress)

University of Colorado Boulder

Cert: Strategic Product Develpment (In Progress)

University of Colorado Boulder

Cert: Strategic Product Develpment (In Progress)

Rutgers University

Cert: Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization (In Progress)

Rutgers University

Cert: Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization (In Progress)

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, Planet Positive

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, Planet Positive

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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