Josie Briggs

Josie believes design has the power to elevate the human spirit through purpose and beauty. As an award-winning interior designer, Josie has shaped a diverse range of environments varying in size and project type - including corporate, healthcare, civic, hospitality, and residential. The common thread throughout her work is her passion for innovation, the environment, and human health.

Steve Whittier

Award-winning Creative/Art Director Steve Whittier is Founder and Creative Director of Contentious Inc. Based in Brooklyn NY and Venice CA Steve brings a global perspective thanks to his executive positions with Factory Design Labs,  RGA NY, Y&R NY, Code & Theory, and Leo Burnett Kyiv. Whittier has been recognized for his work, in both the US and in Europe, in categories such as action sports, fashion, beauty, and luxury.  His unique vision has been a part of building iconic brands like Airwalk, Nike, Sims, Palmer Snowboards, and Oakley, Most recently, Steve has been at the forefront of cannabis branding, creating multiple national cannabis brands from the ground up.

Outside of work Steve takes photos, rides motorcycles, snowboards, cycles, and skateboards. 

Anjula Caldwell

From the time when she was just a child, Anjula has used words and images to communicate her feelings and interpretations of how she views the world. After earning a BA in English and then following it up with a photography degree from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA, she pursued a career in photography, journalism, and graphic design.

After being introduced to the idea that Sustainability and Style were not binary ideas through the original Sustainable Style Foundation,  Anjula’s passion for learning how to approach a more sustainable lifestyle grew. Her draw to visually clean aesthetics, mid-century modern living, and being intentional about how we consume, combined with her passion for words and communication, led her directly to ASAP. She hopes to continue using her gift for words to bring awareness for both the need to care for our planet and all of its living beings.

Hannah Cotier

Hannah graduated from Emerson College where she studied marketing & advertising with a focus on photography. Her love for visual art and aesthetics came at a young age, and growing up in a rural area helped solidify a respect for nature and the environment. She now works in the music industry, another passion of hers, but holds onto her love for all things sustainable and visually captivating. She believes all of these art forms- music, photography, fashion, food- can be used to unite us and connect with others, and hopefully make a difference in the world.

Emily Clemons

Emily graduated from the University of Washington after completing her degree in communications with an emphasis in diversity. She started her career in the business of fashion and soon realized her calling of helping others through social impact. Emily finds inspiration through music, art, fashion, and the importance of human connection.

Shannon Coughlin

Shannon has an innate ability to communicate through graphics and continues to push the boundaries of form, figure, color, composition, and typography. Her creative excellence, thoughtful approach, and a hint of humor leads to innovative design outcomes. Shannon’s deep dedication to excellence combined with her kind approach is contagious and affects everyone around her. Many years of being a gymnast led to an interest in the phenomena of body awareness, proprioception, and movement and how it can inform the human experience.