OUR TEAM.
Samantha Smith (NYC)
Sam was born & raised in Boulder, Colorado and moved to New York City in 1999. She has held roles at Simon Showroom and L’Atelier Group where she grew brands from launch to large scale within the emerging and young designer space. For more than two decade she has lead with a keen eye for new talent and mentorship for her team and designers. Sam’s strengths are rooted in her long standing relationships with both clients and designers, coupled by her ability to scale and cultivate those businesses. Sam enjoys good tv, trying new restaurants, cooking, nature, horseback riding, time with love ones and traveling. Virgo.
VP/ PARTNER
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER
Michelle Maslanka (NYC)
Michelle is originally from New Jersey and moved to NYC in 2012 to attend LIM Fashion College. She began her career with some prestigious luxury internships including Alexander McQueen and Céline. Michelle has held roles at Nili Lotan and Veronica Beard. In her free time Michelle enjoys time with her family and friends, going to the beach, time with her pup Navy and photography. Gemini.
Jenn Dang (LA)
Jenn is a native of Southern California and started her career in sales at Scotch & Soda. She then began working with and introducing several Australian designers to the US market inclusive of Alice McCall, Jenn is a seasoned senior mentor and leader in the Showroom. Jenn loves traveling, music, art, cooking, nature and delving into California wine. Sagittarius.
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER
Shannon O’Neil (NY)
Shannon is from upstate New York and started her career in jewelry design and accessories sales in Los Angeles, working with brands such as Chan Luu, Gorjana, and House of Harlow. Shannon's had a sales agency of her own for many years and is an expert on regional markets and emerging brand development. When she's not out on the road, she enjoys yoga, exploring nature, live music and time with her friends and family. Aries.
BRAND MANAGER + SOCIAL/MARKETING MANAGER
Ellie Newton (NYC)
Ellie grew up in Northern California and received a Business and Graphic Design degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has experience in hospitality, marketing and event planning roles. Ellie moved to New York City to pursue her interest in the industry and began her career with Franklin in 2023. She is a talented musician and enjoys travel, time with her family and exploring New York City. Sagittarius.