Meet the team
LAURA LAING
Designer and Production Director
Trained in jewelry design and metalsmithing, Laura takes the design concepts and brings it to life in the final collections. From initial sketch to the end product, she has her meticulous eye on each step of the process. Her passion for art, design, and craftsmanship stems from her artistic father who nourished her creativity and encouraged her love to create things by hand. She believes jewelry is wearable art and a self expression - unique to every individual. With her rescue pups, Cassie and Luke, by her side, she spends each day fully submerged in her craft.
AMY OLSON GOIN
Sales Director and Social Media
Amy is our brand and industry expert. She loves to form strong connections and curate the best assortments for our retailers. She truly knows the ins and outs the THATCH customer as she herself was one of our first customers. After a decade of hustling the showroom scene in NYC, Amy and her husband moved to California to enjoy a more balanced, sunny life. When she discovered THATCH as an emerging local company, she saw an opportunity to help the brand expand. Her drive and silly spirit keep us moving onward and upward.
KRISTY SPICUZZA
Operations, Client Services and Photography
With a keen eye for detail, Kristy makes sure our studio runs smoothly and our customers are always satisfied. As our in-house lifestyle photographer, she creates the amazing imagery that embodies the THATCH brand. She studied photography and spent many years in the San Francisco service industry before moving to San Diego with her husband in search of something new. Her skills found the perfect home at THATCH - she is our highly organized perfectionist.
NATALIE BAY
Marketing, Social Media, and PR
Bringing a fresh perspective and big vision, Natalie excels in driving brand growth. Always resourceful and optimistic, on any given day you can find her creating compelling social media content, managing influencer relationships and press opportunities, and leading our social media ad strategy. A valuable addition to our marketing team, Natalie approaches each project with positivity and dedication.
SARAH PINSKY
Fulfillment and Studio Manager
Sarah is our thoughtful and meticulous fulfillment manager. When it comes to our physical brand experience, Sarah leads the charge, ensuring no small detail is forgotten. The meaningful unboxing you’ve come to expect has Sarah written all over it! Whether she’s keeping the studio running without a hitch or packaging each order with care, she brings the perfect mix of pragmatism and composure to the team.