THE PEOPLE BEHIND KATE QUINN
Meet the Team
Behind every collection, every little detail, and every order is a team of people who care about what we do. Meet the people who bring Kate Quinn to life.
The Faces Behind the Brand
Kate Quinn
CEO/Founder
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
my hand me down gunny sack velveteen knickers and bolero jacket set with a 80's renaissance layering blouse that i tried so hard not to pee as we stood in line for santa for waaaaaay too long after waaaaaay too much hot cocoa.
How long have you been at kq?
my whole life pretty much
Favorite part of work?
my constant obsession of trying to create a way to bottle a little of childhood magic for our customers, with my team. operational stuff, eh, not so much.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
classic drumstick or anything that looked really BIG so I could make it last longer than anyone else.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
i wanted to do this. what's that old adage? oh, be careful what you wish for.❤️
Natasha
VP Design Development + Merchandising
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
Most of them, I was heavy into clothes from the beginning and a big ESPRIT fan.
How long have they been at kq?
18 years with a 6 month break mixed in there.
Favorite part of work?
Seeing the babies and kiddos' photos, capturing memories in the looks we make.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Hands down, ice cream sandwich.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Fashion designer, magazine editor
Kaila
Chief of staff
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
I honestly couldn't tell you what my favorite outfit was, but I can tell you I never went anywhere without my three binkies. One in my mouth and one in each hand. Priorities.
How long have you been at kq?
Almost 6 years
Favorite part of work?
I'm one of those people who actually enjoys solving problems, so there's definitely no shortage of entertainment here. I've learned more than I ever expected over the last six years. Also some pretty cool coworkers. And office dogs, love office dogs.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Strawberry shortcake ice cream bar
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to go into sports medicine and work for a professional sports team.
Aline
Brand & Operations Liaison
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
I loved wearing skirts & those cute lace trim socks. Oh, Bobby Jack had me in a chokehold too.
How long have you been at kq?
Wow, 7 years!
Favorite part of work?
The variety! I get to learn a little bit of everything, jump in wherever I’m needed, and pick things up quickly across every department.
Plus, it means more of my coworkers get the privilege of knowing the funniest person in the office.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Lucas (chamoy, limon, or mango).
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I have horrible memory but something tells me I maybe wanted to be a hairstylist or makeup artist.
Melanie
Creative Brand Specialist
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
My parents used to always dress me in overalls when I was a kid, so I guess overalls. But I loved going shopping at Limited Too when I got a little older!
How long have you been at kq?
6+ years
Favorite part of work?
Getting to see all of the collections when they come into the studio and making them come to life and tell a story through the photography.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
The strawberry shortcake bar
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I've had a few different career dreams. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. All I would draw is models with cute outfits! When I got a little older, I started baking and making all kinds of desserts, so I dreamed of owning my own bakery/cake shop. In high school, math was my favorite subject, so I really wanted to become a math teacher.
Hannah
DESIGN + Merchandising Specialist
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
My go-to outfit was a pair of loose, flowy black capri pants, a tank top or T-shirt, and flip-flops.
How long have you been at kq?
I’ll be heading into my fourth year at Kate Quinn on November 3rd!
Favorite part of work?
I love having a hand in so many different areas of the business. We move at a fast pace, and there’s always something new to learn, create, or tackle. I can confidently say I’m never bored!
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
An ice cream sandwich, every single time.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. As a kid, I loved getting creative by turning scarves into makeshift dresses, sewing, and sketching outfits.
Maria
Production + Merchandising Assistant
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
I loved anything colorful, and I never left the house without a matching headband!
How long have you been at kq?
6 years.
Favorite part of work?
I love that I’m always learning something new and get the opportunity to help out in so many different areas of the company. Every day looks different which keeps things interesting.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
An ice cream sandwich is always my go to but on certain days, you can’t beat a Spiderman popsicle.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I grew up wanting to be a teacher! I would set up all my stuffed animals and “teach” them lessons on my whiteboard.
Houa
Production Associate
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
Sweatpants!
How long have you been at kq?
5 years!
Favorite part of work?
Working on sub boxes and packaging them. I enjoy putting everything together, making sure the boxes are packed properly, and seeing the finished product ready to go.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
SpongeBob ice cream!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher!
Jade
Community Manager
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
A denim skort with a blue striped top that I loved so much I chewed the sleeves off of it.
How long have you been at kq?
Since the infamous Bloomer Gate of 2020.
Favorite part of work?
Getting to shop for a living, helping build new collections, and having 75,000 little besties in our VIP group.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
I’m more of a food truck kind of girl.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I think I wanted to be a criminal because I was a little klepto as a kid.
Baohua
Team Support
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
My favorite outfit was dresses as a child.
How long have you been at kq?
I have been at KQ for four years.
Favorite part of work?
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.
Jadin
Brand Assistant
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
I had a t-shirt with a little gumball machine on it with sequins that moved around, and I loved to wear it with fuzzy pants.
How long have you been at kq?
I've been working here for a year!
Favorite part of work?
I like getting better at different types of photo editing and design software as well as working creatively.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Frozen chocolate banana or mangonada.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be either an artist or a chef.
Emma
Brand Assistant
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
A London punk costume my mum made. Also anything that went with Jelly shoes.
How long have you been at kq?
Still in my rookie era.
Favorite part of work?
Solving puzzles. Especially ones involving Excel.
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
A 99 flake or a Choco Taco
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A Secret agent
Anne
CUSTOMER SERVICE
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
Matching Barbie outfits, complete with Barbie boots! 👢💖
How long have you been at kq?
I started on September 30, so I’m still pretty new, but loving every bit of it!
Favorite part of work?
Making customers happy! Nothing beats helping someone with their inquiry and knowing they walked away smiling 😊. Since this is all new to me, I also love learning exciting things, like creating orders and getting them ready to ship in the 3PL portal (thanks to Aline for teaching me!).
Favorite treat off the ice cream truck?
Anything chocolate or cookies and cream! 🍫🍪
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A hip-hop dancer in a dance crew! I dreamed of being like the Royal Family dance group 💃
Jassi
technical print designer
What was your favorite outfit as a child?
Various dresses
How long have you been at kq?
Working on designs for more than a year
Favorite part of work?
Designing and merchandising
Favorite sweet treat?
Ladoo or Indian halwa
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Designer