Our Creatives
The team at Carta is comprised of world-builders with backgrounds in architecture, interior design, graphic design and brand strategy. Having spent time in both corporate and agency settings, our collective experiences are rich with knowledge.
Carta Creatives was founded by architect and designer Elana Tenenbaum Cline whose exceptional design aesthetic and keen eye for detail have enabled her to lead monumental projects throughout the globe. Having worked in Europe, Asia, India, and Africa, Elana’s 15+ years of experience with national and international brands like Intel, HAVAS Media, Netflix, and Milkbar have created a multi-faceted portfolio of experience.
Before establishing her own firm, Elana was a member of Starbuck’s Concept Design Studio, which globally scaled new design concepts. Some of Elana’s more prominent architectural projects include the Botswana Innovation Hub at SHoP Architects. She graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University’s 5 Year Architecture Program.
ELANA TENENBAUM CLINE
Founder + Creative Director
RACHEL TALAVERA
Architecture & Interior Design
Rachel joins Carta Creatives with over 15 years of experience as a lead Interior Designer, specializing in design management, custom furnishing design, and brand integration. Prior to joining Carta Creatives, Rachel spent 11 years as a Senior Designer at LB Architects, a commercial architectural firm in NYC and has since pivoted to designing a portfolio of residential and boutique corporate projects across the New York metropolitan area. Rachel excels at harmonizing functionality with intriguing design from concept through project completion (on time and on budget!)
With both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Design + Environmental Analysis from Cornell University, Rachel also holds a New York State Professional Certification in Interior Design and LEED (Leadership in Energy + Environmental Design) accreditation.
GINA CIOTTI
Interior Styling & Decor
Always seeking to create memorable expressions by tying together place and personality, Gina Ciotti has been honing her craft since she was a young girl building fairy villages in her backyard. With over a decade of experience in creative roles, her practice includes interior styling, interior decorating, prop styling, and floral design. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Domino, and Rue Magazine.
Gina’s varied experience in visual storytelling is woven into a quilt of creative expertise, anchored by a deep well of marketing roles. With a natural inclination for curiosity and problem-solving, this thread has guided her through a multitude of projects including memorable displays of tableware collections, feverish arrangements of summer blooms, and curated living spaces. Gina is based in New York’s Hudson Valley and spends her free time nurturing her garden, seeking inspiration at John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary, and poring over old books.
JILLIAN RAGO
Brand Marketing
With over ten years of experience in Brand Strategy & Marketing, Jillian brings a duality of analytical thinking and creative expression to the studio, leading strategy for Carta Creatives. Past roles include Marketing and Project Management at global financial institution Rabobank, Brand Strategy for creative agency Brand Bureau, and PR at boutique PR + Strategy firm LNPR. She’s worked on everything from marketing and event launches to brand identity and strategic business plans.
Working primarily in hospitality and sustainable food & agriculture, Jillian’s experience spans both consumer facing and commercial work. She brings big picture thinking and curiosity to every project.
SARA LEMIEUX-ANSARI
Brand & Graphic Design
Throughout her extensive design career, Sara Lemieux-Ansari has consistently demonstrated a knack for seamlessly merging brand storytelling with environmental and digital design. With a track record of success that spans from large companies to entrepreneurial endeavors, Sara continues to push the boundaries of creativity through a holistic lense. Her ability to envision and execute transformative design solutions is the reason she's worked with brand giants such as Nike, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Twilio, Designtex and Monday.com.
As head of Brand Design at Carta Creatives, she is poised to continue shaping the future of design, one compelling brand narrative and immersive space at a time
MADDIE SHEPARD
Project Management
With a deep-rooted passion for interior design and a robust background in marketing and events, Maddie joins the Carta Creatives team as the Operations & Project Manager. After working in the luxury event and fashion industries for over a decade, Maddie’s fascination for creating beautiful and functional environments that enhance everyday living drew her to interior design. Maddie has since spent the last several years working for award winning interior designers where she has honed her skills to ensure every project runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Maddie is dedicated to blending her organizational expertise with her love for interior design to manage project workflows, and coordinate with our talented design team. Maddie's goal is to drive your vision forward and she is excited to connect with clients and collaborators who share a passion for beautiful spaces and innovative design solutions.
OUR VALUES
We pride ourselves on working with the people and projects that make our hearts sing.
We value honesty and respect in every interaction, and we work with our clients to share the foresight we believe they need to make the best decisions.
We’re passionate about facilitating a work environment built on enthusiasm, respect, and strategic thinking that supports our team, our clients and our vendors.
We value our shared time, commitment to projects, and lifestyle balance. In turn, we’re able to do our best work in a fulfilling and joyful manner.
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