all good things have GRIT.
our vision
To build a space for creators to grow + thrive. Where perspectives + voices matter. Where risk means growth. Where passion + grit yields rewards.
our team
Grit Studio was established in 2015 to pursue a passion for elevating businesses that have unique stories, interesting vibes and a potential to impact the world for the better. Our team is made of best-in-class industry experts, master multitaskers, mom bosses & out-of-the-box creatives.
FOUNDER, CHIEF STRATEGIST
Erin has an 15+ years of experience in content marketing on both the agency and brand sides of the table. She specializes in content creation and strategy for consumer and retail brands in both the beauty and wellness spaces. Brands she’s worked with include Bluemercury, Sassoon, Walt Disney Studios, ABC Family, Lifetime, Marlo Thomas + many others. Erin lives in the Washington, D.C. area and she’s a mom to 2 babies and 2 doggos. Yoga keeps her sane, coffee keeps her going.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Tenny is a recent addition to the Grit Studio team with a background in fashion, beauty + lifestyle marketing. She's a multi-faceted marketing strategist, copywriter and sometimes content creator with a penchant for prose, transforming the technical into compelling content and creating captivating narratives across digital platforms. She's into art + aesthetics in her off time and keeps flowers around her at all times!
Emilie Vo
LEAD DESIGNER
Emilie worked in Los Angeles as a visual designer in the fashion industry for the last three years. As an illustrator her clients have included Disney, Marvel, and 7Leaves Cafe. Now a transplant living in Oakland, California, she enjoys her quiet days telling jokes to her many unamused plants.
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER
Alysse Weilmuenster
CONTENT COORDINATOR
Raven Harrison
Raven recently joined the Grit team in 2022, as a content strategist. She brings a wide array of knowledge when it comes to developing story telling social strategies, previously working with consumer and pharmaceutical brands. When she is not keeping a pulse on current industry trends, you can find her cheering loudly at professional sporting events or in her kitchen perfecting a brownie recipe.
CONTENT COORDINATOR
Claire Rollins
Claire joined the team after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2021. She has an eye for content creation stemmed from her love of social media and the digital world. When Claire isn’t running our clients social media accounts she is most likely exploring D.C. or trying a new pasta recipe.
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Ellie Komen
Ellie is a graphic designer and digital illustrator specializing in the beauty and wellness space. She has a variety of print and digital asset experience ranging from packaging design to content creation. Brands she’s worked with include Nordstrom, Nordstrom x Nike, Charles Schulz Peanuts, and UNITE Haircare. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, and keeping up with the latest beauty trends.
ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR
Katie Fernberg
Katie is currently a senior at The George Washington University studying Organizational Sciences and Journalism. Katie loves expressing creativity and brand strategy through content creation and is looking forward to continuing this passion at Grit Studio. In her free time, Katie enjoys practicing yoga and hanging out with her dog Jojo.
