01 - Bernie and Natasha, Founders and Operators of Heartsleeve

Bernie and Natasha are partners in business and in life. They print and design Church Alley's t-shirts, tote bags, website, and product branding. The pair are founders and operators of Heartsleeve, a New Orleans based design and print studio rooted in community. Bernie January Jr. is the Creative Director and Senior Designer at Heartsleeve. Bernie has been formally trained in multiple artistic mediums and is a graduate of Tulane University with a degree in Neuroscience. He's an educator and previous Program Manager for Green Light New Orleans, an environmental non-profit focused on supporting local households in sustainable practices like energy efficiency and gardening. Natasha Noordhoff is the Lead Screen Printer and Partnership Director at Heartsleeve. She develops relationships with new and existing Cause Partners to collaborate in meaningful ways that support work to put Louisiana communities first. Natasha is Managing Partner in the collaborative, women-owned retail store The Good Shop.

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