Lisa
Growing up near New Orleans, Lisa's love for design started very early in life. She enjoyed visiting historic homes & building family homes with her parents. Lisa loved every aspect of the design process, from sketching floor plans to selecting fabrics for pillows.
After high school, it was an easy decision for Lisa to choose the interior design path. She was determined to become a residential interior designer and enrolled at Baylor University. After graduation, she worked at an architectural design firm in Dallas. Later, she moved to California to work under a talented Bay Area designer and further her career. During her time in California, she discovered her love for remodeling. She spent nearly two decades in the Design/Build industry learning about kitchen & bath design, new construction, and remodeling. During this time Lisa met Gemma, and together they formed C&C. Lisa is grateful for her experience in Design/Build & for the opportunity to bring her designs to life through construction.
Gemma
Gemma has always had a passion for design and art in various forms, ranging from drawing and sewing to fashion and painting. During her school years, she enjoyed art classes the most but was unsure of what career path to take. After high school, she met a talented designer who took her to the SF Design Center, where she fell in love with design and has been pursuing it ever since.
She spent the first seven years of her design career working at a Design/Build firm in Mountain View while also studying for her design degree at San Jose State. After gaining expertise in design, building, and interiors, she was ready for a new challenge. She met Lisa at her next Design/Build company in Campbell, and they worked together for the next ten years. This gave her the opportunity to design larger projects and expand her knowledge of building and remodeling. Gemma is grateful for the opportunity of meeting Lisa, and to later build C&C Designs together!
Holly
Holly was mentored by and has worked with Gemma and Lisa for over 10 years. She studied interior design in college and has been using her skills and knowledge to create beautiful and functional spaces ever since.
Her passion for interior design started at a young age and has developed into a full-blown love affair! Holly feels that “there’s nothing better on a project than when the relationship between designer and client really melds. Being able to deliver beautifully transformed and functional spaces will never be anything short of pure satisfaction.”
Her favorite part of design is working through schematic planning and material selections. She loves to define the big picture and find all the special pieces to really bring it to life.
Yana
Yana is an award-winning interior designer who has made a name for herself in the industry with her exceptional skills in kitchen and bath design. She has over 16 years of experience in the remodeling industry, and knows the ins and outs of the design process. From the initial research and concept creation to the final implementation and collaboration with partners and vendors, Yana is a true professional. She is highly skilled in Chief Architect, which allows her to create detailed construction drawings with meticulous attention to detail. Her expertise extends beyond that to 3-D renderings, detailed interior elevations, and materials and fixtures specifications.
But that's not all there is to Yana. She's also a passionate traveler who has explored almost every European country, as well as numerous North American and Middle Eastern destinations, to gain inspiration from diverse cultures. This curiosity and open-mindedness have helped her bring a unique global perspective to her designs. Yana genuinely cares about her clients and their needs, and goes above and beyond to make their design dreams a reality.
Heather
Heather brings over 25 years of accounting and project management expertise to the C&C Design team as our Staff Accountant / Personal Assistant. With a background in construction and real estate management and finance, Heather manages general accounting, project schedules, budgets, and resources as well as liaises with contractors, clients, suppliers, and the design team to ensure a smooth project delivery.
In addition to her professional duties, Heather is passionate about bringing leadership opportunities to the girls in her community, earning several national and regional awards for her volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of Northern California. She also enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband of 25 years and two teenage daughters.
Kailina
Introducing Kailina, our Design Assistant from San Jose. She plays a crucial role in bringing our projects to life. Kailina is a dynamic addition to our team, always seeking to learn from experienced designers and expand her design horizons. She has a versatile skill set, having explored journalism and media studies, business, and graphic design during her two years at San Diego State.
When Kailina is not working, you can find her enjoying concerts and films, embarking on adventures with family and friends, or enjoying the great outdoors. Her contagious enthusiasm is an asset to our team, and we're thrilled to have her as part of the team.
