meet our collective
A team as skilled as they are unique, working together as the collective
Shänna Crovo
Hello, I’m Shänna Crovo and I am the creator of The Plant Collective. I knew from the outset, that my vision for this company was to gather incredible women who shared my love of plants and design, and that each one could bring something unique and amazing to the table. My journey that led to opening this incredible collective was a long and winding path. As a child, my mother would force me to garden with her, and naturally, like any teenager I swore I’d never garden or plant anything ever again! Cut to, years later, I inherited dozens of gorgeous house plants, and I fell in love. I realized how much beauty it added to my home, and how each one added a touch of art to whatever space I placed it in. The beauty of it became an obsession, and a passion was born! Then came The Collective, and it’s my passion and privilege to create artfully designed spaces for each one of you.
Kristina Michele Martens
Kristina Michele Martens, originally hailing from San Diego, CA, relocated to Bellingham in September 2016 with the objective of immersing herself in a closely-knit community dedicated to fostering positive change across various spheres, ranging from addressing climate change to advancing racial equity. During the summer of 2020, Kristina collaborated with communities throughout the city, leading rallies for racial justice that garnered the participation of over 5,000 individuals. Motivated by the momentum of protests and policy reforms observed nationwide, Kristina embarked on co-founding the development of the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission.
In a historic achievement in November 2021, Kristina became the first Black woman ever elected to the Bellingham City Council. She embraced this honor as an opportunity to introduce a new voice and a unique perspective to conversations aimed at enhancing our community. Presently, Kristina operates her own private consulting firm, eagerly anticipating collaborations with entities and businesses to transform their aspirations into reality.