# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Poet and the Bench
- **Mission:** To offer a thoughtfully curated selection of fine, demi-fine, and designer jewelry, custom and permanent jewelry, fine art, ceramics, home decor, candles, and small-batch fragrance. The mission includes discovering and presenting uncommon handmade goods, limited edition, and one-of-a-kind collections from emerging and independent designers and artists.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Details forthcoming.
- **Founded Date and Location:** Located in Mill Valley, CA, north of San Francisco. Founded date details forthcoming.
- **Size and Scale:** Details forthcoming.

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:**
    - Jeffrey Levin: Jewelry Designer, Co-founder
    - Bonnie Powers: Curator, Co-founder
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Details forthcoming.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Dedicated to a passion for discovery, thoughtful curation, and celebrating uncommon handmade goods and unique artistic expressions.
- **Team/About/Leadership/People links:** https://poetandthebench.com/pages/our-story

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Operates as an independent jewelry store, art gallery, and design space. The approach involves curating and selling fine and designer jewelry, custom and permanent jewelry, and a diverse range of art and design goods, emphasizing limited edition and one-of-a-kind collections.
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Located in downtown Mill Valley, CA, north of San Francisco.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Details forthcoming.