About Us

Originally from France, moving in the early 90s to the U.S., Laurent Colasse is an American autodidact entrepreneur. Self directed, his passion in life helps him apply a positive attitude towards any challenges he faces. He has driven resqme Inc.’s business by creating simple and functional concepts that could make a difference in people’s lives, influencing them to become socially responsible for their safety and others. Already awarded at multiple events and with widespread media recognition for his inventions, Laurent is a visionary, aiming the company to be a global brand standing with its newest tagline: Make Safety Your Priority…

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Véronique Taylor grew up in Normandy/France and came to California in 1999. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Rouen. Then, she integrated the EM Business School in Lyon to accomplish her MBA in Marketing and Sales. Attracted in early age by design and colors, her first 12 years in the USA were spent as a fashion designer and textile buyer. Then her career took a different turn and Véronique joined the resqme team in 2013 as our Director of Sales & Marketing.  In addition to her love for traveling, Véronique practices diligently yoga, meditation, breathwork, dance and is passionate about organic plant dyes, vintage textiles and antiques.

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Hubert studied business in Paris for 5 years and moved to Nantes, France to start RESQME Europe in 2017. Before starting the resqme project with Véronique and Laurent, Hubert worked with more than 200 social workers to ensure the well being of post-hospital patients. During his spare time, he enjoys doing sports (like swimming, biking and running) and meeting new people in the new growing city of Nantes.

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Ben moved from France to the US in 2012 after getting his Master’s Degree in marketing strategy. With a background in digital marketing and project management, he previously worked in various industries such as nutrition, health and wellness and 3D printing. Ben joined the resqme, Inc. team in July 2018 as Digital Media Analyst. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring what beautiful Santa Barbara has to offer.

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Miguel Gonzalez was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where he gained training in logistics while pursuing his passion as a multimedia artist. When he’s not working, Miguel finds balance on two wheels, whether it’s biking the neighborhood streets or skateboarding. He loves exploring and traveling the world and is always looking for new adventures. Miguel joined the resqme team in March 2023.

Kirti Sharma hails from the vibrant city of New Delhi, India and moved to Santa Barbara in 2016.She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry Honors from University of Delhi. She continued her education with an MBA in Sales & International Business from Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Delhi, IN. With her charming and talkative nature, she leveraged her skills to delve into the world of sales and account management. Prior to her international ventures, she contributed to one of India’s leading job sites, gaining invaluable insights and earning accolades.

Her passion for exploration and cross-cultural experiences eventually led her to Europe, where she had the opportunity to travel to 12 different countries, broadening her horizons and cultural understanding. She honed her expertise in sales and account management across diverse industries such as Medical Devices .

She has joined Resqme’s Sales team as an Account Manager in October 2023. She brings over 8 years of experience in Sales. She is dedicated to delivering value and building lasting relationships with clients.

Outside of her professional life, she’s a Bollywood dance enthusiast, a culinary artist in her own right, and loves walking on Santa Barbara’s beautiful beaches .Above all, she loves spending time with her family which includes her little girl and husband.

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Elizabeth Stephens is a seasoned sales professional with a BA from UCSB, bringing extensive experience in domestic and international markets, particularly in distribution, online platforms, and new business development. She is driven by a passion for helping people and is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of her clients. She enjoys working at resqme because of the opportunity to build strong, lasting partnerships and deliver tailored strategies across diverse markets.

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys traveling to Brazil and is dedicated to health and wellness, practicing and teaching Capoeira, dance, and yoga. She also loves spending time outdoors with her senior dog, embracing nature and an active lifestyle.

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A native of Reunion Island, Carole lived there until 2012 before settling in mainland France. Kindness, pleasing her loved ones and relationships with others and travel are what drives her, as well as gathering loved ones around a table after hours of cooking or going to Madagascar or Mayotte as a volunteer with an orphanage . Her first job was librarian in a school, but Carole ended up flourishing by finding her way to a position as commercial secretary for two large groups before joining the resqme team in 2019, thus providing quality customer relations support, and after-sales service. Carole makes human contact and customer satisfaction her priority.

Cesar was born in Iguala in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. When he was 20 years old, after working on his family’s land, he decided he could better help them in the United States. He came to Santa Barbara and has been working for resqme, Inc. for the past 13 years. Cesar is in charge of preparing orders for shipment, and customers’ satisfaction is important to him. Cesar loves to play soccer and spend time with his family and friends.

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Chris joined resqme in 2021. He enjoys working with our diverse team and is responsible for fulfilling retail orders. In his free time, Chris enjoys painting and creating with different media.

Originally from Santa Barbara, Carlos joined the resqme team in early 2022, shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree. He enjoys spending his free time with friends and family, playing soccer, and walking his dog around town.

With a BA in Art from UCSB, Grant enjoys creating and bringing ideas to life through video and visual arts. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, surfing, playing video games with friends, and spending time in nature.

Grace is the Marketing Coordinator at resqme Inc., where she is excited to contribute to the team’s efforts in promoting our mission. A graduate of San Diego State University, she has a genuine interest in marketing and is eager to learn and grow in this role.

In her free time, Grace enjoys exploring new restaurants, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with friends and family. She looks forward to connecting with the community and supporting the company’s initiatives.

Steven joined the resqme team in April 2024 as a Warehouse Associate, through a local Santa Barbara non-profit, Pathpoint. Pathpoint partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Steven has been a great asset to the resqme team and it is our honor to have him with us!

Nathan is a senior at Westmont College, double majoring in Economics & Business and Communication Studies. He is passionate about using business for social good and driving positive change, and he aims to contribute to organizations that share his vision. Prior to joining resqme, Nathan gained valuable experience at Trader Joe’s and in the emergency field, which equipped him with the skills to transition effectively into the world of sales and business. In his free time, Nathan enjoys traveling, surfing, and exploring Santa Barbara.

I was born on December 22 1986 in Santa Barbara, CA. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and 2 wonderful parents. My hobbies include playing basketball and soccer so I love sports. I like spending time with my nieces and hanging out with friends and barbecues. I started working at resqme in early December 2023 and I’ve really enjoyed working here and getting to know my coworkers.