Our Story:
Meet the Team
Jessy Smith
PRINCIPAL ORGANIZER
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Jessy believes in the power of less— sometimes more—and finds true joy in guiding her clients through life’s many decisions. Her keen observation and grounded, hands-on approach help her transform spaces so that they better support the client in the present moment. Her favorite part of organizing is building relationships with the sincere, eclectic, and talented people that inhabit New York City.
A graduate of NYU, Jessy’s background as a performance artist helps her find ways to make the irksome task of decluttering more palatable and fun. In 2025, she presented The Art of Letting Go, a seminar on decluttering at the Cosmopolitan Club and launched a music program with DJ Suga Ray, publishing seasonal mixes that energize and inspire productive self-guided tidying sessions.
Phoebe Dorn
INTERIOR SPECIALIST + ORGANIZER
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Phoebe (she/they) studied Interior Design at Pratt Institute and Set Design at Brooklyn College. A strong background in fine arts, rooted in both practical and creative disciplines, gives her a unique perspective on space planning and organization. Phoebe takes a design-driven approach to their work, using a meticulous, detail-oriented lens to craft innovative solutions. With a passion for sustainable practices and vintage furniture and apparel, Phoebe integrates these interests into both their design work and personal style. Outside of organizing, Phoebe contributes to minimizingNYC’s social media and designs our marketing materials. www.phoebedorn.com
Marissa Nielsen-Pincus
OFFICE MANAGER + ORGANIZER
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Marissa draws on her creative problem-solving and somatic intelligence in her work with MinimizingNYC. Marissa brings a deep attentiveness to each client, helping them build systems that support their present needs and create a sense of energetic clarity in their space. She is a dancer, performer, somatic practitioner, movement educator, and arts organizer. Marissa is the Associate Artistic Director of Third Rail Projects and has been an integral part of Third Rail’s creative team since 2001. As a somatic practitioner, she works with clients individually and teaches group classes. www.marissanielsenpincus.com
Emma Barnhart
RETAIL MANAGER
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Emma Barnhart (she/her) brings a consistent, reliable presence to the team, managing consignment inventory and facilitating sales across a plethora of platforms. Emma is a dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher from and based in Chicago, IL. She currently dances with Noumenon Dance Ensemble, Modern Marvels Dance Company, Lucid Banter Project, and Thwack Dance. Emma graduated from Hope College summa cum laude with a BA in double majors Dance Performance and Choreography and Sociology.