# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Shoal
- **Mission:** Shoal is an LGBTQ+ owned illustration studio inspired by nature, creating and offering nature-inspired illustrations, accessories, jewelry, clothing, home goods, and more.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Details forthcoming.
- **Founded Date and Location:** Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area. Date forthcoming.
- **Size and Scale:** Details forthcoming.

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:** Details forthcoming.
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Details forthcoming.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Shoal is an LGBTQ+ owned studio, fostering a culture of creativity inspired by nature and inclusivity. (About Page: https://shopshoal.com/pages/about)

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Shoal operates as an illustration studio specializing in nature-inspired products, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, and home goods, distributed worldwide.
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, shipping worldwide.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Details forthcoming.