Raina abraham

Raina Abraham is the founder and creative director of Brown Girl Made That, a New Jersey-based creative studio specializing in luxury event experiences, custom fabrication, and live on-site personalization. Since launching her business in 2021, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, and event professionals to create memorable experiences through laser engraving, custom signage, branded activations, and experiential design.

Born in the United States, Raina spent much of her childhood in Kerala, attending Believers Church Residential School in Thiruvalla before continuing her education at The Choice School in Ernakulam. Those formative years gave her a deep appreciation for Kerala’s traditions, values, and sense of community, shaping both her personal life and creative perspective.

Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Raina spent nearly a decade in corporate America, where she developed expertise in project management, client relations, and strategic planning. Today, she combines that business foundation with creativity to help organizations create meaningful, engaging experiences that leave lasting impressions.

As Creative Director of the American Malayali Heritage Foundation, Raina is passionate about using design, storytelling, and innovation to celebrate and preserve Malayali heritage while creating experiences that inspire pride across generations. She believes that honoring tradition while embracing creativity can strengthen community, engage younger generations, and showcase the richness of Malayali culture with excellence and authenticity.

Raina lives in New Jersey with her husband, Sharath, their daughter, Amalia, and their beloved dog, Chutney. When she’s not designing experiences or traveling for client events, she enjoys spending time with family and giving back to the community that has shaped her. She is honored to serve the American Malayali Heritage Foundation and looks forward to helping create meaningful cultural experiences that connect the Malayali diaspora to its roots while inspiring future generations.