About Gabby

Gabby Simone Anderson is an artist, entrepreneur, and former Division I athlete. A graduate of Harvard College with a degree in Economics and a secondary in Art, Gabby Simone is the founder of Graffiti By Gabby, a multidisciplinary creative brand rooted in self-expression, culture, and community.

What began as customizing sneakers for friends evolved into a nationally recognized business spanning custom footwear, commissioned artwork, brand partnerships, and creative direction. Her work has been featured through collaborations with organizations and brands including the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative, Nike’s DIY with Kai campaign, U.S. National Figure Skating, Walmart, and several professional athletes across the NBA and WNBA.

Beyond commercial collaborations, Gabby’s work is deeply personal and community-centered. Through her art, she explores themes of identity, representation, and empowerment, often drawing inspiration from her own experiences and observations.

While at Harvard, Gabby balanced entrepreneurship alongside a successful basketball career, where she helped lead the program to an Ivy League championship while starting the majority of her collegiate career.

Today, Anderson works full-time as an entrepreneur and artist, continuing to expand her ventures across fashion, art, and media. Her newest brand, NE:RD, reflects her commitment to celebrating multidimensional identity and redefining what intelligence, creativity, and culture can look like for a new generation.