I’ve known Gretchen Rossi since 2010, when we met at an event hosted by Alexis Bellino. At that time, the three of us were genuinely friends, long before public tensions or falling-outs. There’s even a photo from Alexis’s birthday party that captures that moment — a reminder of what our friendship was.
Years later, it was difficult to understand why Gretchen chose to stay aligned with Sergio Ducoulombier, especially given the lawsuit surrounding him, and and the personal and professional damages and abuse his actions caused in my life. I had stood by her during her own abuse challenges, defended her, and supported her without hesitation. To see her extend loyalty to someone involved in a fraudulent contract case, while distancing herself from a friend who had been there for her, was painful and confusing.
From the very first night we met, she asked if she could “follow me around” in design. I found it strange — I’ve built my career through education, training, and experience, and she had the resources to pursue her own path. The request felt unbalanced, even a bit dismissive, but I let it go.
What hurts the most wasn’t the lawsuit, the loyalty politics, or the odd requests. It was the realization that someone I cared about chose to maintain a relationship that made light of something serious, while disregarding the friendship and support I had offered.
I wish her well. Truly. Letting go doesn’t erase the hurt, but it does make room for clarity. And for the record — I was not lying. The proof is evident in the photograph and in the link below. I’m simply telling the truth of what happened. I encourage everyone to their opinions in facts, not in fiction.
https://dfpi.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/337/2020/09/D-R-My-Liquid-Hedge-Fund.pdf
Sincerely,
Jennifer Nicole Nelson, Principal Designer
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