About Us

Senior Account Strategist

Alyssa graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Communications. After college, she was a social media freelancer working with several small businesses. More recently, she worked at a marketing agency overseeing diverse clients across different industries. She prides herself in the involvement she has had in making small businesses thrive. Alyssa has always had a passion for getting involved with social issues/causes and nonprofits. When she discovered Media Cause, she was ecstatic because she saw the potential to have her passions and career overlap in a new way. She loves that she now has the ability to combine her love for advocacy with her experience in marketing. Outside of work, you can find Alyssa trying out a new recipe and binge-watching an outdated tv series with her husband or training for a marathon; there is no in between.

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MarTech Director

After graduating from college, Amanda worked in both formal and informal education roles and ultimately decided to go to grad school, receiving an MBA focusing on digital marketing. Amanda took the opportunity to pivot her career and put those marketing skills to use at a for-profit digital agency helping small to medium businesses generate leads. Most recently, Amanda worked as the Manager of Digital Communications for an urban non-profit health system, where she was responsible for managing the digital front door and all of the touch points a potential patient had with the health system online.   After navigating the many challenges that healthcare faced during peak Covid times, Amanda needed to step away from the chaotic grind of the health system. As luck would have it, one evening, Amanda stumbled upon a post by a fellow MC'er about MarTech that mentioned a job opening with the Media Cause. Amanda knew she wanted to work with a company or organization that aligned with her beliefs, and when she learned more about the company, she knew this job was tailor-made for her. Amanda reached out with an impassioned plea for an interview, and the rest is history.  Outside of work, Amanda crafts with her two young kids, attends live music performances with her husband, and bakes tasty treats. Amanda has a habit of developing new hobbies routinely, so there is no telling what activity she might be up to on any given weekend.  

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Senior Graphic + Presentation Designer

Anna's love of all things creative led her to Framingham State University, where she earned her degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Visual Media. In 2017, she began her professional career working as the Graphic Design and Social Media intern for Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, one of the largest craft breweries in New England. In the winter of 2018, she was hired on full time as their first in-house Graphic Designer, and within months she was their lead designer, maintaining consistent brand voice and image across Jack's Abby Brewing, their on-premise restaurant Jack's Abby Beer Hall and Kitchen, and their sister company Springdale Beer Co. She's collaborated with several local and national partners, including The Boston Celtics. Her work has been featured in Craft Beer and Brewing, Octoberfest Magazine, and on shelves throughout New England. In 2020, her work was recognized at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards, honoring the best marketing and designs from around the world. The Springdale Beer Co. team was awarded three Crushies for excellence in Tap Handle Design, Brewery Rebranding, and Pandemic Marketing Strategy. You can find Anna decorating (and redecorating) her apartment, booking tickets to a new adventure, or fighting for her life in a mosh pit. But wherever you find her, her outfit will be on point.

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Associate Creative Director

Ansley has worked as a designer since graduating high school. She has worked as a product and graphic designer in Thailand, where she partnered with local artisans to help market their small businesses. She has worked in the for-profit world for a small but mighty creative team that managed expanding cafe and restaurant brands in the Bay Area. She has also worked as a freelancer, on projects ranging from web design for elephant rescue resorts in Nepal to UI/UX design connecting the county of LA to a directory of over 50,000 health and human services. Ansley has been traveled and worked all over the world. She holds an endlessly deep curiosity and compassion for the world’s people and places. She believes that in marketing if we’re going to sell something well, we should only sell something that does good for the world. She brought her variety of nonprofit and for-profit experience and drive for change to Media Cause to do so! Ansley is usually either headed to the mountains or the coast to find the best Norcal hiking trails or camping spots or writing music with her band under a tree somewhere. When she’s not on the move, she’s enjoying the local Bay Area music scene, or making art in her home with her best friends.

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50/50 Sr. Account Strategist

Asa began his career in marketing fulfilling the marketing needs of non-profits such as Mental Health America and the YMCA, with print, radio, email, and social media. Later, he worked for in the marketing department of various agencies and companies, where he utilized tools such as the Meta Business, Sprout Social, and Wordpress. More recently, he worked as a Marketing Director and Sr. Project Manager, where he really honed in on influencer marketing and integrated campaigns. Media Cause has been on Asa’s radar for quite some time, as working with non-profits has always been a passion piece for him. The mission and culture of MC has always been a huge draw for him, so when an opportunity arose he had to make the connection to join the team. If you can catch him standing still and he’s not with his family, you can find him diving into a plethora of hobbies. From video games to protesting, podcasting to model building, and everything in between; if there is a throughline to it all, it’s creativity. If there is space where Asa can create, that is often where he’ll be.

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Sr. Business Operations Manager

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Senior Media Strategist

With a Bachelor's degree in Communication from UC Santa Barbara, after graduation she joined the team at EvansHardy + Young an ad agency in Santa Barbara as a Media Negotiator. Beth came to MC through Linkedin job listing—and loved everything that she read about the company! She is currently working on the client side as a Sr. Media Strategist. When not working, you can find Beth reading in a coffee shop, playing pickleball or at the climbing gym!!  

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Senior Project Manager

Bethany holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with a focus in writing and rhetoric from Pepperdine University. After graduating in 2018, she gained experience as a research assistant at a private foundation focused on elevating and expanding opportunities for refugees and vulnerable communities. Prior to joining Media Cause, Bethany worked in project management at a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that builds permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and provides social services and community resources to formerly homeless individuals. With professional experience in operations, project management, strategic initiatives, and communications, Bethany remains dedicated to supporting mission-focused work that contributes to social progress.  Bethany came to MC after searching for opportunities to join an agency that centers progressive, mission-driven clients alongside a strong and supportive staff culture. Pivoting from the nonprofit to agency environment, Bethany is thrilled to be a member of the MC team, working together to drive impactful change.  When not working, Bethany can be found wandering around the closest art museum, hunting for Chicago’s best almond cappuccino, and spending too much time creating new playlists on Spotify.

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Senior Project Manager

Bianca began her career in the nonprofit sector after co-founding a dog rescue where she led the marketing and volunteer engagement efforts. She later joined The Seattle Times, overseeing the development and ongoing optimization of creative across a variety of tactics, including Performance Max, eblasts, programmatic, paid social, web design, and print. During her time at The Seattle Times, she partnered with clients across many industries, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Seattle Kraken, and Microsoft. Bianca has always been passionate about creating positive social change and marketing. Joining Media Cause allowed her to bring those two passions together in a meaningful way. Outside of MC, Bianca can be found hiking with her two dogs, adding flowers to her garden, or doing a crafty project.

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Associate Director, Advocacy + Campaigns

Bianca brings years of experience in digital communications, from issue and candidate campaigns to marketing in several verticals. As the Lead Social Media Strategist with Farinella, LLC., Bianca developed and executed digital communications strategies across organic social, paid media, and email. In the summer of 2020, she co-founded the Coalition of Local Anti-Rape Advocates (CLARA) to influence local policies, elect surivor-centered candidates, and build the survivor community’s political power. A few months later, CLARA launched its Voter Education Guide with Bianca as the Communications Lead. To this day, Bianca continues to use strategic digital communications to create real world political change. Bianca is passionate about supporting organizations working to make the world a better place and believes in the importance of digital communications to achieve this. She is eager to work in community with a team of people who share these values. When I’m not working, you can find me walking around Lake Merritt or soaking up the sun with a great sandwich in hand.

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Chief Operating Officer

Brad started his career in television casting and development before moving to the new world of the World Wide Web, spending the next several years working in digital media at startups and marketing agencies. From 2007 to 2010, he served as Director of New Media and Online Strategy for the Massachusetts governor’s office where he worked to better connect citizens with their government by tackling organizational, cultural and technical issues around government use of digital and social media including privacy, copyright, accessibility, data security, employee training and customer service. From 2010 to 2019, he was with ad agency Hill Holliday working on digital and social media strategy for Fortune 500 brands' consumer and cause marketing programs, and leading internally on team training, management, and diversity, equity and inclusion. He's also led seminars and taught graduate classes on digital and social media marketing and lends help to various small businesses and nonprofits. Brad came to Media Cause to work with a team and clients who are dedicated to doing smart, strategic, creative work that also makes a positive impact in the world at a time that it’s very much needed. When not working, Brad can be found hanging out with his husband and cat binge-watching the latest and greatest, trying not to hurt his aging body at the gym, reading or watching any type of content on happiness and purpose in life, or getting outside for a walk, bike ride or hike.

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Senior Account Director

Bridget brings 15+ years of experience from both in-house and agency roles to the Media Cause team. Whether working as the Director of Communications for a national nonprofit or developing long-term marketing plans for clients as an agency Account Director, she has always enjoyed applying innovative approaches to her campaigns. Bridget holds a degree in Visual Communications from the American College of Applied Arts, and in Public Relations from the University of Virginia. Creating meaningful, measurable impact for nonprofits has been a constant thread in the fabric of Bridget’s career. She was immediately drawn to Media Cause for its focus on accelerating nonprofit missions, and for the vast knowledge and resources it employs to create positive results for its clients. Based in Charlottesville, VA, Bridget loves camping, hiking, and gardening with her identical twin boys. Much of her free time is spent riding her horse, seeing live music, exercising, or reading.

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Fundraising Strategy, Email Marketing, Paid Digital

Callie has devoted her career to supporting nonprofits and community foundations, bringing experience from both in-house and agency environments. She’s held communications and marketing roles at leading Minnesota foundations and most recently served as Director of Digital Strategy at a nonprofit fundraising agency, where she led integrated campaigns and built high-performing digital strategies for mission-driven organizations nationwide. Callie holds a degree in Sport Management and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and is dual certified in Google Ads and Meta. She is also a graduate of Leadership St. Paul, a premier civic leadership program, and a committed local advocate who partnered with the Governor’s Office to mentor the Communications Cohort for the Young Women’s Initiative, advancing equity for young women and gender-expansive youth. Callie joined Media Cause to deepen her impact in the sector and was drawn to the agency’s deep digital expertise, collaborative culture, and unwavering focus on accelerating nonprofit missions. The opportunity to be part of a team that combines strategy, creativity, and heart to drive meaningful impact made Media Cause a natural next step in her career. Outside of work, you’ll find Callie hiking Minnesota trails with her dog Willa, exploring local restaurants and breweries, spending time on the lake with friends and family, working on home projects, or curled up reading. She lives in the Minneapolis area with her husband Matt, but proudly reps her Wisconsin roots—Go Pack Go!

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Sr. Account Director

With over a decade of experience in strategy and communications, Christine excels at the intersection of creativity and operations, focusing on social impact and cause-based initiatives. Passionate about creating diverse, inclusive workplaces where justice, equity, and belonging are embedded in the culture, Christine brings a personal commitment to making a meaningful impact. As a mother of two in an interracial family and a dedicated advocate for antiracism, she leads with empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by under-recognized communities. Her journey, including a stint as a bake shop owner and an appearance on Cake Boss, reflects her belief in the power of creativity and strategic thinking to drive change.

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Sr. Director Campaign Strategy

Clara kicked off her career in New York City, working for the University of Oxford’s North American Office. While there, she learned from some of the best major gifts officers out there about stewardship and relationship building. Clara then started and managed Oxford’s social media channels to engage its alumni in North America. Her next job as the Advocacy and Mobilizations Communications Manager for International Justice Mission combined her international background and education with her passion for justice. Clara used her skills to develop a cutting-edge advocacy platform and leveraged digital media to mobilize thousands in the fight to end modern slavery. Clara went on to lead the charge in developing an organization-wide community platform for IJM, and building up and growing the organization’s peer-to-peer fundraising program. Throughout her career, Clara has supported causes and brands by articulating their purpose and voicing it on their behalf with professionalism, creativity, and passion. None of us can change everything that’s wrong with the world, but if each of us does what we can, we stand a chance of making this blue marble the type of place we all want to live. Clara believes in doing what she can while she can and in helping people who are doing good do it better—and have an even bigger impact. When she’s not working, you’ll find Clara at a restaurant (an old-favorite or a new-found spot) or cafe, playing Assassin’s Creed, nose-deep in a good book, or detoxing with some hot yoga. Wherever she is and whatever she’s doing, she’ll probably be with her person, Stephen, and her best fur-friend, Berkeley.

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VP of Fundraising

Dan started his digital fundraising career at Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, developing peer-to-peer activities for two annual Greater Chicago Prostate Cancer Run Walk & Rolls. From there, Dan spent seven years at the Smithsonian Institution, managing the digital components of the Friends of the Smithsonian direct response program, mid-level donor program and working across the different Smithsonian units, supporting their digital fundraising efforts. While at the Smithsonian, Dan earned his Masters Degree in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy. Next, Dan moved to World Food Program USA, building out their digital fundraising program from the ground up and developing an award winning monthly donor program over the course of three years. In 2021, Dan earned his Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation from CFRE International and has 15 years of digital fundraising experience. Since joining Media Cause in 2018, the favorite part of his job has been the opportunity to work with a wide variety of nonprofits that are striving to make the world a better place. He’s been inspired on a daily basis helping passionate clients achieve their fundraising goals.

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Senior Director, Growth Strategy

Delaney holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Public  Administration with a concentration of Nonprofit Management from Grand Valley State University. She has certifications in digital marketing from Association Academy and Nonprofit Management Essentials from The Allstate Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Center and is a member of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids.    She is the former Executive Director, managing editor, and partnerships director at an internationally consumed publication, NonprofitHub.Org. Delaney played a major role in curating and creating educational content including the Forbes recognized nonprofit conference, Cause Camp, with a large network of innovative nonprofit service, product providers, and professionals that empowered organizations to achieve nonprofit excellence in one of the toughest sectors there is. In previous roles, Delaney helped a neuropsychological institute build an effective outreach and marketing program that led to several accreditations, regional recognitions, and an extensive referral network that assisted the company in expanding services and clinic locations.    Outside of work, you can find her spending time with friends and family, jet-setting to a new place, and enjoying the great outdoors. Delaney was born and raised in Michigan and takes advantage of over 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline and 20 million acres of forests where she embraces the beauty of nature on hikes, cozy bonfires, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating.  

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Chief Growth Officer

Before joining Media Cause, Ellen spent over a decade leading revenue and marketing teams at some of the most respected names in the digital agency world including DEPT®, iCrossing, and 3Q Digital. She's built and scaled high-performing sales and marketing engines, led full-funnel marketing strategy, and guided organizations through multiple acquisitions, all while keeping a relentless focus on impact and operational excellence. Ellen’s leadership has helped agencies shift from scrappy startups to enterprise-ready growth machines, and her strategic marketing chops have consistently driven measurable, sustainable revenue growth. Ellen joined Media Cause to channel her expertise into work that moves the needle on missions that matter. After years of building growth strategies for brands across industries, she wanted to bring that same energy to the organizations solving some of society’s biggest challenges. At MC, she’s merging her love of bold strategy, smart storytelling, and data-driven decision-making to help nonprofits scale their impact, alongside a team of values-driven marketers who lead with heart and hustle.  When she’s off the clock, Ellen is usually chasing a good story, whether she’s curled up with a mystery, diving into a fantasy epic, or deep in historical fiction. She starts her mornings with Ashtanga yoga or Pilates, spends weekends hiking Bay Area trails (often with her adventure cat, Moog, in tow), and never turns down a great meal or  conversation. Add in music, a dash of wanderlust, and plenty of laughter, and you’ve got Ellen’s off-hours recipe..

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Associate Director, Project Management

Emily got her start in the local nonprofit sector working in a fundraising and development capacity. For the last eight years, she has served different agencies in human services like child advocacy and homelessness as well as in community arts programs. She loved when her fundraising duties allowed for her to meet the clients her organizations were serving as well as the volunteers making a difference in people’s lives. Getting to raise money and bring awareness to the issues in her community was a point of pride in her career.  Emily found Media Cause as a next step in her career path, and a way to continue helping nonprofits achieve success while being an ally knowing first hand the work that goes in everyday. She was blown away from the first meeting at how clear it was that Media Cause was something special and the team was passionate about their mission. Emily was delighted to join that team and adding her skill set to the diverse talent at Media Cause! When not working you can find Emily spending time with her husband and children, traveling when schedules allow, and cheering on her local Chicago sports teams.

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CEO

Prior to launching Media Cause Eric co-founded a digital business accelerator, Tallwave, where he focused on building a customer-centric digital ad agency, which became Ethology. Eric worked at Google from 2004 - 2008 where he managed partnerships with some of the largest search and digital agencies in the world, working closely with sales leadership and product teams. He received an EMG/Founder's award for his work on the creation and rollout of the multi-billion dollar AdWords API program in 2007. He founded Media Cause to give a bigger voice to those making the world a better place. He has always been passionate about creative problem solving and developing scalable solutions. Now he gets to do that with organizations that are solving some of the biggest issues facing our communities, people, and planet with the best team of digital marketers and nonprofit strategists in the world. When not in the office Eric can be found hiking, mountain biking, playing old man hoops, yelling about Bay Area sports, and trying to soak up every minute of life with Cheryl, Carter, and Quinn.

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Fundraising Strategy, Omni-Channel marketing,

Prior to Joining Media Cause, Geraldine worked with several local nonprofits and NGO’s in marketing and events. She then worked at a marketing agency where she got to strategize and collaborate with impactful nonprofit organizations. Geraldine has an MA in nonprofit management, and loves all things fundraising, marketing, and data. After taking some time off to travel, Geraldine did some soul searching and decided the cause marketing space was a non-negotiable in next career steps. She met with the Media Cause team and the rest is history! She was immediately drawn to the authenticity of the entire team, and wanted to continue to make a difference alongside their expertise. Geraldine is an avid traveler and is usually scaling a mountain, photographing wild animals, and discovering new beaches. At home, she can be found taking a sculpt or yoga class, walking her dogs, and spending quality time with friends.

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Account Strategist

Grace began her digital marketing journey by working with the Google Ad Grants program, helping hundreds of nonprofits increase their visibility and amplify their missions through strategic use of Google Ads. While continuing to support nonprofit organizations, she broadened her expertise by working with small businesses on web design, SEO, and content creation. While exploring new ways to support nonprofits in their vital work, Grace discovered Media Cause and was immediately drawn to their mission-driven approach. Inspired by a team that shared her passion for creating positive change, she knew it was the right place to grow and make a meaningful impact. When she’s not working, Grace enjoys spending time on the karate mat with her son, diving into video games, or relaxing at home with her beloved rescue dogs. These moments of connection and play fuel her creativity and keep her grounded.

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Associate Director, Email Marketing

Prior to joining MC, Holly spent nearly a decade leading digital growth and multi-channel marketing strategies across the agency, nonprofit, and editorial sectors. Most recently, she served as a senior leader at a marketing agency where she directed integrated programs for higher education clients, leveraging email, SMS, and web to drive significant double-digit revenue growth. Her foundation in storytelling was built through years in the publishing industry, serving as a digital editor for various magazines. This unique background allows Holly to bridge the gap between high-level performance marketing and compelling, human-centric narrative. Holly has always believed our time on earth should be spent using our unique talents and passions to improve the lives of others. This philosophy drew her to the nonprofit space earlier in her career, and she has now found the sweet spot at the intersection of client services and mission-driven work. Outside of MC, Holly can be found curled up with a good book, cooking or baking in her kitchen, and hiking with her dog. Above all else, she most cherishes time spent with her husband and two sons.

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VP, Operations

Ian has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit marketing and communications with a focus on digital strategy. Most recently, Ian worked as the digital strategist for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, where he developed and implemented online brand awareness and fundraising initiatives. Ian is passionate about helping nonprofits tell their stories to increase awareness, engage supporters, and raise funds. Now at Media Cause, he can apply his skills to a variety of causes simultaneously. When not at work, Ian can be found on the soccer field or out camping with his wife and dog.

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Associate Director of Copy + Content Strategy

Jess has a healthcare, marketing, and entrepreneurship background. She used her education and experiences to start a career in writing, working with small businesses and large corporations as a freelance contract copywriter and digital marketer. She has partnered with companies in many industries, from entertainment and retail to politics, healthcare, education, and financial services. Her work with white-label sites, affiliate marketing, and retail helped hone her skills as a high-converting digital strategist and copywriter, while her work from professional industries to entertainment helped her write to diverse and niche audiences in differing brand voices. Her last role was as Marketing Director for a successful Executive Career Coach, building out marketing strategies, martech operations, employee training, branding, and content + copywriting for marketing, advertising, and sales. As a longtime advocate, Jess was interested in finding a role that allowed her to do work aligned with her passions and values. She was looking for a position where she could be of service while doing what she loves. Jess started as a freelance copywriter and content strategist with Media Cause in January 2022 and signed on to her role as Sr. Copywriter + Content Strategist in September 2022. When she’s not working, you can find Jess playing with her kids, hanging out with friends and family, getting lost in the woods, painting, writing, or catching a live show.   

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VP, Operations

Having spent a number of years abroad in international development Jillian's most recently come from the start-up world of SF, where she's scaled operations at an education technology start-up. A native of Chicago, she received her Master's degree in International Management from King's College London. Having seen and worked with many nonprofits abroad Jillian is very committed in helping social impact organizations spread their impact and reach. Jillian is committed to helping make this world a smaller, more connected place and is excited by the potential of digital marketing to further this along. When not working Jillian can be found doing anything outdoorsy in the Bay Area, brewery hoping, and trying to figure out how to navigate SF's hills on rollerblades (while still figuring out how to brake!)

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Director, Data Strategy

Joe is an accomplished digital marketer and data analyst who began his career at Google, working with retail companies such as Macy’s, Walmart, and Williams-Sonoma on innovative data projects that drove new insights and business growth. Since November 2023, Joe has been with Media Cause, where he specializes in data and analytics reporting for non-profit organizations. Along with prior experience as an independent consultant for non-profits, he plays a pivotal role in guiding Media Cause and its clients into this next era of data-driven marketing.

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Senior Marketing Technology Strategist

Joey started his careers working with small businesses focusing primarily on website development. He learned HTML, CSS and Website Optimization and discovered a passion for MarTech!   Courtney Williamson, friend, and former MC’er,  kept telling him about this wonderful company that she worked for and the clients she got to work with. As soon as he discovered that Media Cause was hiring, he jumped at the opportunity to join the team!   When he's not working, I can be found playing with my two cats, Winnie and Roo, reading or playing video games!  

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Research Analysis, Digital Marketing, Paid Social

Julio earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from California State University - Sacramento. He began his career as a Research Analyst in Digital Public Affairs, where he conducted target audience research and managed data. Leveraging his passion for marketing, he developed effective digital strategies to help clients achieve their goals. After exploring careers across various industries, Julio decided to leverage his degree and skills to contribute to more meaningful causes. He discovered Media Cause through an article highlighting the top marketing agencies in San Francisco and came across a job opening that aligned perfectly with his expertise. The opportunity to make a positive impact through purpose-driven work excites him, and he looks forward to contributing to great causes. When he's not working, Julio can be found exploring Sacramento with his wife, discovering new restaurants, or digging through crates at local music stores. He also cherishes time with family in San Francisco and jumps at any chance to travel whenever his schedule allows.

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Media Strategist

Kate graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019 with a degree in Marketing. Throughout college she gained experience through internships where she ran social media accounts, designed digital content, and managed email campaigns. Her work experience after graduation includes implementing grassroots marketing initiatives for a kids gymnastics school and doing paralegal work at a real estate law company. After almost three years working in real estate law, Kate decided it was time for a change. She wasn’t feeling passionate about the work she was doing and wanted to pursue a career in marketing. It had been a goal of hers to work for a marketing agency and she was drawn to Media Cause because of the company’s work with nonprofits. The prospect of making a positive impact with the work she was doing excited her and she can’t wait to start her new career with Media Cause! While not working Kate enjoys hiking, playing/watching sports, and exploring local restaurants. There is also a chance that she might be found attempting to bake bread.

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Chief Strategy Officer

After graduating from Boston University's College of Communication, Katey chose to build online communities for consumer education initiatives. This passion point led her to a number of unique opportunities, including managing the digital presence for a national food labeling campaign. Katey believes in the power of leveraging digital media to influence social change. Her passion for nonprofits grew out of service trips to places like Nepal and the Dominican Republic, where she grew inspired to use her communication skills for the greater good. When not at the office, Katey can be found teaching pilates, snowboarding at Jay Peak, or finding something new to pickle.

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VP, Media

Over 15 years working agency side working on both B2C and B2B marketing campaigns.  While Kim “grew up” in the digital media space she has since become skilled at planning cross-channel media campaigns including outdoor, print and audio.  Past clients include Emirates Airline, Choice Hotels, BNYMellon, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Bayer Pharmaceutical, Tribe Hummus, Toy State, Bright Horizons Child Care, Children’s Hospital Boston and Gallo Wines.

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Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Paid Media

Before joining Media Cause, Lily spent four years completing her bachelor of science in advertising at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Lily has extensive experience in agency settings through internships and on-campus organizations. With a defined focus on insights and strategies within her degree, Lily has grown a passion for media planning and buying, which aligns with her prior experience within media-focused internships. Lily joined MC to deepen her passion of creating meaningful work that drives impact for clients. After gaining experience in the for-profit space, Lily wanted to expand her skill set by working with clients whose missions she is passionate about. Lily wanted to join MC because of their exceptional roster of non-profit clients, mission-focused approach, and collaborative agency culture. When she is not working, Lily enjoys going for walks with her family’s chocolate lab, Finley. As a Massachusetts native who grew up near the beach, Lily can often be found spending most of her summer weekends relaxing by the water with friends and family. Lily also developed a passion for yoga during her junior year of college, and can oftentimes be found taking classes and developing her skills to help herself relax and reset!

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Senior Media Strategist

Lydia started her career in media strategy as a digital associate at DDC Public Affairs where she was responsible for coordinating paid media launches and providing analytical reports on campaign performance to clients in the energy, healthcare and agriculture sectors. She also has experience in social intelligence as well as cross-channel campaign management. Lydia is a graduate of Salisbury University on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she majored in English with a focus in Business Writing and minored in Marketing and Management. While at Salisbury, Lydia was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority where she was Director of Recruitment and first discovered her passion for advertising, PR and social media. After gaining valuable insights into media strategy at her prior agency, but feeling as though she could be making a more positive impact on the world, Lydia found Media Cause to be the perfect home for her. She is inspired daily by the wide scope of clients and goals that MC dedicates themselves to and feels that she can come to work every day with the proper means to inspire effective change in the advertising industry and challenge herself to work harder and learn more than the day before. You can find Lydia just about anywhere in the world! I have been to 23 countries, 60 cities and am fluent in French. When home, I am usually at a Caps games, enjoying good HH with friends, or hanging out with my big, loud Polish/Algerian family 🙂

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Designer

Maddy has 7+ years of experience as a designer and illustrator. Before joining Media Cause, she discovered her passion for nonprofit work at Enactus Global, where business students focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Since then, she has contributed to political campaigns for progressive leaders including Governor Laura Kelly, Karen Bass, and Andy Beshear, as well as grassroots organizations such as the ACLU, Trust Women, SEIU Healthcare, Care to Learn, and Help America Vote. Most recently, she explored art direction for foodservice clients, leading national media campaigns, brand identity projects, and creative concepting. After two years of working in the foodservice space, Maddy realized her heart was still in the mission-oriented work where she began her career. She went on a quest to find a place where she could use her skills and passion for good, and Media Cause was exactly what she’d been searching for. When she’s not behind the computer, Maddy is most likely exploring her creativity in other ways: through movie marathons, drawing comics, sitting at the pottery wheel, piecing together a quilt, or cooking elaborate meals with her partner.

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Art Director

Maggie's first internship was in high school at a nonprofit called WaterFire Providence. This is where her interest and passion for nonprofit work started. She then studied Economics and Sociology at Connecticut College with the goal of understanding how society and the economy can form a relationship to foster social good. After graduating, Maggie built the foundation for her digital marketing and communications career in the fashion industry and was reunited with her passion for social good work by partnering on a project with Make-A-Wish. Maggie became part of the Media Cause family because she wants to use her experience and skills to make an impact for nonprofit clients and for the world. When OOO, you might be able to find her training for a race, exploring nature trails, trying to perfect the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe or in the ocean.

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Media Director

Megan’s passion for nonprofit communication began when she wrote her high school thesis on the water crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. Shocked that she didn’t know the intricacies of this crisis prior to her research, she made it a mission to share nonprofits’ messages with the world.  After studying Public Relations at University of Maryland College Park, Megan moved to Denver to start gaining advertising experience. For five years, she worked in the for-profit world managing paid media budgets, campaigns, and reporting for clients including Ford, InnovAge, Denver International Airport and Hack Reactor. While Megan’s work with ad agencies fulfilled her career growth goals, she frequently searched for nonprofit-focused agencies to fulfill her passion points. Megan is thrilled to bring her media experience to the nonprofit world. She thrives when she’s able to use her creative, big picture-oriented ENFP brain alongside nitty gritty performance data. Megan loves the weekend warrior Colorado lifestyle. You can find her chasing fresh powder on her skis, galavanting around dog parks with her pup Karoo, hosting friends for backyard potlucks, and dancing at as many Red Rocks shows as possible. She grounds herself through hot yoga + meditation, journaling + reading, and learning about personality types.

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VP, Group Account Director

Melvin's path has not been traditional. Melvin started as a professional basketball player in France before joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the press and communications officer for the Consulate General of France in San Francisco. Being in the Bay got him intrigued about Silicon Valley so he joined an early stage startup as their first employee. There, Melvin was leading all marketing efforts while also thriving as a jack of all trades. Last but not least, Melvin's been a part-time NBA journalist for the last six years. A trip to Iceland made Melvin rethink my priorities and realize that he wanted to have a bigger, more positive impact on the world. Melvin's also always been interested in many societal issues and curious about working for a marketing agency so Media Cause became a no-brainer. When not working, you can usually find Melvin hanging out in the city with his wife and his dog, planning their next adventure abroad or throwing dinner parties for friends. Melvin also spend a decent amount of time in the bowels of Oracle Arena interviewing NBA players.

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Media Director

Nate graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communication. He’s worked in a variety of different industries including nonprofit work, eCommerce, retail and healthcare, where he utilized his passion for marketing to help his clients achieve their goals through digital marketing efforts. With a strong desire to help others and drive change, Nate wanted to take all the skills and experience he learned over his career to make an impact in the world with a team of fantastic, like-minded individuals. Outside of work, you can find Nate hiking with his three pups, eating a large bowl of pad thai (extra peanuts) or hanging off a rock wall at his local climbing gym.

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Development, SEO, Data Analytics

Nicholas began his career at an IT agency, specializing in WordPress website development. With a background in full-stack web development, SEO, and technical project management, Nich has helped businesses build and optimize their digital presence. Nicholas began freelancing with Media Cause in December 2024 and was quickly drawn to the agency’s mission of empowering nonprofits through digital marketing. With a background in SEO, full-stack development, and technical strategy, Nich’s passion for mission-driven nonprofits made the decision to join Media Cause a no-brainer. When Nicholas isn’t working, he can be found hanging out with his wife and two twin boys, Dawson and Hayden. If he’s not around his kids, he’s probably playing video games.

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Research, brand strategy, storytelling, cultural analysis, workshop design + facilitation

Vanessa is a lifelong artist-turned-strategist based in Brooklyn, NY. She began her career in experiential marketing and digital communications, moving on to lead creative campaigns and brand strategy for companies like Brisk, L’Oreal, Goldman Sachs, JBL, and Synchrony. In 2020, Vanessa pivoted from traditional agencies to help mission-driven organizations like data.org, DoSomething, Gates Foundation, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement move the needle on complex issues across climate resilience, social justice, health equity, and education access. Vanessa initially joined Media Cause as a contractor, leading projects with Exygy, the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), and the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC). After freelancing for nearly two years with various social impact agencies and consultancies, she was confident she’d found her place with Media Cause and officially joined the team as a full-time member.

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Senior Account Director

For the last 8 years, Ryan has led communications and marketing efforts on the client and agency sides, most recently as founding Director of Communications at Character Lab (former MC client!), a behavioral science nonprofit founded by Dr. Angela Duckworth. Prior to that, he led content and design teams at a 4-time Inc 5000 agency dedicated to small business growth. Before that, he completed a PhD in English at the University of Cambridge, where his research focused on challenges in the interpretation of literary language. And before that he was a carpenter in New York City. Ryan first heard about Media Cause as a former client working at Character Lab. Working at MC is the ideal opportunity to combine his experience on the client and agency sides while working with clients across the social sector. Jotting down a few odd sentences, eating pasta, sipping whisky, reading a book, or watching the occasional basketball game.

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SVP, Client Success

Ryan spent 3 years at SapientRazorfish delivering web design and development projects for Mercedes-Benz and UPS, 11 years at Studiocom/VML leading digital marketing efforts for Kleenex Brand, and managing engagements for McCormick, Kimberly-Clark, Coca-Cola and others. Ryan believes in making positive change in the world and helping those who do the same realize those goals. He’s looking forward to the opportunity here! When not in the office, Ryan can be found playing with his son, walking his dog, enjoying time together with his wife, trying to get his cat not to bite his feet, or just having a drink with friends.

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Design Director

Rob earned a Master of Arts in Visual Communication from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London and cut his teeth at a number of notable New York City and San Francisco design studios. After several years helping small tech start-ups and big global brands tell their stories, Rob felt that something was missing. He joined Media Cause so he could help nonprofits tell their stories instead. When not in the office, Rob can be found exploring the wilds of Oakland (both urban and natural) with his two-year-old son Jack.

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Associate Director, Product Marketing

Safiyyah started her digital marketing career in the communications department at Earthjustice. She had the opportunity to work in user acquisition and growth marketing for Silicon Valley startups before returning to her roots in the nonprofit space. She is a graduate of Stanford University where she majored in Earth Systems. Safiyyah joined Media Cause to help nonprofits and social enterprises create a lasting impact using the latest digital marketing tools and strategies. Outside of the office, Safiyyah can be found watching cat videos on YouTube.

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Account Strategist

Shirley has always had a heart for humanitarian efforts and marketing since her college days at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Her first marketing gig was an open-campus event called Multicultural AIDS Awareness Day, where she was able to bring in about 4,000 participants. She was also the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for a women’s business organization called Providing Opportunity for Women (POW). She was then recognized by the Marketing Department at SFSU, where she later became an event marketing intern. After obtaining her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, she grew her skills + network at COOP Careers, where she eventually taught other aspiring marketers and worked with many nonprofits via the Google Online Marketing Challenge. She now has 3+ years of experience working with nonprofits of all sizes and brings her love for marketing strategy + DEI to the table to help nonprofits serve their communities. When not at work, you can find Shirley either on a hiking trail somewhere in Northern California, in a dance studio, or out with friends eating amazing local food.

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Email + Fundraising Specialist

Sidney began her career in marketing as a Creative Marketing Specialist, where she utilized tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business, and Wordpress. More recently, she worked as a Digital Associate on email production, where she mastered Every Action and Luminate Online for email marketing.  Sidney has loved using her communication skills for the benefit of social good organizations, whether in her career or her personal life. Media Cause blended her interest in nonprofit work and marketing, and the people she met throughout the interview process encouraged her to move forward with joining the team. When Sidney’s not working, she is most likely outdoors. She loves running, hiking, playing pickleball and volleyball, and sitting in the sun. When it’s too cold to be outside, you’ll find her thrifting, knitting a new sweater, buying concert tickets, or eating a sweet treat. 

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Director, Project Management

Stephanie graduated Georgia State University with a degree in Social Work during the 2008 recession and saw severe cuts in social spending. Having witnessed so many organizations shutter, she transformed her skills to work with young children and became a founding staff member of Turning Sun School. As the Director of Curriculum and Community Engagement, she partnered with Atlanta experts, artists, and organizations to nurture place-based education. She eventually transitioned into the position of Program Director at WonderRoot, an arts organization focused on the intersection of art and activism. She oversaw public art projects, film and gallery programming, and school and community partnerships. Later, she accepted a position as Program Operations Manager at Moving in the Spirit. She led a team of teaching artists, managed community partnerships, and worked to embed justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion into program operations. Stephanie spends her time out of the office using her hands to build ceramic pieces, tend to her bees and flowers, and cook any Ottolenghi recipe with her partner. She serves as a co-editor and co-curator of fLoromancy- an art publication. As a new mama, Stephanie shares all of her joys with her baby while their jealous dog tries to join.

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Director, Media

Stephanie started her marketing career in Boston, where she spent 4 years at Digitas LBi, as a Paid Search Analyst and Sr. Paid Search Analyst for a large ecommerce brand. From there, she moved to Shoes.com, where she spent a year managing search and display campaigns and helping to drive revenue growth. Most recently, Stephanie relocated to the Bay Area, where she worked as a Sr. Account Manager at 3Q Digital, managing digital marketing strategy for B2B lead generation clients, and gaining valuable experience on social platforms and YouTube. Volunteering and giving back to the community have always been a huge part of Stephanie's life as well. While in Boston, she served as a Volunteer Leader for Boston Cares, and upon relocating to the Bay Area, she immediately got involved at Marin Humane Society and looks forward to spending time with the cats there every weekend. Stephanie feels happiest when she knows the works she's doing is having a meaningful, positive impact. Working at MediaCause provides her the opportunity to take the skills she learned in the corporate world, and use them to help organizations achieve their missions to make the world a better place. When not at work, Stephanie can be found hiking, snuggling with her dog and cat - Noodle and Doris, going to concerts, cooking/baking, reading, or hanging out with the cats at Marin Humane.

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VP, Brand Strategy + Insights

Teresa has worked in both agency and in-house environments, starting her career as a Brand Strategist at a creative agency in San Francisco, then taking a Brand Manager position at CVS/Pharmacy, followed by several years of freelance brand consulting. Over her 15 year career, she’s helped companies such as Clorox, Revlon, Facebook, Fidelity Investments, and PepsiCo conduct consumer research and develop audience-first brand strategies.  After years in the for-profit world, Teresa found herself wanting to help organizations do more than sell things. She believes that brands have the power to influence and shape human behavior, and has found the perfect place at Media Cause to apply that brand thinking to nonprofits.  When she's not at work, you can find Teresa at a park with her daughter and husband, slurping noodles at a local eatery, tending to her houseplants, or indulging in a Law & Order, SVU.

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Sr. Social Media Director

Started her career in philanthropy and youth development. Pegged as the “millennial” I transitioned into social media and corporate communications. From 2010-2016 I managed social media for both for profit and non-profit organizations including Georgia-Pacific, Carters|OshKosh B’Gosh, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Assurant. Most recently I spent 4 years leading social media for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Been featured on The Social Pros podcast and at The Social Shakeup Conference, Social Fresh Conference, Social Strategies Summit and more. Came to MC to build and strengthen MC’s Social Media Strategy capability and further establish Media Cause as a thought leader in the non-profit industry specific to social. Taking a stroll on the Atlanta Beltline, in North Georgia Wine country or the South Carolina lowcountry.

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Account Director

Tori is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Conflict Resolution. She began her career in the nonprofit industry at the World Affairs Councils of America as a program assistant, where she drafted grant reports, liaised with local grantees and program sponsors, and implemented multiple grant-funded national education program series. In 2017, Tori joined the Newseum’s in-house marketing staff as its marketing coordinator and later transitioned to an email marketing position on the digital team where she strategized ways to expand the Newseum’s web audience and mailing lists. She also produced engaging content for the Newseum and Freedom Forum Institute websites, and expanded monthly reporting to include data metrics on performance and engagement across website platforms and over 300 emails annually. Tori built and developed her professional skill set as an employee in the nonprofit industry and sought to continue using her talents to make a positive change in the world. She aspires to find creative solutions and provide effective support for nonprofits seeking to broaden the scope of their digital and fundraising programs. When out of the office, you’ll find Tori cooking her latest creation (lately she’s been experimenting with several risotto recipes), over watering her herb plants or exploring local Virginia wineries.

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Senior Content Strategist + Copywriter

Trista earned a bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University with majors in communication and history. After several years in writing and marketing, she earned a master's degree in communication and leadership studies from Gonzaga University. She has nearly 20 years of experience in content and product marketing, focusing on manufacturing, maintenance, software, and healthcare technology. She has always loved learning how things work. She is passionate about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the world up and running, and she joined Media Cause to help clients show the value of what they do. Outside of work, she can be found hanging out with family and friends, reading, and watching sports.

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Data + Analytics Specialist

Zoey graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Business Analytics and was honored as Valedictorian of the Knauss School of Business for the Class of 2024. During college, she gained cross-functional experience through internships in partnership marketing, social media management, and marketing analytics, which led her to develop a passion for working with data. After graduation, Zoey applied her analytical skills at a nonprofit marketing agency, serving as a Digital Specialist in Data Intelligence and specializing in web analytics and conversion tracking. She now brings this expertise to Media Cause, combining it with data analysis, reporting, and visualization to continue helping mission-driven organizations quantify and showcase their impact. Of the three internships Zoey completed in college, two were at a marketing agency dedicated to driving health behavior change, where she found her calling in the social impact space. Eager to continue building her experience in nonprofit marketing, she discovered Media Cause. She was drawn to the agency’s people-first approach and emphasis on the full supporter journey, two principles she sees as essential for helping nonprofits advance their missions and make a meaningful difference in the world. When she’s not at work, you can find Zoey spending time with her significant other, family, and her adorable boxer, Mavis. She loves dining out, whether it’s at a casual sit-down, grabbing fast food, or indulging in a sweet treat. A daily dose of music, YouTube, and workouts keep her energized and entertained. During her favorite season, summer, she soaks up the sun with outdoor walks and trips to the beach.

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