Hi. We’re Media Cause. Everyone here has two things in common: a hunger to do good and the ability to do it. Our diversity in experiences, skillsets, passions and viewpoints ensure that good missions get the brains and heart they deserve.
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.
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.
EVP, Creative + Brand Strategy
Amy Small is the SVP, Creative + Brand at Media Cause, a mission-driven digital marketing and creative agency that helps nonprofits grow and accelerate their impact. Before joining Media Cause and opening the agency’s Atlanta office in 2018, she spent 15+ years in the consumer advertising world, developing award-winning campaigns, digital activations, CSR initiatives, and strategic platforms for major global brands including Kleenex, Krispy Kreme, and Keurig. Now, having found a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in her professional life, she strives to bring the same consumer-minded insights and human-centered creative approaches to building stronger nonprofit campaigns across a full-spectrum of issue spaces, from educational and social inequity to animal welfare and homelessness. In addition to her official work at Media Cause, Amy serves as Program Director for the RiseUP Marketing Fellowship, volunteers her time as a mentor through various industry program, frequently speaks at conferences and webinars, and and has been a judge for the Webby Awards, Effie Awards, and The One Club Portfolio Review. She is also a passionate advocate of breaking down the barriers around mental health and wellness in our culture, and brings her personal studies of mindfulness, empathy, compassion, and resilience to her team and her work.
Amy Small is the SVP, Creative + Brand at Media Cause, a mission-driven digital marketing and creative agency that helps nonprofits grow and accelerate their impact. Before joining Media Cause and opening the agency’s Atlanta office in 2018, she spent 15+ years in the consumer advertising world, developing award-winning campaigns, digital activations, CSR initiatives, and strategic platforms for major global brands including Kleenex, Krispy Kreme, and Keurig. Now, having found a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in her professional life, she strives to bring the same consumer-minded insights and human-centered creative approaches to building stronger nonprofit campaigns across a full-spectrum of issue spaces, from educational and social inequity to animal welfare and homelessness.
In addition to her official work at Media Cause, Amy serves as Program Director for the RiseUP Marketing Fellowship, volunteers her time as a mentor through various industry program, frequently speaks at conferences and webinars, and and has been a judge for the Webby Awards, Effie Awards, and The One Club Portfolio Review. She is also a passionate advocate of breaking down the barriers around mental health and wellness in our culture, and brings her personal studies of mindfulness, empathy, compassion, and resilience to her team and her work.
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.
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.
Senior Account Director
Michelle began her work with nonprofits as an intern for Californians for Justice, where she played a large role in event and grassroots campaign planning. Expanding her skillset, Michelle moved to GlobalMojo, where she helped execute user acquisition strategies for several foundation clients, including the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and the Avril Lavigne Foundation. Michelle joined Media Cause in 2013 to leverage her marketing skills to create a better world. Michelle is especially passionate about organizations that are working to improve the lives of people with chronic health conditions. When not at work, Michelle can be found at the beach or local brewery.
Michelle began her work with nonprofits as an intern for Californians for Justice, where she played a large role in event and grassroots campaign planning. Expanding her skillset, Michelle moved to GlobalMojo, where she helped execute user acquisition strategies for several foundation clients, including the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and the Avril Lavigne Foundation.
Michelle joined Media Cause in 2013 to leverage her marketing skills to create a better world. Michelle is especially passionate about organizations that are working to improve the lives of people with chronic health conditions.
When not at work, Michelle can be found at the beach or local brewery.
SVP, Marketing Services
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.
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.
Senior Director of Strategic Services
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.
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.
Senior Director, MarTech
Luke hails from the TV and entertainment industry, where he honed his digital marketing and social media chops on behalf of networks large and small. He got his start writing newsletters and website copy for CPG brands at the content marketing agency Story Worldwide. A strong believer in the power of online communities to affect real world change, Luke has a passion for our world’s wild places and protected parks, and a love for animals everywhere. With his favorite green spaces and his puggle Little Bear in mind, Luke is inspired to use his digital marketing skills for the greater good. When not in the office, Luke can be found planning his next road trip, walking Little Bear, tweeting, and tweeting some more.
Luke hails from the TV and entertainment industry, where he honed his digital marketing and social media chops on behalf of networks large and small. He got his start writing newsletters and website copy for CPG brands at the content marketing agency Story Worldwide.
A strong believer in the power of online communities to affect real world change, Luke has a passion for our world’s wild places and protected parks, and a love for animals everywhere. With his favorite green spaces and his puggle Little Bear in mind, Luke is inspired to use his digital marketing skills for the greater good.
When not in the office, Luke can be found planning his next road trip, walking Little Bear, tweeting, and tweeting some more.
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.
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.
Sr. Designer
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.
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.
Sr. Account Strategist
Mina's love for digital marketing started in the college when she was studying business administration. Right after college, she started working on creating digital marketing campaigns and developing inbound marketing tactics for companies. To expand her knowledge on Digital Marketing practices, she came to Boston to pursue a master's degree in Digital Media at Northeastern University. While studying there she had the chance to work with startups and helped them to develop their branding and online marketing presence. Mina joined to the Media Cause team because she is passionate about using her experience and education to help people and organizations to tell great stories and make a positive impact. When not at work, Mina can be found scrolling down her Instagram feed, shooting photos and attending sports classes. She loves traveling and has a long bucket list of places to visit.
Mina's love for digital marketing started in the college when she was studying business administration. Right after college, she started working on creating digital marketing campaigns and developing inbound marketing tactics for companies. To expand her knowledge on Digital Marketing practices, she came to Boston to pursue a master's degree in Digital Media at Northeastern University. While studying there she had the chance to work with startups and helped them to develop their branding and online marketing presence.
Mina joined to the Media Cause team because she is passionate about using her experience and education to help people and organizations to tell great stories and make a positive impact.
When not at work, Mina can be found scrolling down her Instagram feed, shooting photos and attending sports classes. She loves traveling and has a long bucket list of places to visit.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
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.
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.
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.
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.
VP of 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!)
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!)
Sr. 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.
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.
Director, Copy + Content
Sarah started her marketing and communications career in the travel and tourism sector of Atlanta. From there, she moved to internal marketing at the Professional Photographers of America, handling their social strategy and conference communication. After growing membership and conference attendance year over year, Sarah transitioned over to the agency side where she worked with national consumer packaged goods in digital and print media space. She is a graduate of North Central College where she majored in Marketing and Finance, and attended Arizona State University for her masters in Recreation, Tourism and Non-Profit Management. The first agency Sarah experienced sold frozen, deep-fried food. After writing copy that tried to put cheese logs as a healthier option than broccoli, she knew that kind of agency life wasn't for her. She's always loved helping people and causes she believed in, so marrying her love of creative with the incredible roster of Media Cause clients was a natural draw. When not at work Sarah can be found improvising on stage at the Village Theatre or hiking in the north Georgia Mountains.
Sarah started her marketing and communications career in the travel and tourism sector of Atlanta. From there, she moved to internal marketing at the Professional Photographers of America, handling their social strategy and conference communication. After growing membership and conference attendance year over year, Sarah transitioned over to the agency side where she worked with national consumer packaged goods in digital and print media space. She is a graduate of North Central College where she majored in Marketing and Finance, and attended Arizona State University for her masters in Recreation, Tourism and Non-Profit Management.
The first agency Sarah experienced sold frozen, deep-fried food. After writing copy that tried to put cheese logs as a healthier option than broccoli, she knew that kind of agency life wasn't for her. She's always loved helping people and causes she believed in, so marrying her love of creative with the incredible roster of Media Cause clients was a natural draw.
When not at work Sarah can be found improvising on stage at the Village Theatre or hiking in the north Georgia Mountains.
Senior Account Director, Digital 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.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraising Director
Sarah got her start in fundraising straight out of college, when she accepted a nonprofit job in Boston on a lark and quickly found her niche. She’s worked with a variety of organizations within the PIRG network and, more recently, with Partners In Health as the Senior Manager of Digital Fundraising. Sarah has seen first-hand the tremendous impact nonprofits can make in the world, and believes few jobs can be more rewarding. She came to Media Cause eager to help a range of organizations reach their fundraising potential, so they can act on their wonderful ideas and change the world. When she isn’t working, Sarah can be found enjoying the great outdoors and the great indoors. She loves spending time exploring cities and wilderness alike and rarely passes up the chance to unwind with a good book at home with her lap cat, Astrid.
Sarah got her start in fundraising straight out of college, when she accepted a nonprofit job in Boston on a lark and quickly found her niche. She’s worked with a variety of organizations within the PIRG network and, more recently, with Partners In Health as the Senior Manager of Digital Fundraising.
Sarah has seen first-hand the tremendous impact nonprofits can make in the world, and believes few jobs can be more rewarding. She came to Media Cause eager to help a range of organizations reach their fundraising potential, so they can act on their wonderful ideas and change the world.
When she isn’t working, Sarah can be found enjoying the great outdoors and the great indoors. She loves spending time exploring cities and wilderness alike and rarely passes up the chance to unwind with a good book at home with her lap cat, Astrid.
Associate Social Media Director
Janine comes from a background in international development and nonprofit work. She has experience in project management, fundraising, and digital communications and has worked in a range of organizations, within the U.S. and abroad. She most recently completed a Global Advocate Fellowship, where she was partnered with the Budondo Intercultural Center—a small maternal health clinic in rural Uganda. As a Global Advocate, Janine fundraised $23k for the BIC, conducted impact assessments on their income-generating programs, and implemented a digital strategy to raise awareness and support fundraising efforts. Janine has always wanted to be part of changemaking — and has found that in non-profit and social impact work. Media Cause allows her to bring her digital communications skills to their range of social impact clients. When she’s not working, you can find Janine on a long walk, planning her next trip, or finding a new cozy bar.
Janine comes from a background in international development and nonprofit work. She has experience in project management, fundraising, and digital communications and has worked in a range of organizations, within the U.S. and abroad. She most recently completed a Global Advocate Fellowship, where she was partnered with the Budondo Intercultural Center—a small maternal health clinic in rural Uganda. As a Global Advocate, Janine fundraised $23k for the BIC, conducted impact assessments on their income-generating programs, and implemented a digital strategy to raise awareness and support fundraising efforts.
Janine has always wanted to be part of changemaking — and has found that in non-profit and social impact work. Media Cause allows her to bring her digital communications skills to their range of social impact clients.
When she’s not working, you can find Janine on a long walk, planning her next trip, or finding a new cozy bar.
Art 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.
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.
Associate 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.
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.
Senior Director of Advocacy
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.
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.
Senior Account Director, Fundraising
Nicola majored in advertising at The University of Tennessee and earned her Masters in Business Administration from the McColl School of Business at Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She began her career as a media planner at McCann-Erickson in New York then evolved into sales and customer analysis positions with Anheuser-Busch and Coca-Cola and also served as the Director of Customer Relationship Management at a clothing retailer. After several years on the for-profit side, Nicola was able to combine her personal interests with career interests and landed a digital fundraising role at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. (She was a Media Cause client five years before becoming an employee.) The common thread throughout Nicola’s career has been a keen interest in data and customer behavior and channeling insights into creative marketing and fundraising solutions. Nicola truly believes that “once you go nonprofit, you can’t go back.” The foundation of her career is built on for profit experience that she leverages to build campaigns and strategies that seek to further the positive impact that nonprofits have on the world. From 5 to 9, Nicola works for two littles that keep her running and learning things like new math. The weekends are full of yoga, swimming, camping with her family, gardening, U6 soccer, horse shows, reading and cheering on the Vols.
Nicola majored in advertising at The University of Tennessee and earned her Masters in Business Administration from the McColl School of Business at Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She began her career as a media planner at McCann-Erickson in New York then evolved into sales and customer analysis positions with Anheuser-Busch and Coca-Cola and also served as the Director of Customer Relationship Management at a clothing retailer. After several years on the for-profit side, Nicola was able to combine her personal interests with career interests and landed a digital fundraising role at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. (She was a Media Cause client five years before becoming an employee.) The common thread throughout Nicola’s career has been a keen interest in data and customer behavior and channeling insights into creative marketing and fundraising solutions.
Nicola truly believes that “once you go nonprofit, you can’t go back.” The foundation of her career is built on for profit experience that she leverages to build campaigns and strategies that seek to further the positive impact that nonprofits have on the world.
From 5 to 9, Nicola works for two littles that keep her running and learning things like new math. The weekends are full of yoga, swimming, camping with her family, gardening, U6 soccer, horse shows, reading and cheering on the Vols.
Sr. Account Strategist
Courtney is a graduate of The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a specialization in New Media and Communication Technology and a minor in Human Development and Family Science. She started her career as a Marketing Strategist with an agency that helps small to medium business owners grow their business with various digital marketing strategies. Courtney has always loved helping others and creating positive change. Media Cause has given her the opportunity to work with several different nonprofits who are trying to make a difference in the world. When she isn’t working, Courtney can be found exploring D.C and trying to discover a new coffee shop or restaurant. She also loves spending time watching and playing soccer, rock climbing, and baking new creations.
Courtney is a graduate of The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a specialization in New Media and Communication Technology and a minor in Human Development and Family Science. She started her career as a Marketing Strategist with an agency that helps small to medium business owners grow their business with various digital marketing strategies.
Courtney has always loved helping others and creating positive change. Media Cause has given her the opportunity to work with several different nonprofits who are trying to make a difference in the world.
When she isn’t working, Courtney can be found exploring D.C and trying to discover a new coffee shop or restaurant. She also loves spending time watching and playing soccer, rock climbing, and baking new creations.
VP of 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.
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.
Associate Strategist
California native Benjamin started his career at Kaiser Permanente as a KP Launch intern in downtown Oakland, where he worked for two summers developing key analytical skills from working in both finance and program management. Being born in Fiji Islands and also being the son of two Nigerian immigrants, Benjamin navigated through his professional and educational life with undocumented status. He did not let his status define him, as he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, in the spring of 2020. During his time in college, his interests slowly shifted from finance to digital marketing, when he took on a social media coordinator role for a small organization on his college campus. His favorite thing about the digital marketing industry is being able to use advanced analytical tools + processes to influence positive decision-making in online social media/search users. Since joining Media Cause, Benjamin has done everything, from organic social, community management, and Google Ad Grant paid advertising. In his final year of college, Benjamin joined COOP, a digital marketing program for underrepresented individuals looking to overcome underemployment in the tech industry. In the Fall of 2020, Benjamin ended up being one of three fellows of the first Rise Up fellowship cohort. After completing the fellowship, Benjamin was offered a full time role at Media Cause as an Associate Account Strategist. Outside of work, Benjamin loves to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoys a sunny day at a beach or lake and loves exploring intimate outdoor locations in the Bay Area. He’s recently used his extra free time during the pandemic to brush up on his golf skills and hopes to be PGA Tour ready very soon!
California native Benjamin started his career at Kaiser Permanente as a KP Launch intern in downtown Oakland, where he worked for two summers developing key analytical skills from working in both finance and program management. Being born in Fiji Islands and also being the son of two Nigerian immigrants, Benjamin navigated through his professional and educational life with undocumented status. He did not let his status define him, as he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, in the spring of 2020. During his time in college, his interests slowly shifted from finance to digital marketing, when he took on a social media coordinator role for a small organization on his college campus. His favorite thing about the digital marketing industry is being able to use advanced analytical tools + processes to influence positive decision-making in online social media/search users. Since joining Media Cause, Benjamin has done everything, from organic social, community management, and Google Ad Grant paid advertising.
In his final year of college, Benjamin joined COOP, a digital marketing program for underrepresented individuals looking to overcome underemployment in the tech industry. In the Fall of 2020, Benjamin ended up being one of three fellows of the first Rise Up fellowship cohort. After completing the fellowship, Benjamin was offered a full time role at Media Cause as an Associate Account Strategist.
Outside of work, Benjamin loves to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoys a sunny day at a beach or lake and loves exploring intimate outdoor locations in the Bay Area. He’s recently used his extra free time during the pandemic to brush up on his golf skills and hopes to be PGA Tour ready very soon!
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.
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.
Senior Advocacy Strategist
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.
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.
Sr. Media Strategist
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 two pups, eating a large bowl of pad thai (extra peanuts) or hanging off a rock wall at his local climbing gym.
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 two pups, eating a large bowl of pad thai (extra peanuts) or hanging off a rock wall at his local climbing gym.
Senior Project Manager
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.
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.
Social Media Strategist
Alex graduated from San Diego State University in 2018 with a degree in journalism and public relations. The role that made her love non-profit work was working in the programming department at San Diego's NPR and PBS affiliate, KPBS. She also worked on the social media team at E! News, where she spent time building community and setting record-breaking engagement, especially through live tweeting award shows and The Bachelor. (If you ever want to discuss the latest in reality competition shows, she's got you!) Alex has always had a drive to make a difference in the world and in her community. After spending 2020 getting more involved politically outside of work, she realized she wanted to make as much of a difference in her day job as she does outside of work, too. Probably either asking friends to get boba with her, planning her strategy if she were to be on The Circle, or singing and dancing in front of her cat Dory.
Alex graduated from San Diego State University in 2018 with a degree in journalism and public relations. The role that made her love non-profit work was working in the programming department at San Diego's NPR and PBS affiliate, KPBS. She also worked on the social media team at E! News, where she spent time building community and setting record-breaking engagement, especially through live tweeting award shows and The Bachelor. (If you ever want to discuss the latest in reality competition shows, she's got you!)
Alex has always had a drive to make a difference in the world and in her community. After spending 2020 getting more involved politically outside of work, she realized she wanted to make as much of a difference in her day job as she does outside of work, too.
Probably either asking friends to get boba with her, planning her strategy if she were to be on The Circle, or singing and dancing in front of her cat Dory.
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.
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.
Sr. Social Media Strategist
For 3 years, Patty worked in the fast-paced world of magazine publishing, and oversaw social media strategy and community management for Cosmopolitan magazine’s social media platforms. It was there that she gained the skills needed to scale and engage a large brand’s social audience—and in 2020, her team received recognition from the Webby Awards as an honoree for the Best Overall Social Presence Media/Entertainment category. Previously, she helped build the social audience and strategy at USA Today’s Reviewed in Boston. Patty is a proud graduate of UMass Amherst, where she studied Communication. During quarantine, Patty felt a strong pull to use her social media skills for good and researched how she could make the pivot from magazine publishing to supporting nonprofits. Enter Media Cause, whose mission and breadth of award-winning work inspired Patty to reach out and ultimately find a place on MC’s social media team. Outside of work, you can be sure to find Patty in the general vicinity of good food—whether she is cooking, eating, or both—or outside soaking up the sun (you know, when it isn’t wintertime in New England)!
For 3 years, Patty worked in the fast-paced world of magazine publishing, and oversaw social media strategy and community management for Cosmopolitan magazine’s social media platforms. It was there that she gained the skills needed to scale and engage a large brand’s social audience—and in 2020, her team received recognition from the Webby Awards as an honoree for the Best Overall Social Presence Media/Entertainment category. Previously, she helped build the social audience and strategy at USA Today’s Reviewed in Boston. Patty is a proud graduate of UMass Amherst, where she studied Communication.
During quarantine, Patty felt a strong pull to use her social media skills for good and researched how she could make the pivot from magazine publishing to supporting nonprofits. Enter Media Cause, whose mission and breadth of award-winning work inspired Patty to reach out and ultimately find a place on MC’s social media team.
Outside of work, you can be sure to find Patty in the general vicinity of good food—whether she is cooking, eating, or both—or outside soaking up the sun (you know, when it isn’t wintertime in New England)!
VP of Growth
Mo has been in the digital marketing world since before it Google had ads. Starting in London as a TV buyer in 2003, Mo built up a career learning about the advertising landscape across all media types before focusing on digital when it was still in its infancy. Almost 20 years later, Mo has worked with clients across numerous sectors to plan, execute and manage campaigns in search, display, email, social and mobile amongst other digital channels. Just before joining Media Cause, Mo was a Lead Associate at Booz Allen where he lead digital strategy for a number of health focussed agencies, including HHS, FDA, NIH and CDC. His work for these agencies included, digital marketing strategy and execution, analytics and SEO. With a mission driven mindset and a drive to try and make the world a better place, Mo has found a home at Media Cause hoping clients to find continued success in their missions. Most likely you can find Mo in a little coffee shop enjoying a pastry and cappuccino with my wife. Other times, he may be on his spinning bike, working up a sweat in the gym, making stop motion animation videos or writing short stories. And of course, his day isn’t complete without a healthy dose of rolling around on the floor with his kids.
Mo has been in the digital marketing world since before it Google had ads. Starting in London as a TV buyer in 2003, Mo built up a career learning about the advertising landscape across all media types before focusing on digital when it was still in its infancy. Almost 20 years later, Mo has worked with clients across numerous sectors to plan, execute and manage campaigns in search, display, email, social and mobile amongst other digital channels. Just before joining Media Cause, Mo was a Lead Associate at Booz Allen where he lead digital strategy for a number of health focussed agencies, including HHS, FDA, NIH and CDC. His work for these agencies included, digital marketing strategy and execution, analytics and SEO. With a mission driven mindset and a drive to try and make the world a better place, Mo has found a home at Media Cause hoping clients to find continued success in their missions.
Most likely you can find Mo in a little coffee shop enjoying a pastry and cappuccino with my wife. Other times, he may be on his spinning bike, working up a sweat in the gym, making stop motion animation videos or writing short stories. And of course, his day isn’t complete without a healthy dose of rolling around on the floor with his kids.
Associate 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.
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.
Senior Account Director
Most recently, Alex was the director of development and marketing at nonprofit Village Enterprise, spearheading the organization's brand, marketing, communications, and individual fundraising efforts. Before Village Enterprise, Alex served as the director of communications at the global e-commerce platform StockX where she helped develop and execute the company’s public relations strategy through corporate social responsibility and nonprofit engagement, external, internal, and executive communications. With over 12 years of experience working on all aspects of communications and philanthropic initiatives — from celebrity publicity to nonprofits to startups — the majority of Alex's career has been spent working at nonprofit buildOn, where she held the roles of global director of communications and development director of Detroit. During her tenure, Alex built proactive relationships to generate media coverage, secured strategic fundraising partnerships, and helped raise the company's profile through innovative cause-marketing efforts. Alex can be found hanging with her fur family, including her husband. She also loves getting outside year round, eating good food, cooking, baking poorly (Covid hobby), traveling, reading, running, watching reruns of The Office, or doing hip-hop yoga.
Most recently, Alex was the director of development and marketing at nonprofit Village Enterprise, spearheading the organization's brand, marketing, communications, and individual fundraising efforts. Before Village Enterprise, Alex served as the director of communications at the global e-commerce platform StockX where she helped develop and execute the company’s public relations strategy through corporate social responsibility and nonprofit engagement, external, internal, and executive communications. With over 12 years of experience working on all aspects of communications and philanthropic initiatives — from celebrity publicity to nonprofits to startups — the majority of Alex's career has been spent working at nonprofit buildOn, where she held the roles of global director of communications and development director of Detroit. During her tenure, Alex built proactive relationships to generate media coverage, secured strategic fundraising partnerships, and helped raise the company's profile through innovative cause-marketing efforts.
Alex can be found hanging with her fur family, including her husband. She also loves getting outside year round, eating good food, cooking, baking poorly (Covid hobby), traveling, reading, running, watching reruns of The Office, or doing hip-hop yoga.
Director of Data Analysis
Kristen started her career at a small grassroots climate nonprofit in the DC region working to pass state and local climate legislation after earning a B.A. in Environmental Policy at a small liberal arts college in Vermont. After working on several successful advocacy campaigns, Kristen joined M+R, a nonprofit marketing agency, working with small to large organizations to help them grow their digital fundraising and advocacy programs. During her four years at M+R, Kristen worked with over a dozen clients to develop actionable marketing reports, create automated data pipelines and conduct test analyses for marketing experiments designed to optimize performance. During this time, Kristen also spent her evenings earning an M.S. in Geographic Information Science, graduating in the spring of 2021. Kristen brings deep experience in marketing analytics approaches and a variety of coding and scripting languages to support smarter, more efficient reporting capabilities to Media Cause. You can find Kristen hanging out with her dog, checking out live music in town, crafting tasty cocktails, cooking crab cakes and spending time with family on her days off.
Kristen started her career at a small grassroots climate nonprofit in the DC region working to pass state and local climate legislation after earning a B.A. in Environmental Policy at a small liberal arts college in Vermont. After working on several successful advocacy campaigns, Kristen joined M+R, a nonprofit marketing agency, working with small to large organizations to help them grow their digital fundraising and advocacy programs. During her four years at M+R, Kristen worked with over a dozen clients to develop actionable marketing reports, create automated data pipelines and conduct test analyses for marketing experiments designed to optimize performance. During this time, Kristen also spent her evenings earning an M.S. in Geographic Information Science, graduating in the spring of 2021. Kristen brings deep experience in marketing analytics approaches and a variety of coding and scripting languages to support smarter, more efficient reporting capabilities to Media Cause.
You can find Kristen hanging out with her dog, checking out live music in town, crafting tasty cocktails, cooking crab cakes and spending time with family on her days off.
Sr. Digital Fundraising Strategist
After receiving a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University, Kjerstin wanted to find a way to make a bigger impact in the world. After working freelance and in-house gigs as a copywriter, account manager and editor at start ups, she joined an education advocacy and grantmaking organization focusing on closing the achievement and opportunity gap for marginalized students in South Seattle and South King County. Kjerstin helped create communications and brand strategy for nonprofits focusing on early childhood education, social emotional learning and helped grow college and career pathway exploration for all ages in partnership with local businesses, government and nonprofit agencies. She has also worked in homelessness services, helping guide the rebranding of a 100-year-old nonprofit. Most recently Kjerstin helped shape groundbreaking new fundraising initiatives in public media, including participating in NPR’s Public Radio Incubation Lab, where she was part of a six-person research cohort examining how NPR could best use digital platforms to support member station revenue generation. She also has a certificate from NTEN in Nonprofit Technology Management, and as a lifelong learner, is always eager to expand her skillsets to support important missions across service areas. Kjerstin’s favorite approach to working is human-centered design thinking to get teams thinking outside the box and furthering funding for critical causes that improve society. Enjoying live music at one of the great venues in Seattle, or playing video games with a cup of tea and one (or both) of her two cats snuggling her on the couch. She also volunteers at food banks and serves on a nonprofit board, because of her deep commitment to making the region she grew up in accessible for all members of the community.
After receiving a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University, Kjerstin wanted to find a way to make a bigger impact in the world. After working freelance and in-house gigs as a copywriter, account manager and editor at start ups, she joined an education advocacy and grantmaking organization focusing on closing the achievement and opportunity gap for marginalized students in South Seattle and South King County. Kjerstin helped create communications and brand strategy for nonprofits focusing on early childhood education, social emotional learning and helped grow college and career pathway exploration for all ages in partnership with local businesses, government and nonprofit agencies. She has also worked in homelessness services, helping guide the rebranding of a 100-year-old nonprofit. Most recently Kjerstin helped shape groundbreaking new fundraising initiatives in public media, including participating in NPR’s Public Radio Incubation Lab, where she was part of a six-person research cohort examining how NPR could best use digital platforms to support member station revenue generation. She also has a certificate from NTEN in Nonprofit Technology Management, and as a lifelong learner, is always eager to expand her skillsets to support important missions across service areas. Kjerstin’s favorite approach to working is human-centered design thinking to get teams thinking outside the box and furthering funding for critical causes that improve society.
Enjoying live music at one of the great venues in Seattle, or playing video games with a cup of tea and one (or both) of her two cats snuggling her on the couch. She also volunteers at food banks and serves on a nonprofit board, because of her deep commitment to making the region she grew up in accessible for all members of the community.
Associate Media Director
Amelia started her career as a field organizer for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign after earning a B.S. in Environmental Policy and Community Action from The University of Michigan. Amelia then made the move from Michigan to Seattle, where she joined a political fundraising firm focused on electing progressive candidates up and down the ballot in Washington State. After gaining several years of political consulting and fundraising experience, Amelia moved to the nonprofit sector to organize and drive membership for an environmental advocacy organization. Most recently, Amelia grew her specialization in digital media and paid advertising at Strategies 360, a public relations firm offering a full-service approach to public policy, marketing, communications, creative services, polling, and federal and state lobbying. There, Amelia combined her background in politics and policy with her growing interest in digital media as a Digital Account Manager, and led digital advertising strategy for political, nonprofit, government, and commercial clients. Amelia brings political savvy and an advocacy background to paid media, and builds compelling, data-driven, people-first persuasion, acquisition, and conversion campaigns for Media Cause clients. You can find Amelia exploring the many parks, beaches, restaurants and bars of Seattle, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or spending quality time with friends.
Amelia started her career as a field organizer for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign after earning a B.S. in Environmental Policy and Community Action from The University of Michigan. Amelia then made the move from Michigan to Seattle, where she joined a political fundraising firm focused on electing progressive candidates up and down the ballot in Washington State. After gaining several years of political consulting and fundraising experience, Amelia moved to the nonprofit sector to organize and drive membership for an environmental advocacy organization. Most recently, Amelia grew her specialization in digital media and paid advertising at Strategies 360, a public relations firm offering a full-service approach to public policy, marketing, communications, creative services, polling, and federal and state lobbying. There, Amelia combined her background in politics and policy with her growing interest in digital media as a Digital Account Manager, and led digital advertising strategy for political, nonprofit, government, and commercial clients. Amelia brings political savvy and an advocacy background to paid media, and builds compelling, data-driven, people-first persuasion, acquisition, and conversion campaigns for Media Cause clients.
You can find Amelia exploring the many parks, beaches, restaurants and bars of Seattle, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or spending quality time with friends.
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.
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.
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 🙂
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 🙂
Associate Media Strategist
Katherine got her start in digital marketing in 2018 when she decided to take the most hands-on approach she could think of: creating her own online shop. Being a self-starter, her goal was to learn the ins and outs of modern businesses and how to utilize marketing to take them to greater heights. In 2019 she stepped into the buzzing world of eCommerce startups where she applied her experience and built upon her digital marketing skill set. She led teams in customer experience and social media community management, as well as worked alongside performance marketing teams. Her musically oriented studies at Belmont University helped her approach her work in a creative and harmonious way and she soon found that paid media was the perfect marriage of her love for creativity and her drive to problem solve. Media Cause immediately stood out to her as a team that cared just as much for its teammates as it does its clients. The work that this team does is nothing short of inspiring and she knew that was the kind of team she wanted to be a part of. Outside of work you can find Katherine lounging around with her two silly cats, roller skating outdoors, belting out some Broadway hits in her kitchen or at karaoke, or taking some quiet time to breathe in the sunset at the beach.
Katherine got her start in digital marketing in 2018 when she decided to take the most hands-on approach she could think of: creating her own online shop. Being a self-starter, her goal was to learn the ins and outs of modern businesses and how to utilize marketing to take them to greater heights. In 2019 she stepped into the buzzing world of eCommerce startups where she applied her experience and built upon her digital marketing skill set. She led teams in customer experience and social media community management, as well as worked alongside performance marketing teams. Her musically oriented studies at Belmont University helped her approach her work in a creative and harmonious way and she soon found that paid media was the perfect marriage of her love for creativity and her drive to problem solve.
Media Cause immediately stood out to her as a team that cared just as much for its teammates as it does its clients. The work that this team does is nothing short of inspiring and she knew that was the kind of team she wanted to be a part of.
Outside of work you can find Katherine lounging around with her two silly cats, roller skating outdoors, belting out some Broadway hits in her kitchen or at karaoke, or taking some quiet time to breathe in the sunset at the beach.
Associate SEO Director
Megan has 4 years of marketing agency experience working with all sorts of clients, mainly education, medical, and law. Additionally, she has 3 years of non-profit experience which stemmed from a combination of a college internship and a love for volunteering for all sorts of causes (which led to some cool awards and scholarships). Throughout her time in marketing, she has been a Marketing Specialist, then managing Paid Facebook, until she found her passion with SEO. After experiencing toxic workplaces, and feeling as though she wasn’t making a strong impact in her work, she was immediately intrigued by Media Cause. While passionate about so many areas of life, her job didn’t give her that feeling of “I’m making a difference”. Drawn to making a difference and wanting to feel more fulfilled at work, Megan knew MC was the place for her! As the Sr. SEO Specialist, Megan loves helping nonprofits increase their organic growth and visibility, along with promoting their mission and values. As an active individual living in ATL, you can find her doing just about anything - swimming, running, taking tennis lessons, exploring, etc. Additionally, she started a food Instagram account, with the hopes of publishing a cookbook one day, so her husband eats a LOT of good food. But you can also find Megan with friends and family, those who mean the world to her.
Megan has 4 years of marketing agency experience working with all sorts of clients, mainly education, medical, and law. Additionally, she has 3 years of non-profit experience which stemmed from a combination of a college internship and a love for volunteering for all sorts of causes (which led to some cool awards and scholarships). Throughout her time in marketing, she has been a Marketing Specialist, then managing Paid Facebook, until she found her passion with SEO.
After experiencing toxic workplaces, and feeling as though she wasn’t making a strong impact in her work, she was immediately intrigued by Media Cause. While passionate about so many areas of life, her job didn’t give her that feeling of “I’m making a difference”. Drawn to making a difference and wanting to feel more fulfilled at work, Megan knew MC was the place for her! As the Sr. SEO Specialist, Megan loves helping nonprofits increase their organic growth and visibility, along with promoting their mission and values.
As an active individual living in ATL, you can find her doing just about anything - swimming, running, taking tennis lessons, exploring, etc. Additionally, she started a food Instagram account, with the hopes of publishing a cookbook one day, so her husband eats a LOT of good food. But you can also find Megan with friends and family, those who mean the world to her.
Director of Growth
Ben brings years of sales and management experience in digital marketing and advertising. Ben led the digital marketing team at Cumulus Media’s S.F. division, was a digital sales strategist for CBS radio and Entercom (after the merger), and he co-founded 2 Tall Guys Marketing. Ben played college volleyball at SDSU, was a member of the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team for 3 years, and played professionally in Finland. This led him to a 20 year college volleyball coaching career, prior to his marketing career. Ben serves on a number of nonprofit boards, and still gives back to the volleyball community giving occasional lessons at a local volleyball club. Ben was drawn to MC from the philanthropic and educational messages he noticed on LinkedIn. The selflessness and desire to make a true impact led him to learn more about MC. It was clear that this was a unique opportunity to make a difference in a field that he loves. When not working, he's taking in all that the Bay Area has to offer, from Napa wine tasting to volleyball, music shows in Oakland to restaurant hopping in SF.
Ben brings years of sales and management experience in digital marketing and advertising. Ben led the digital marketing team at Cumulus Media’s S.F. division, was a digital sales strategist for CBS radio and Entercom (after the merger), and he co-founded 2 Tall Guys Marketing. Ben played college volleyball at SDSU, was a member of the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team for 3 years, and played professionally in Finland. This led him to a 20 year college volleyball coaching career, prior to his marketing career. Ben serves on a number of nonprofit boards, and still gives back to the volleyball community giving occasional lessons at a local volleyball club.
Ben was drawn to MC from the philanthropic and educational messages he noticed on LinkedIn. The selflessness and desire to make a true impact led him to learn more about MC. It was clear that this was a unique opportunity to make a difference in a field that he loves.
When not working, he's taking in all that the Bay Area has to offer, from Napa wine tasting to volleyball, music shows in Oakland to restaurant hopping in SF.
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.
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.
Associate 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.
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.
Community Manager
Michelle considers herself a Jill-of-All-Trades. From building, managing, and marketing her own children-centric company with her team of five independent contractors from 2012-2017, growing a creative brand to over 100k combined across social platforms, to hosting online creative events, her internal drive has always been community building. Her education spans from a Business Management college track to a Digital Marketing Program from Thinkful. Whether team support and training during a pandemic or building a resource-focused website for a collaborative online community, Michelle has always strived to try new ideas and bring a new perspective to any challenge! Michelle was part of the 2nd RiseUP Cohort as our Social Media Fellow! After her fellowship with Media Cause, she transitioned into the role of Associate Social Strategist. Outside of work you can find Michelle living for the simpler joys in life: leisurely painting, drinking locally roasted coffee in Portland, or making dinner in preparation for game night with her familia-community. On the weekends you might find her East Coast swing dancing or stretching her legs around the Columbia River Gorge looking for waterfalls with her covid pup and mini husky Luna.
Michelle considers herself a Jill-of-All-Trades. From building, managing, and marketing her own children-centric company with her team of five independent contractors from 2012-2017, growing a creative brand to over 100k combined across social platforms, to hosting online creative events, her internal drive has always been community building. Her education spans from a Business Management college track to a Digital Marketing Program from Thinkful. Whether team support and training during a pandemic or building a resource-focused website for a collaborative online community, Michelle has always strived to try new ideas and bring a new perspective to any challenge!
Michelle was part of the 2nd RiseUP Cohort as our Social Media Fellow! After her fellowship with Media Cause, she transitioned into the role of Associate Social Strategist.
Outside of work you can find Michelle living for the simpler joys in life: leisurely painting, drinking locally roasted coffee in Portland, or making dinner in preparation for game night with her familia-community. On the weekends you might find her East Coast swing dancing or stretching her legs around the Columbia River Gorge looking for waterfalls with her covid pup and mini husky Luna.
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.
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.
People Operations Generalist
With her Bachelor’s in International Business from Howard University, Jazz has worked for SMBs, start ups, and think tanks for the past five years, juggling many different hats. Prior to joining Media Cause, Jazz put her 20 years of dance experience to work as a Studio Director for the largest Latin dance studio in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, managing instructors and staff, adult + kids programs, dance curriculums, and more. She also spent some years with the International Center for Research on Women in the Advisory portfolio as a Business Coordinator. In her role, she developed and managed budgets and contracts, coordinated team allocations, and contributed to client projects centered around gender equity and diversity and inclusion. Jazz has always had an intense passion for people and culture. After becoming certified in Organizational Equity and Inclusion, she wanted to shift her career in Operations to focus more on People Ops while also staying committed to the nonprofit sector and the values she holds dear. Media Cause’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating impact, and most importantly, its employees, truly resonates with Jazz and her career journey. Jazz is thoroughly excited to be a part of such an amazing team and agency. If you’re looking for Jazz outside of work hours, you’ll want to check any dance studios, boxing gyms, or dog parks. No luck there, then she’s probably in bed binging anime.
With her Bachelor’s in International Business from Howard University, Jazz has worked for SMBs, start ups, and think tanks for the past five years, juggling many different hats. Prior to joining Media Cause, Jazz put her 20 years of dance experience to work as a Studio Director for the largest Latin dance studio in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, managing instructors and staff, adult + kids programs, dance curriculums, and more. She also spent some years with the International Center for Research on Women in the Advisory portfolio as a Business Coordinator. In her role, she developed and managed budgets and contracts, coordinated team allocations, and contributed to client projects centered around gender equity and diversity and inclusion.
Jazz has always had an intense passion for people and culture. After becoming certified in Organizational Equity and Inclusion, she wanted to shift her career in Operations to focus more on People Ops while also staying committed to the nonprofit sector and the values she holds dear. Media Cause’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating impact, and most importantly, its employees, truly resonates with Jazz and her career journey. Jazz is thoroughly excited to be a part of such an amazing team and agency.
If you’re looking for Jazz outside of work hours, you’ll want to check any dance studios, boxing gyms, or dog parks. No luck there, then she’s probably in bed binging anime.
Senior Account Strategist
With 5 years in the marketing industry, Anita has spent the bulk of her career as Account Strategist with experience leading full-funnel digital strategy development and managing key client relationships to ensure best in customer service, overall campaign success, and high levels of client satisfaction. She has worked in multiple cause-based industries including education and nonprofits. She looks forward to using her analytical, collaborative, and relational skills to help mission-driven organizations grow, achieve their goals, and ultimately create positive change. As an experienced marketing professional with a strong commitment to social impact, Anita was thrilled when her childhood friend (and current Media Cause team member) recommended she look into the Account Strategist position at Media Cause. As soon as she began the interview process, she could tell this organization was something different. The genuine way everyone at Media Cause cares about their client’s and peer’s success was like nothing she had ever seen. And as they say, the rest was history! You can find Anita enjoying one of the many New Orleans festivals, traveling around the globe, cuddling her pup, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.
With 5 years in the marketing industry, Anita has spent the bulk of her career as Account Strategist with experience leading full-funnel digital strategy development and managing key client relationships to ensure best in customer service, overall campaign success, and high levels of client satisfaction. She has worked in multiple cause-based industries including education and nonprofits. She looks forward to using her analytical, collaborative, and relational skills to help mission-driven organizations grow, achieve their goals, and ultimately create positive change.
As an experienced marketing professional with a strong commitment to social impact, Anita was thrilled when her childhood friend (and current Media Cause team member) recommended she look into the Account Strategist position at Media Cause. As soon as she began the interview process, she could tell this organization was something different. The genuine way everyone at Media Cause cares about their client’s and peer’s success was like nothing she had ever seen. And as they say, the rest was history!
You can find Anita enjoying one of the many New Orleans festivals, traveling around the globe, cuddling her pup, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.
Senior Director, 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.
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.
Senior Project Manager
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.
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.
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.
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.
Content Manager
Liz got her start working in HR and marketing at Cerulli Associates, a financial research and consulting firm in Boston. During her time there her passion for change was sparked as she led the company’s philanthropy group and worked with the CEO to develop CSR initiatives and strategy. She left Boston after almost a decade to move abroad to Germany where she worked in PR and communications for PUMA at their global headquarters. During her time there she experienced new countries and cultures while working with colleagues from around the globe, giving her valuable insights and new perspectives. When Liz was planning her move back to the US, she knew she wanted to find a career that would allow her to work towards making a positive impact on the world. She was excited to find Media Cause, a company that matched her values and background so well. Her role at Media Cause allows her to bring her strengths in writing and content creation to a company that works to impact change. When not working you can find Liz exploring new places both close by and abroad, cooking for friends, or walking around Boston.
Liz got her start working in HR and marketing at Cerulli Associates, a financial research and consulting firm in Boston. During her time there her passion for change was sparked as she led the company’s philanthropy group and worked with the CEO to develop CSR initiatives and strategy. She left Boston after almost a decade to move abroad to Germany where she worked in PR and communications for PUMA at their global headquarters. During her time there she experienced new countries and cultures while working with colleagues from around the globe, giving her valuable insights and new perspectives.
When Liz was planning her move back to the US, she knew she wanted to find a career that would allow her to work towards making a positive impact on the world. She was excited to find Media Cause, a company that matched her values and background so well. Her role at Media Cause allows her to bring her strengths in writing and content creation to a company that works to impact change.
When not working you can find Liz exploring new places both close by and abroad, cooking for friends, or walking around Boston.
Account Strategist
Rebecca’s love for the social sector began in New Orleans where she studied Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship before transferring to the University of Colorado in Boulder to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She then joined the Peace Corps in Namibia as an English teacher where she gained a deeper understanding of sustainable international development and formed the basis of effective cross-cultural collaboration. After being evacuated from the Peace Corps due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rebecca moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and joined a small nonprofit international economic development organization called Village Enterprise. As the Marketing and Development Coordinator, Rebecca worked closely with staff from all levels of the organization to market the organization through compelling designs and authentic communications. After two years of in-house marketing for a nonprofit international development organization, Rebecca’s former supervisor reached out about an opportunity to join Media Cause. Rebecca was excited about the opportunity to gain more breadth of experience in the nonprofit marketing field and engage with a wide range of causes. Through the Media Cause interview process, Rebecca grew even more excited about the organization as she met and spoke with several talented, passionate, and authentic individuals that she now gets to call co-workers! When not working, you can find Rebecca rock climbing at her local gym, exploring different San Francisco neighborhoods, traveling abroad, or petting other people’s dogs until she decides when to adopt her own.
Rebecca’s love for the social sector began in New Orleans where she studied Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship before transferring to the University of Colorado in Boulder to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She then joined the Peace Corps in Namibia as an English teacher where she gained a deeper understanding of sustainable international development and formed the basis of effective cross-cultural collaboration. After being evacuated from the Peace Corps due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rebecca moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and joined a small nonprofit international economic development organization called Village Enterprise. As the Marketing and Development Coordinator, Rebecca worked closely with staff from all levels of the organization to market the organization through compelling designs and authentic communications.
After two years of in-house marketing for a nonprofit international development organization, Rebecca’s former supervisor reached out about an opportunity to join Media Cause. Rebecca was excited about the opportunity to gain more breadth of experience in the nonprofit marketing field and engage with a wide range of causes. Through the Media Cause interview process, Rebecca grew even more excited about the organization as she met and spoke with several talented, passionate, and authentic individuals that she now gets to call co-workers!
When not working, you can find Rebecca rock climbing at her local gym, exploring different San Francisco neighborhoods, traveling abroad, or petting other people’s dogs until she decides when to adopt her own.
Senior Media Strategist
Luisa has seven years of Marketing experience and three years of experience in Paid Media specifically. Her area of expertise is Paid Search strategy, although she also has a strong background in Paid Social, Programmatic Display, and partnerships. Prior to Media Cause, Luisa worked on the Client Delivery team at Kepler, owning paid media strategy for Fortune 500 financial service and retail clients. While at Kepler, Luisa worked on the pro bono team and is a founding member of Kepler Academy, a not-for-profit program designed to bridge the opportunity gap in the advertising industry. Through her pro bono work and Kepler Academy, she has worked on Paid Search and Paid Social campaigns for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Luisa is most passionate about organizations that are dedicated to providing opportunities for BIPOC women, education for women and girls, refugee resettlement, and immigration assistance. Luisa is eager to apply her digital marketing experience to mission-driven organizations at Media Cause. When not working, Luisa enjoys traveling, being outside, karaoke, baking, and hanging out with her husband and puppy.
Luisa has seven years of Marketing experience and three years of experience in Paid Media specifically. Her area of expertise is Paid Search strategy, although she also has a strong background in Paid Social, Programmatic Display, and partnerships.
Prior to Media Cause, Luisa worked on the Client Delivery team at Kepler, owning paid media strategy for Fortune 500 financial service and retail clients. While at Kepler, Luisa worked on the pro bono team and is a founding member of Kepler Academy, a not-for-profit program designed to bridge the opportunity gap in the advertising industry. Through her pro bono work and Kepler Academy, she has worked on Paid Search and Paid Social campaigns for a variety of nonprofit organizations.
Luisa is most passionate about organizations that are dedicated to providing opportunities for BIPOC women, education for women and girls, refugee resettlement, and immigration assistance. Luisa is eager to apply her digital marketing experience to mission-driven organizations at Media Cause.
When not working, Luisa enjoys traveling, being outside, karaoke, baking, and hanging out with her husband and puppy.
Senior Brand Strategist
Alex earned her BA in theatre arts and American studies from Boston College. Two weeks after graduating in 2014, she moved to New York City to pursue a life in the theatre before eventually finding her way into the world of marketing. Alex worked in brand strategy at a global, full-service B2B agency for nearly five years before pivoting to experience strategy. She has helped organizations such as UL FSRI, Labcorp, ETS, and Ingredion find new ways to reach their customers and build comprehensive, audience-centric brand strategies. Alongside her work at Media Cause, Alex is also a proud, part-time, evening MBA student at Boston University, where she is focusing specifically on Social Impact and how businesses and organizations can make a difference in the world. After several years in corporate B2B marketing, Alex dreamed of working with clients that shared her values and desire to make an impact. Having followed Media Cause and the work they do, she knew MC would be the perfect place to bring her skills to the causes she is most passionate about. Alex leapt at the opportunity to join the brand strategy team and is so excited to help nonprofits create meaningful change. When not working, Alex can be found watching the game, RuPaul’s Drag Race, or Parks and Rec, laying about with her cat Lyra, or in one of her MBA classes. She is happiest when sitting by the ocean.
Alex earned her BA in theatre arts and American studies from Boston College. Two weeks after graduating in 2014, she moved to New York City to pursue a life in the theatre before eventually finding her way into the world of marketing. Alex worked in brand strategy at a global, full-service B2B agency for nearly five years before pivoting to experience strategy. She has helped organizations such as UL FSRI, Labcorp, ETS, and Ingredion find new ways to reach their customers and build comprehensive, audience-centric brand strategies. Alongside her work at Media Cause, Alex is also a proud, part-time, evening MBA student at Boston University, where she is focusing specifically on Social Impact and how businesses and organizations can make a difference in the world.
After several years in corporate B2B marketing, Alex dreamed of working with clients that shared her values and desire to make an impact. Having followed Media Cause and the work they do, she knew MC would be the perfect place to bring her skills to the causes she is most passionate about. Alex leapt at the opportunity to join the brand strategy team and is so excited to help nonprofits create meaningful change.
When not working, Alex can be found watching the game, RuPaul’s Drag Race, or Parks and Rec, laying about with her cat Lyra, or in one of her MBA classes. She is happiest when sitting by the ocean.
Account Strategist
Josh is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH, where he received his Bachelor of science degree in Management. He started his career as a Marketing Strategist with an agency that helps small to medium business owners grow their business with various digital marketing strategies. After several years at another marketing agency, Josh began looking for opportunities to use marketing to make more of a positive impact in the world. Media Cause seemed like an incredible fit that was confirmed throughout the interview process. Josh is thrilled to be a part of Media Cause and to get the chance to partner with a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Josh can be found outside more often than not, frequently playing basketball or soccer, as well as cooking and mixing drinks for friends.
Josh is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH, where he received his Bachelor of science degree in Management. He started his career as a Marketing Strategist with an agency that helps small to medium business owners grow their business with various digital marketing strategies.
After several years at another marketing agency, Josh began looking for opportunities to use marketing to make more of a positive impact in the world. Media Cause seemed like an incredible fit that was confirmed throughout the interview process. Josh is thrilled to be a part of Media Cause and to get the chance to partner with a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
Josh can be found outside more often than not, frequently playing basketball or soccer, as well as cooking and mixing drinks for friends.
Associate Account Strategist
Ashlynd is a program manager in the United States Air Force Reserve, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University. After several years of working in the medical field as an EMT, Ashlynd made the career pivot to the marketing industry in 2020 in pursuit of serving her community by utilizing her creative talents and niche as an entrepreneur. She launched a freelance brand development studio and spent a year and a half serving several small, local businesses in Arizona before joining and completing the RiseUP Digital Marketing Fellowship in 2022. After the RiseUP Digital Marketing Fellowship, Ashlynd knew that she wanted to continue work in an impact-driven environment, and accepted a position with Media Cause. She is grateful to be part of a team that cares deeply for the community, and to work with clients who are passionate about making the world a better place. When she’s not working, Ashlynd enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching Suns games, frequenting art museums, learning about the metaverse, baking, writing and listening to music, and attending local punk shows.
Ashlynd is a program manager in the United States Air Force Reserve, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University. After several years of working in the medical field as an EMT, Ashlynd made the career pivot to the marketing industry in 2020 in pursuit of serving her community by utilizing her creative talents and niche as an entrepreneur. She launched a freelance brand development studio and spent a year and a half serving several small, local businesses in Arizona before joining and completing the RiseUP Digital Marketing Fellowship in 2022.
After the RiseUP Digital Marketing Fellowship, Ashlynd knew that she wanted to continue work in an impact-driven environment, and accepted a position with Media Cause. She is grateful to be part of a team that cares deeply for the community, and to work with clients who are passionate about making the world a better place.
When she’s not working, Ashlynd enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching Suns games, frequenting art museums, learning about the metaverse, baking, writing and listening to music, and attending local punk shows.
Growth Operations Associate
Dibora received her BA from the University of Virginia. For the past 6 years, she’s contributed to the business operations and growth strategies for start-ups and small businesses. For the past three years, Dibora worked as a Business Development Associate at an executive recruiting firm. Working in a small company, she thrived in setting her sales and technical team up for success by overseeing the revenue strategies, creating impactful operational systems, and maintaining a psychologically safe work environment for her and her team. In her search to leave the corporate world and find meaningful work, Dibora found her match in Media Cause. She wanted to create a career that aligned with her personal values and continue to grow in her passion for RevOps and growth strategies. When she’s not working, Dibora enjoys volunteering at local South Central events, the great outdoors (surfing, hiking, glamping/camping, traveling, etc.), concerts, and art shows. But her favorite part of the week is spending Solo Sundays reading, going to the spa, meditating, and resetting for the week.
Dibora received her BA from the University of Virginia. For the past 6 years, she’s contributed to the business operations and growth strategies for start-ups and small businesses. For the past three years, Dibora worked as a Business Development Associate at an executive recruiting firm. Working in a small company, she thrived in setting her sales and technical team up for success by overseeing the revenue strategies, creating impactful operational systems, and maintaining a psychologically safe work environment for her and her team.
In her search to leave the corporate world and find meaningful work, Dibora found her match in Media Cause. She wanted to create a career that aligned with her personal values and continue to grow in her passion for RevOps and growth strategies.
When she’s not working, Dibora enjoys volunteering at local South Central events, the great outdoors (surfing, hiking, glamping/camping, traveling, etc.), concerts, and art shows. But her favorite part of the week is spending Solo Sundays reading, going to the spa, meditating, and resetting for the week.
Senior Data Analyst
Alex is a graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, where he received his Bachelor of science degree in Human Environmental Science. He started his career as a Market Research and Insights Analyst with Spectrum Reach, where he helped businesses large and small make data-driven decisions to shape meaningful outcomes. Most recently, Alex worked as a Product Liaison for an e-commerce- focused agency where he specialized in Amazon Marketing Cloud. After spending time at a full service agency specializing in e-commerce, Alex began looking for a position that would allow for professional and personal growth while also allowing him to make a positive impact. Alex is overjoyed to be a part of the Media Cause team and looks forward to being part of the meaningful work that happens here. Alex can often be found playing outside on a stroll with his daughter, tending to his fig trees, caring for his garden, or wrenching on his El Camino.
Alex is a graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, where he received his Bachelor of science degree in Human Environmental Science. He started his career as a Market Research and Insights Analyst with Spectrum Reach, where he helped businesses large and small make data-driven decisions to shape meaningful outcomes. Most recently, Alex worked as a Product Liaison for an e-commerce- focused agency where he specialized in Amazon Marketing Cloud.
After spending time at a full service agency specializing in e-commerce, Alex began looking for a position that would allow for professional and personal growth while also allowing him to make a positive impact. Alex is overjoyed to be a part of the Media Cause team and looks forward to being part of the meaningful work that happens here.
Alex can often be found playing outside on a stroll with his daughter, tending to his fig trees, caring for his garden, or wrenching on his El Camino.
Associate 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.
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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