Management Team
Candace Payne
Associate Director of Operations
Candace Payne
Associate Director of Operations
Candace fosters a culture of innovation, empowering the Mission Minded team to embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments. Her…
Demian Kato
Creative Director
Demian Kato
Creative Director
As Creative Director, Demian leads and inspires our creative team to elevate the creative work across all channels, including visual…
Esha Menon
Associate Director of Growth & Client Success
Esha Menon
Associate Director of Growth & Client Success
Esha serves as the linchpin between prospective clients and the transformative strategies that can elevate their missions. She plays a…
Jennie Winton
Founding Partner & Leadership Coach
Jennie Winton
Founding Partner & Leadership Coach
Jennie Winton is a 30-year brand strategy veteran who partners with nonprofits, foundations, and schools to help them articulate a…
Romayne Levee
Partner & Director of Strategy
Romayne Levee
Partner & Director of Strategy
Romayne isn’t afraid to think big, and she guides our team of strategists to do the same. Romayne is in…
Zach Hochstadt
Founding Partner
Zach Hochstadt
Founding Partner
Over the past 20+ years, Zach has worked with hundreds of nonprofit leaders to craft unique and inspired brands. He…
Mission Minded Staff
Adam Sypnier
Lead Web Developer
Adam Sypnier
Lead Web Developer
Lead Web Developer Adam Sypnier started making websites before he knew how to drive, learning everything he could to combine…
Alice Srinivasan
Strategist
Alice Srinivasan
Strategist
Strategist Alice Srinivasan brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit development, marketing and community engagement to her role at Mission…
Ashlie Green
Business Coordinator
Ashlie Green
Business Coordinator
As Mission Minded’s Business Coordinator, Ashlie’s organizational dedication is paramount in supporting our team to achieve the highest level of…
Beth Barbee
Senior Strategist
Beth Barbee
Senior Strategist
Beth Barbee has worked in and around marketing and brand strategy for over 25 years — within agencies, as a…
Bonnie Taylor
Senior Marketing Specialist
Bonnie Taylor
Senior Marketing Specialist
Bonnie (she/her) considers herself to be a storyteller first and foremost, with over six years of experience in marketing and…
Carrie Tancraitor
Senior Strategic Planner
Carrie Tancraitor
Senior Strategic Planner
Carrie joins Mission Minded with 15+ years of experience as a nonprofit capacity builder. She specializes in strategic planning, program…
David Harder
Digital Marketing & Website Optimization Specialist
David Harder
Digital Marketing & Website Optimization Specialist
David is an experienced web developer and project manager passionate about making the web a more inclusive space and a…
Denise Gallagher
Senior Graphic Designer
Denise Gallagher
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer Denise Gallagher approaches each project with a sense of discovery and provides a unique view—be it playful…
Dianne Maher
Senior Strategist
Dianne Maher
Senior Strategist
Senior Strategist Dianne Maher puts her extensive brand development and communication talents to work on behalf of Mission Minded clients…
Gabi Pineda
Senior Designer
Gabi Pineda
Senior Designer
Gabi Pineda (Comanche/Ponca/Latine) is a Senior Designer at Mission Minded with a decade of experience designing impactful visuals in marketing,…
Heidi Overbeck
Senior Strategist
Heidi Overbeck
Senior Strategist
As a Senior Strategist, Heidi specializes in strategic planning, evaluation, and narrative strategy for mission-driven organizations. Informed by 20 years…
Jonathan Hinman
Video Director & Producer
Jonathan Hinman
Video Director & Producer
Jonathan Hinman is Mission Minded’s video director and producer, creating powerful, outcome-focused work for clients such as Packard Foundation, San…
Karen Buck
Senior Strategist
Karen Buck
Senior Strategist
As a Senior Strategist, Karen excels at seamlessly crossing publication, website, video, digital, and social platforms, collaborating with designers and…
Kathryn Smith
Copywriter and Web Content Creator
Kathryn Smith
Copywriter and Web Content Creator
Kathryn uses her experiences in public policy, healthcare, and technology to bring a unique perspective to strategic communications. Her work…
Kelli Matheny
Designer
Kelli Matheny
Designer
Kelli began her design journey in 2012. She is passionate about helping people, problem-solving, and delighting clients with beautiful, simple…
Maeve Doherty
Strategist
Maeve Doherty
Strategist
Maeve joined Mission Minded in 2024 as a strategist. She has a passion for working with purpose-led brands, using creativity…
Michelle Mellon
Copywriter
Michelle Mellon
Copywriter
Michelle Mellon is a professional storyteller with 25+ years of experience as a marketing copywriter, content writer, and ghostwriter. She…
Paige Booth
Senior Strategist
Paige Booth
Senior Strategist
Paige leverages her curiosity, careful listening, and experience in the roles of both client and a consultant to create transformative…
Rona Gomel Ashe
Senior Strategist
Rona Gomel Ashe
Senior Strategist
As a Senior Strategist at Mission Minded, Rona specializes in strategic planning, brand strategy, naming, and governance, and has worked…
Sara Buettmann
Art Director
Sara Buettmann
Art Director
Art Director Sara Buettmann brings her left and her right brain into each project. Using strategic and analytical thinking, Sara…
Sarah Moore
Partner Emeritus & Senior Strategist
Sarah Moore
Partner Emeritus & Senior Strategist
Sarah takes joy in watching our clients “fall in love with their organization all over again” through our work. Since…
Shum Prats
Art Director
Shum Prats
Art Director
As an Art Director, Shum brings his wide and varied experience in advertising, illustration, and brand identity to Mission Minded…
Stephanie Swain
Senior Strategist
Stephanie Swain
Senior Strategist
Stephanie joined Mission Minded in 2014 with a passionate belief in the importance of brand strategy and in finding that…
Tia Robinson
Strategist
Tia Robinson
Strategist
As a strategist at Mission Minded, Tia collaborates with clients to bring their brand and digital initiatives to life through…
Tierney Yates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor
Tierney Yates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor
Tierney has worked in the nonprofit sphere for over 10 years, using cross-sector collaboration strategies to create spaces with equity…
Ty Lindemans
Graphic Designer
Ty Lindemans
Graphic Designer
As a Graphic Designer, Ty’s strengths include typography, page layout, color theory, and digital photography. He’s motivated by the challenge…
Vanessa Louis-Woolley
Senior Strategist
Vanessa Louis-Woolley
Senior Strategist
An infinitely curious strategist and relentlessly creative problem solver, Vanessa has 17 years of experience in marketing and brand strategy…
Zack Kushner
Senior Strategist
Zack Kushner
Senior Strategist
Senior Strategist Zack Kushner is an expert in developing branding, messaging, and strategy to broadcast grantee successes, foster collaboration, and…
Mission Minded makes it easy to do great work and have fun while doing it. The people, clients, culture, and growth opportunities make it both exciting and rewarding to come to work every day.
Demian Kato
Creative Director
1 year at Mission Minded
You can expect to feel supported and valued! There has yet to be a day when I’ve felt alone in my work.
Tia Robinson
Strategist
3 years at Mission Minded
With Mission Minded, I get to put my creativity and energy into helping some of the world’s most visionary nonprofit organizations achieve their worthy missions.
Zack Kushner
Senior Strategist
6 years at Mission Minded