Management Team
Candace Payne
Director of Operations
Candace Payne
Director of Operations
Candace fosters a culture of innovation, empowering the Mission Minded team to embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments. Her…
Esha Menon
Associate Director of Business Development & Marketing
Esha Menon
Associate Director of Business Development & Marketing
Esha is the spark behind Mission Minded’s growth, visibility, and values. She leads our marketing and business development efforts, helping…
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…
Zach Hochstadt
Founding Partner and Creative Director
Zach Hochstadt
Founding Partner and Creative Director
Over the past 20+ years, Zach has worked with hundreds of nonprofit leaders to craft unique and inspired brands. He…
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…
Mission Minded Staff
Alyssa Puzzo
Digital Strategist
Alyssa Puzzo
Digital Strategist
Alyssa Puzzo is a digital strategist with a passion for bridging the gap between design and technology to create meaningful,…
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…
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…
Carrie Tancraitor
Senior Strategist
Carrie Tancraitor
Senior Strategist
Carrie joins Mission Minded with 15+ years of experience as a nonprofit capacity builder. She specializes in strategic planning, program…
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…
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…
Julia Jackson
Senior Strategist
Julia Jackson
Senior Strategist
Julia thrives at synthesizing the complex and challenging into actionable and relevant outcomes. She brings over twenty years of experience…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shelby Taketa
Senior Web Project Manager
Shelby Taketa
Senior Web Project Manager
Shelby is a strategic thinker, problem solver, and detail-oriented project manager who helps organizations turn big ideas into impactful initiatives.…
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
Project Operations Manager and Strategist
Tia Robinson
Project Operations Manager and Strategist
As Mission Minded’s project operations manager, Tia sets up strong foundations to ensure smooth transitions throughout the life of a…
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…
Uyen Vu
Senior Art Director
Uyen Vu
Senior Art Director
As Mission Minded’s Senior Art Director, Uyen specializes in creating engaging, story-driven experiences that inspire action. Known for her problem-solving…
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…
Joining the Mission Minded community provides career fulfillment in ways other companies often fall short. Not only is the team filled with truly passionate, creative, and caring individuals, but the amazing impact of the awe-inspiring work that results from the partnership between our clients and our team also gives you the reward and motivation to continue supporting these worthy causes every day.
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
Project Operations Manager and 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
7 years at Mission Minded