Jen is insatiably interested in life and brings this curiosity to every engagement. Keeping promises with others and herself is of paramount importance. As is doing her very best. This approach to life and business has served her clients well. And earned her the respect of those she works with.
Jen brings 20+ years of marketing and agency experience in almost every aspect of marketing. Her experience includes account and strategy management, project management, media planning, operations, and finance. Jen’s ability to understand the marketing business from many perspectives gives her the ability to manage each aspect of work effectively for our clients. She is known for her ability to make quick decisions and successfully manage expectations and timelines that keep everyone happy and in the know.
Marc brings 25+ years experience in brand development across digital, OOH, and social media. He has the unique experience of both branding and advertising, which allows him to approach the needs of each client holistically. Marc specializes in helping businesses shape their brand’s likeability to create positive brand perception and increased customer loyalty. He achieves this through emphasizing shared values, uncovering the humanity in a brand, and bringing focus and clarity to a company’s product. He has experience working directly with marketing leads, creative directors, and CEOs.
Strategic leader with extensive experience scaling brands through messaging, storytelling and award-winning advertisements for finance, travel and tech companies. Proven success in developing highly engaging creative content, capturing audience’s imagination, and achieving standout results in a crowded market. Skilled in building exceptional teams to drive customer success and deliver outstanding business results. Adept at building and maintaining professional relationships with executive suite, clients, vendors and internal departments to drive business endeavors.
Sandeep’s design journey is fueled by curiosity and a deep love for creating meaningful visual experiences. With 13+ years of experience, he approaches every project with an artistic eye and meticulous attention to detail, transforming ideas into designs that feel both conceptual and beautifully simple. Over the years, he has helped clients across diverse industries including medical and healthcare, tourism, IT, and hospitality.
With a background in Web Design & Interactive Media and a Bachelor of Technology, Sandeep brings together creativity and structured thinking — blending design intuition with a process-driven mindset. His work reflects a balance of aesthetics and usability, where color, layout, and form come together to tell a clear, engaging story.
Always exploring new horizons, Sandeep is now delving into AI Prompt Engineering, discovering how artificial intelligence can inspire creativity, enhance workflows, and open up new possibilities in the world of digital design.
Christina has extensive experience as a copywriter both on the agency side and in house for brands like Hotwire (an Expedia company), Google, SurveyMonkey, Pottery Barn and Old Navy. An avid traveler, at least before the pandemic, Christina has an insatiable interest in exploring the world and has traveled to more than 60 countries. The stars truly aligned when she had the opportunity to craft copy for the San Francisco International Airport, the start of many of her adventures. Christina cares deeply about language and ensuring the copy is on brand, clear and concise—and resonates with the intended audience to deliver results.
Jess brings over 15 years of executive-level marketing and business development experience, offering strategic leadership rooted in both private and public sector expertise. She has led initiatives for clients ranging from energy providers and municipalities to healthcare institutions and government agencies, consistently delivering impactful, award-winning results.
A national and international award-winning strategist, Jess has served as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer and Interim Marketing Director, guiding organizations through high-stakes moments with clarity and purpose. She also shares her expertise as a professor with the California Asian Chamber of Commerce and the state’s nonprofit resource center, helping to shape the next generation of marketing and business leaders.
With a degree in Marketing, Irma has been a project manager for most of her career organizing and planning creative projects from inception to execution. In addition to herding cats, she finds opportunities to create efficiencies and (not-so) secretly enjoys manhandling a pivot table. When not at a laptop, she is walking her dogs, spending time with friends and family, is watching, refereeing or coaching soccer, or volunteering as a CASA, supporting and elevating youth in foster care.
Kimberly Taylor, founder and CEO of Taylor Collective Solutions in Austin, Texas, is a visionary leader with over 30 years of expertise in public relations, community engagement, marketing, media strategy, and business development. Her extensive experience includes managing multi-year national and statewide issue campaigns, developing corporate strategies, and raising hundreds of millions in sponsorships and support for various organizations and causes.
With over 15 years in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, Kimberly has successfully collaborated with communities and elected officials to advance major projects. She has also worked with dignitaries, including U.S. presidents, senators, and members of Congress, to champion key initiatives. Kimberly serves on multiple nonprofit and government boards, and her team of consultants excels in communications, marketing, and event planning, consistently delivering impactful results.
Esme is a skilled project manager in Austin, Texas, specializing in public relations, event planning, community engagement, and digital strategy. She has managed client relationships across NGOs, venture capital, and advocacy groups, leading impactful digital campaigns and strategic communications. Her career began as a college student, where she interned twice through Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS), graduating with a BA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies with a minor in Russian. Esme has previous experience working in the Texas State Legislature and was a Progressive Pipeline Fellow while working at SKDK’s NYC Public Affairs office. Esme is trilingual and fluent in Spanish with some proficiency in Russian.
As Vice President of Sales & Marketing at ProGraphix, Austin, Texas, Shelbi Macfarlane brings a wealth of experience from her background in the travel industry, where she spent a decade building marketing strategies and helping grow a company from 35 to 500 employees. Returning to her hometown of Austin, she has led ProGraphix in developing a comprehensive marketing strategy, revamping the company’s website, and introducing new product offerings, resulting in significant growth and the acquisition of large clients.
With a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, Shelbi's approach has shifted from B2C to B2B, focusing on creating meaningful, empathetic connections with clients. Outside of work, Shelbi is an active leader in the local American Marketing Association, where she builds partnerships and shares her expertise in event operations.
A Northern California native, Brent grew up immersed in art, innovation, and a drive to push boundaries. As a creative director with years of experience in graphic and web design, he crafts sleek websites and bold brand identities that connect and inspire. Passionate about storytelling, he finds inspiration in design, sci-fi and fantasy books, and thought-provoking films. He recharges at Burning Man, explores new cities, and seeks out the best restaurants. Constantly creating and evolving, Brent is always looking for new ways to push the limits of creativity and make something unforgettable.
Kerishma is a fully self-taught web and graphic designer, digital illustrator, and all-around multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience in the field. Their work is shaped by their surroundings and fueled by a deep love for music, food, and nature; while their design-adjacent passions lean heavily towards branding & being a shapeshifter—emulating brand voices to a tee & using their background in programming to help them navigate all they do. When they’re not gazing longingly into a computer screen, they bide their time watching 80s movies, jamming to whatever music their friends happen to be making, baking up intricate desserts, and fawning over every animal they lay eyes on. They also sell candles and jewelry to benefit a variety of causes, charities, and groups!
TCS is a public relations, community outreach, engagement, and events in Austin, TX. They have been bringing together people, organizations, and communities for the greater good since 2005. TCS is proudly minority and female-founded and is passionate about working with NGOs, government agencies, and small businesses.
JSR Strategies is a marketing and communications firm specializing in strategic planning, branding, and storytelling. Their senior-level team works closely with clients to support the health and success of businesses, communities, and the planet. JSR also collaborates with partners in videography, photography, motion graphics, app development, and software integration to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions.
Prographix is Austin's premier large format print experts, with over 25 years of experience. Whether you need banners, signage, window graphics, wall murals, event branding, vehicle wraps, trade show displays, you name it . . . their team is dedicated to delivering top-quality prints to your organization—on time and on budget.
