Team

Aaron is an enrolled member of the Naknek Village Tribe in Alaska. His culture has created the foundation for many of his beliefs, both personally and professionally. Aaron is currently a senior at the University of Washington in Seattle studying Communication and American Indian Studies. Aaron is determined to bring Native voices to the forefront of the public conversation. 

Jill leads and collaborates on digital projects across the firm—always with the goal of creating intuitive, user-centric experiences that drive action. She also works closely with our Arts & Culture team, bringing more than a decade of experience managing communications in-house at organizations such as Seattle Symphony, Meany Center, and the University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences. Recent clients include Pride Foundation, Philanthropy Northwest, UW Husky Health & Well-Being, The Center for Large Landscape Conservation, and Seattle Chamber Music Society. 

Barbara led Pyramid's Conservation and Sustainability practice group for eight years. Barbara specializes in helping people and communities find creative paths to achieve their aspirations. She matches her skills as a strategist, facilitator, and issue framer with extensive experience in national, state, and local political and legislative campaigns and deep issue expertise in natural resources and environmental policy. Her clients include the University of Washington College of the Environment, the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, Earthjustice, and the Wilderness Society. Before joining Pyramid, Barbara was executive director of the regional salmon recovery organization Long Live the Kings, deputy director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and legislative assistant on the environment to U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman.

Marcus brings over 15 years of experience in advocacy and politics. He assists clients on engagement strategies, the legislative process, elections and issue-positioning in the public arena. A recognized expert on tech and labor, he co-founded the nation’s first union dedicated to representing high-technology workers and spent five years overseas directing negotiations and political efforts on behalf of national unions on four continents. He has testified before the U.S. Congress. Marcus has been widely quoted in the media by the New York Times, NPR, The Seattle Times, network TV and in foreign publications. His opinion pieces on the future of work have been published in The Seattle Times, Crosscut and the Korean Labor Institute. He recently served on the Innovation and Jobs Policy Committee for the Biden presidential campaign. 

Adanna is the daughter of immigrants, migrant farmworkers and Latinx community advocates. She carries this lineage with her through all of her work, and is dedicated to advancing equity for Black, Indigenous and people of color. She is a strategic communicator with a background in philanthropy and community organizing. Highly organized and relationship-oriented, Adanna supports her clients in realizing their vision and goals. Her clients include Group Health Foundation, Black Future Co-op Fund, Water Foundation, and others. Adanna serves on Pyramid’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Decolonization team.

Dalin uses digital media to find, tell, and amplify stories that deserve to be shared. He draws from a diverse range of experience in advertising, film, and at nonprofit organizations across Southeast Asia and the United States to find unique and creative solutions. He is a proud Asian American and passionate advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in the workplace and in society at large. 

As a listener and creative problem solver, Emily helps organizations sift through competing demands and goals to identify successful paths forward. She plays dual roles at Pyramid, driving business growth as CMO, while also leading multidisciplinary teams for special projects, such as Pearl Jam’s Home Shows initiative. She was recognized by the Portland Business Journal in the 2018 40 under 40 class and serves as board chair for p:ear, which works with homeless and transitional youth.

John founded Pyramid based on his belief that a company could be successful working only for good causes. He specializes in communications work and high-level strategic and fundraising campaigns and initiatives that benefit from his political expertise. His recent clients include the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Earthjustice, Cascade Public Media, and Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation. 

Lizzie’s work fuses creativity and a love for data. She helps clients shape cross-platform content strategies, from message refinement to campaign deployment across paid social, search, and display advertising channels. Before joining Pyramid, she had feet in both the advocacy and journalism worlds. Her clients include Earthjustice, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Blackfeet Nation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Carly is a project manager of two minds, one linear and one creative. She has mastered tracking project details while contributing to or leading strategic content, design, and planning work. Her thoughtful approach to managing information, integrating research, and developing meaningful content drives projects toward achieving her clients’ goals. Carly is deft at coordinating large, multidisciplinary projects and focuses on work that improves health and well-being. Before joining Pyramid, Carly worked at the Washington State Commissioner’s Office helping to advocate for consumer’s rights.

Mae keeps Pyramid’s financial wheels turning, and also leads the operations team. Before Pyramid, she fortified her business acumen at the Rockey Company, a storied firm in Northwest public relations, where she was responsible for accounting across three offices.

Kara is passionate about working collaboratively to advance equity in health, education, conservation, and justice issues. She does that through the lens of philanthropy, which has the funding, influence, and networks to make it one of the most impactful sectors for improving lives and creating change at every scale. Kara excels at developing and executing high-impact communications strategies and campaigns. Her clients have included Group Health Foundation, Northwest Indian College Foundation, Philanthropy Northwest, Raikes Foundation, Women’s Funding Alliance, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. 

Eric is a researcher whose nearly two decades at the Sightline Institute think tank have proved him an effective advocate for shaping public policy with careful analysis and thoughtful communication. He’s published more than a thousand pieces of popular writing and technical analysis on sustainability issues. His work has appeared in hundreds of news media stories, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Fox News. His clients include the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, Forterra, and Landesa. 

Ellie is passionate about amplifying the voices of communities across Washington state. She collaborates with grassroots organizations on strategy, creative, digital, and traditional media. Her primary client is the Washington Community Alliance, a statewide coalition of organizations of color that are demanding racial and economic justice together. Prior to joining Pyramid, Ellie built communications and sales resources for Microsoft.

Majestik is a Seattle-born artist with a passion for youth empowerment and youth-led advocacy. He currently heads research for multiple projects, and develops content and creative products that serve client goals. He's inspired by his peers and is committed to capacity-building to strengthen their voices and apply pressure to oppressive systems. His recent clients include the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, King County Stormwater Services, Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County, and the Black Future Co-Op Fund.

Marielle brings expertise in digital content strategy, web development, and social media. They collaborate on everything from strategy to tactical execution of creative content to support initiatives and causes that transform our world. Before joining the team, Marielle ran a writing business primarily working with small companies in Seattle's tech industry, and was a production coordinator and project manager for the digital agency Culture Foundry.

Marc believes a website can indeed change the world. At Pyramid, he's responsible for building sites, maintaining existing sites, and keeping the interactive process flowing smoothly. He's happy creating sites in WordPress, Squarespace, or whatever tool best fits a client’s needs. Marc began his tech career at Microsoft when it was a relatively small company. His clients include Group Health Foundation, Ploughshares, Pride Foundation, Center for Large Landscapes, and the University of Washington - Wellbeing.

Sarah’s keen eye makes sure that every detail of her clients’ projects are in place, and she strives to help tell their stories in a way that is universal and impactful. Sarah has worked in communications across a wide range of industries and cities and puts that diverse experience to work for a variety of clients. Her recent clients include Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Amara, the Burke Museum, Pride Foundation, and Washington Innocence Project. 

Stephanie aspires to take her passion for creativity and strategy to make a difference by amplifying the unique missions of organizations that are making an impact while centering the voices and needs of our communities. Prior to joining Pyramid, she led marketing and communications efforts for a community-based health organization with 100+ clinics and programs across WA. Her current clients include Byrd Barr Place and BIPOC Executive Directors Coalition of Washington State. 

Alexander is a self-taught photographer, videographer, and designer born and raised in Seattle. His curiosity about the human experience and passion for visual media make him an eager storyteller. Centered at the heart of Alexanders work is a deep passion for moving the creative industries into more inclusive and diverse spaces. He firmly believes that when people of color are better represented behind the camera, they’ll be better reflected on the screen. His clients include All Home King County, Cascade Public Media, Group Health Foundation, and the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.