Team

Brad is Tlingit and an enrolled member of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. With nearly a decade of strategic communications and media experience, Brad is committed to ensuring the voices of tribes, Native organizations, and underserved communities are heard. He recently re-joined the Pyramid team after two years as the director of communications for Seattle Indian Health Board, where he led—and will continue to support—the organization’s media efforts. Brad’s current and past clients include Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Lummi Nation, Yakama Nation, Blackfeet Nation, Seattle Indian Health Board, American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Chief Seattle Club, and Sealaska Corporation.

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 website 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 digital communications in-house at organizations such as Seattle Symphony, Meany Center, and the UW College of Arts & Sciences. Recent clients include Pride Foundation, Amara, Philanthropy Northwest, UW Husky Health & Well-Being, IllumiNative, and Seattle Chamber Music Society. 

Cheryl, Itancan Win (Chief Woman), is Oglala Lakota from South Dakota. Raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cheryl is deeply committed to advancing Native causes through her work in communications.

Cheryl began her career as a journalist in Washington, DC, covering national Native news from inside the Beltway. She has also served as a newspaper editor and executive director of a media organization. Since transitioning to public relations, Cheryl has worked within tribal communities and for national Native organizations. With over ten years of experience in Indigenous communications, Cheryl brings a deep dedication to serving Indian Country to her work with Pyramid.

Karis leads a team of designers in developing unique, compelling, and integrated design solutions. Her design skills span brand, print, digital, illustration, and data visualization. Her recent clients include Ploughshares Fund, Educurious, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Public Utilities, and the Medina Foundation. 

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.

Alicia is a member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and Pyramid’s newest intern. Currently a full-time student, she is studying Tribal Governance, Business Management and Coast Salish Art. She is a current member of the American Indian Business Leaders Club and Treasurer of the Northwest Indian College Scholarship Club. Her past experiences with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium brought to light the importance of representation and inclusion of Native voices driving her passion for political science.

Courtney is from the Suquamish Tribe and is currently in her senior year at the University of Washington, where she focuses on Communication and American Indian Studies. She is passionate about creativity, community and effective communication and hopes to continue fostering these values during her internship at Pyramid. Courtney’s most recent projects include assisting in planning a virtual graduation for the UW Communication Leadership Graduates of 2021, as well as taking on the role as a Resident Advisor on campus, where she manages her building’s Instagram page, hosts exciting events for residents and encourages building meaningful relationships within the UW Residential Life community. 

Tiff believes in the power of design in generating social good. With a digital-first mind, she specializes in web design with an eye on front-end web development, and works on print and branding projects as well. Tiff also loves letters and has a deep interest in creative typography. Her recent clients include the Pride Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. 

As a storyteller, Jordan is motivated by the creation and utilization of multimedia and communications strategies to change the way we think about social issues and those most impacted. Prior to joining Pyramid as a Project Manager, he worked primarily in the space of homelessness as an advocate for our neighbors living outside. He brings his professional and personal experience as a community advocate and his creative skills to support organizations in furthering their ability to undue harmful systems and create change. 

Lizzie partners with clients to bring intention and clarity to every step of the communications process—from shaping the strategy to crafting the story and making sure the right people see it at the right time. Her work is focused on the climate crisis and the environment, and some of her recent clients have included the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of the Chehalis Basin, Marine Discovery Center, Water Foundation, and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Before joining Pyramid, she worked in journalism and environmental advocacy, where she translated complex environmental science and policy into language that ignites curiosity and inspires action. Lizzie is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with a focus on environmental policy.

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. 

Jaline combines more than 15 years of experience in communications, media, government, and conservation to achieve the goals of tribes and Native organizations. She enjoys developing communications strategies, writing, editing, and creating marketing campaigns. Known for her quick wit and powerful writing skills, Jaline is also a skilled media professional and has earned thousands of stories in national and international outlets. Jaline previously served as director of council relations for former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. Prior to that, she served as communications manager at the Pew Environment Group’s International Boreal Conservation Campaign and as communications director for DC Vote, an organization dedicated to securing a vote in Congress for DC residents. Jaline holds a degree in communications and American Indian Studies from the University of Washington and is of Tlingit and Colville descent. 

Denise helps nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies devise integrated communications campaigns, tackle systems change, and capture the attention of targeted audiences. In addition to her focus on health and healthcare, she works with a variety of organizations addressing homelessness and affordable housing. Her recent clients include Society for General Medicine, Neighborcare Health, MacColl Center for Healthcare Innovation, Solid Ground, and Capitol Hill Housing. 

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.