Our Team
Founded in 2011, we’re a close-knit team of creative strategists and business builders who like to think big and go bigger.
Managing Partners
Ani Agahian
Ani brings nearly a decade of experience guiding creative marketing and business development efforts for private companies, NGOs, and governmental agencies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida, where she has served as a teaching assistant in entrepreneurship and research lab manager for emerging technologies.
Managing Partner
Catherine Pendleton
Catherine started her career negotiating for Fortune 500 Tech companies as an attorney and JAMS Certified Mediator where she had a partnership-building focus. Today, she brings that mindset to her clients, helping businesses and organizations grow through clear communication strategies, thoughtful stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.
Managing PartnerCreative Production
Emily Husak
Emily manages content design and development across the digital spectrum, from video production to augmented reality experiences. She holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida, and has expertise in the full Adobe Creative Suite. She also possesses strong voiceover skills, delivering clear, expressive, and versatile performances across a range of styles.
Senior Digital Designer
Robert Wong
Robert is an award-winning graphic designer with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from San José State University. He brings nearly 20 years of agency experience and has worked with a wide range of clients. As a tenured visual storyteller, Robert helps build brand value through smart strategic thinking and creative solutions. He closely collaborates with writers, marketers, and stakeholders to translate creative briefs into coherent, eye-catching marketing materials ready for publication.
Senior Graphic Designer
Bree Driver
Bree leads motion-based graphics projects for social media, campaigns, and production, including animation, motion graphics, and graphic design. She is an award-winning designer with over a decade of experience creating visual content for social media, film and television. She has developed eye-catching motion content for brands including FX, NatGeo, Twitch, Warner Bros., Sony, and ITVS/PBS.
Senior Motion Designer
Miranda Comstock
Miranda supports video shoots from pre-production to editing, bringing an eye to detail in her storytelling. She holds a B.A. in Cinema and Digital Media, Design from the University of California, Davis, and has strong crossover skills in photography and design.
Video Production Assistant
Constantine Khamis
Constantine brings technical and media development experience to content creation across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and digital campaigns. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from San José State University, and is proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite along with a range of web design and development platforms.
Digital Content Creator
Harper Buck
Harper supports photography for events, products, and street life shoots. She brings a strong eye for visuals with a deep understanding of the Bay Area’s communities.
Staff PhotographerMarketing and Public Relations
Shahriar Agahian, MBA
Director of Marketing Strategy
(Persian Language Access - فارسی)Shahriar is a seasoned marketing director with more than 20 years of experience leading marketing strategy and execution for Fortune 500 technology companies, including National Semiconductor and Vitesse. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Utah and completed two years of technical marketing studies at the University of California, Berkeley. With a strong foundation in engineering and technical marketing, Shahriar brings a data-driven, customer-focused approach to building brands and driving growth.
Elisabeth Handler, APR
Elisabeth has more than 20 years of marketing communications experience across the Bay Area and Los Angeles, working with agencies, nonprofits, and the public sector. Her expertise spans health care, technology, consumer products, and ethnic marketing, with clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Microsoft, and Blue Cross of California. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America.
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Niku Agahian
Niku manages paid campaign implementation, reporting, and content optimization. He is skilled at organizing team workflows, tracking budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of work products. He has a broad background in design and use of the Adobe creative suite and is skilled in graphic, video, and experiential design. This allows him to plan and design strategies effectively while also serving as a creative back up for other staff members.
Operations ManagerOutreach and Events
Sharon Benítez
Events Director
(Spanish Language Access)Sharon Benítez manages teams of personnel and navigates permitting procedures to produce large-scale community festivals and parades such as Las Fiestas Patrias de San José (2015), Bay Area Dance Week (2014-2015), Family Art Day (2015-2019), and the Rose White and Blue Parade & Festival (2018-Present). She has spent the last decade working as a program coordinator for various arts nonprofits, museums, and schools in California. She performs as a musician/dancer for Los Panaderos; is the Managing Director of Casita de las Artes; and serves as the Company Manager of La Mezcla.
Athena (Hoa) Nguyễn
Language Access Specialist
(Vietnamese Language Access)Athena supports multilingual outreach for diverse audiences, and is a skilled voiceover artist in both English and Vietnamese. She is actively engaged in San José’s Vietnamese community through volunteer work with cultural and service organizations.