Meet Story & Reach
Senior Writer & Editor
Mary specializes in story. She has an extensive career in nonprofit communications, and has focused on climate change since 2014. She is also a published author, award-winning essayist, and podcaster. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, The Nation, The Boston Globe, Vox, Rolling Stone, and other outlets. She is based in New Orleans, but her heart is in Mississippi and her soul is in Birmingham.
Co-founder & President
Carina specializes in reach. She has media contacts across the country and a talent for framing, pitching and releasing a story so it gets the coverage it deserves.
National Media Director, Washington, D.C.
Stephanie specializes in Story. With more than 10 years of experience as a journalist and producer she worked on a wide range of projects at ABC News, including launching a climate and environment beat and producing longform specials on climate issues for ABC's streaming platform. She can craft a narrative about complicated topics that anyone can understand and focuses on bringing science and policy into her storytelling whenever she can. Stephanie is based in Washington, DC.
Chicago Media Director, Chicago
Erica is here to help you find your angle. She is a lifelong Chicagoan with more than a decade of experience creating news, culture, food, and history content for Chicago’s PBS station, WTTW.
Associate, Los Angeles
Anna specializes in social media, film production, and research. She creates well-researched media lists, captures our clients’ media coverage, and provides key support.
PR Assistant, Chicago
Omotola created Bon Femmes, a Chicago small business that supports women in the arts. She can do it all, from creating beautiful graphics and social media posts to managing project budgets and other important administrative tasks.
Senior Consultant, California
Roxanna has a journalism background and years of experience in climate and clean energy communications. Most recently, she directed communications for the clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART before starting her own consultancy.
Videographer, Chicago
Dario specializes in video production and podcasts. He creates videos about our ShoCo member businesses and promotes them on his podcast, 77 Flavors of Chicago.
Social Media Consultant, Chicago
Roxy specializes in social media. She manages campaigns for dozens of small businesses in Chicago, helping them grow their following and reach.
Senior Consultant, Washington, DC
Chelsea specializes in political strategy and communications, with more than 20 years of experience striking bipartisan compromise on federal energy and environmental policy.
Senior Consultant, Tennessee
Cortney specializes in energy and technology communications. The founder of Piper Communications, she is a respected political pundit on television’s Tennessee This Week.