GREAT AMERICAN MARKETING ENGINE

• Background: I’m a proud Michigander, born and raised, and graduated from Oakland University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Public Relations. I have a passion for animals, travel, sports, & reading, however, my greatest joy comes from spending quality time with my amazing fiancé, 3 sisters, and parents.
• Fun Fact: I recently found 2 kittens in my garage & they are the newest addition to my family! (We named them Marshall & Lily for any ‘How I Met Your Mother fans out there)
• Quote: “What if it turns out even better than you could have imagined?”

• Background: Growing up on the Carolina line, I’ve always considered myself a true Carolina girl. After high school, I stayed close to home and earned my bachelor’s degree in English from the University of South Carolina. These days, I run on equal parts caffeine and chaos as the mom of one wildly energetic six-year-old boy, which keeps life fast and fun! And if there’s a joke to be told, you can count on me to tell it, because a little laughter makes everything better. 😄
• Fun Fact: I love cooking and plating food like it’s edible art, so dinner at my house is sometimes a full production. I even won a chili cook-off, and my son still brings it up like it’s my official greatest achievement. (Don’t get him started on the 5Ks I never “win.”)
• Quote: “Kindness is a language everyone understands.”

• Biography: Life has taken me in various directions to find my passion. When life threw me a curveball, I created my Etsy shop selling custom sewn accessories for three years before returning to focus on my education. Currently, I am attending Florida Atlantic University and presently working on obtaining my BA in Multimedia Studies with a Minor in Photography.
• Fun Fact: I am interested in historical home life hobbies, including baking, sewing, gardening, hosting afternoon tea with my friends.
• Quote: Shikata ga nai (仕方がない), pronounced [ɕi̥kata ɡa naꜜi], is a Japanese language phrase meaning “it cannot be helped” or “nothing can be done about it.”

Background: I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and have been working in digital marketing ever since. I also run a small photography business that I started in college, which is still one of my favorite ways to spend my free time—when I’m not at the gym, at a concert, or hanging out with my cats.

Fun Fact: I play the ukulele and guitar, and I’m currently learning piano!

Quote: “The beginning of purpose is found in creating something that only you understand.” — Tyler Joseph

Biography: Originally from the wonderful state of California I now reside in The PNW where I love the rain and all the trees. I have been in the world of Web Design/Development since the days of Live Journal and AOL, turning my then hobbies into my now career. I love all things front end and dabble in a bit of back end coding as well. I also try to maintain a decent eye for design to try and be as well rounded as possible. In my spare time I love to read, play games and world build for D&D.

Fun Fact: I used to get paid in high school to code cool AOL/Myspace profiles for people. I also have two Pokemon tattoos, can you guess which ones?

Quote: “Stay gold, Ponyboy” – S.E. Hinton – The Outside

• Background: I live in Michigan, where I previously owned my own photography business and specialized in wildlife photography. Along with my passion for the outdoors, I enjoy camping, traveling, and exploring new places. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, combining my love for creativity with my professional skills. Outside of work, I’m an avid listener of crime podcasts like Dateline and spend quality time with my sassy mini aussie, Willow.
• Fun Fact: Whenever I blink, my nose twitches!
• Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

• Background: I am from North Carolina. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from UNCG. I have a passion for traveling and travel whenever I get the opportunity. I really enjoy working at OMG!
• Fun Fact: I was in the 2016 London New Year’s Day Parade.
• Quote: “You have a choice to live or exist.”

Background: I have experience as a full-stack web developer with a passion for technology that extends from coding to design. In my spare time, I enjoy creating web applications to streamline everyday tasks. I’m also an enthusiastic gamer and love exploring nature through activities like camping and mountain biking. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m always on the lookout for new culinary experiences and exciting eateries to try.

Fun Fact: I’ve created a cool AI interior designer app that lets you upload a picture of your space and easily transform it with different design styles.

Quote: “Becoming is better than being” ― Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Background: I love the theater and all things social media. Currently I am pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Rider University. I am deeply passionate about marketing, specifically audience engagement, and storytelling through digital platforms. I really enjoy learning more about how to connect businesses with their audience, in a creative way. 

Fun Fact: I host my own podcast focused on conversations and insights within the theatre industry.

Quote: “Trust the process, verify the outcome.”

Background: Hi, my name is Joshua and I am a web developer with over 6 years of experience. Originally from Hawaii, I moved to California and currently reside in Oklahoma. I enjoy spending time with my children and fiancé. I use to do bug bounty programs and was awarded a few times as well as making it on the Nokia Hall of Fame for discovering a vulnerability on one of their websites. I am passionate about developing beautiful websites and strive to make sure my clients get the best possible products. I am always open to learning new technologies and expanding my skill set.

Fun Facts: I was born a twin and I myself am now a parent to twins. It is truly a special experience to share this unique bond with my own children, one that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

• Background: Classically trained and raised on the Thomas Jefferson Education, Julia constantly seeks training and certificates in social media and production. This came as a shock to many as her original studies focused on music production and sound engineering, with whisperings of Julliard on the horizon. Julia places a strong emphasis on constant learning in her personal life, a majority in the form of books. In the meantime, she bides her time looking for creative outlets that vary depending on her mood for the day.
• Fun Fact: I used to study Japanese on and off in hopes to run away and become an English teacher in Japan. In support of that dream, my dad carved my favorite quote into a hiking staff he made for my 18th birthday.
• Quote: “The merit of all things lies in their difficulty.” -Alexander Dumas

• Biography – N.J Native. Cool, calm, & collected. A connoisseur of action sports and fine wines. The outdoors is where my soul belongs, but designing and creating art is where my heart sings. It is the intermediary between information and understanding. This is what brings humans closer together!
• Fun fact – I’ve traveled to over 20 U.S states in order to shred mother natures’ finest powder.
• Quote – “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.”

• Background: Born and raised a Jersey girl, I have been living in the Carolinas for the past 14 years. I started my career as a programmer/analyst in NYC, and after having kids and moving south, I took a break and then started my own freelance business for several years before returning to the corporate world full time. My creative self loves web design while my curious self enjoys web development and learning new technology.
• Fun Fact: I am a mom of 2 boys. I love reading, the beach, board games, and puzzles. I also love craft cocktails, wine, cheese, and chocolate!
• Quote: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” -Oscar Wilde

• Bio: After living in 4 different states before the age of 18, Levi finds himself settled in Orlando after obtaining a Film degree at the University of Central Florida. Despite his undergraduate degree, Levi has staked out a career for himself in marketing through his advanced writing skills and unique creative approach to the field. Levi’s personal interests include weightlifting, hiking, reading, video games, and chattering on about the NFL to anyone who will listen.
• Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Seville, Spain one summer in high school.
• Quote: “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.”

• Background: I’m sensitive, creative, kind, and grateful. A perfectionist who loves the process is obsessed with quality and does not sweat the small stuff. I’m well-traveled, my favorite poem is “The Road Not Taken”- Robert Frost, and my favorite color is blue.
• Fun Facts: I start every day with the intention of making at least 3 people laugh.
• Quote: “Stay far from timid, only make moves when your hearts in it, & live the phrase Sky’s The Limit!”

• Background: I grew up in Florida, and from a young age, I was always curious about how things worked. I loved exploring and asking questions about the world. I had a real passion for technology, cars, sports, and video games. I also spent countless hours building with Legos, creating little worlds and experimenting with new designs. That hobby never went away—nowadays, I enjoy building detailed Lego sets, especially car models, which let me combine my love for creativity and engineering. If I wasn’t at school, I was usually doing something related to one of my favorite things. As I got older, I discovered that coding, especially web development and design, was my true calling. I’m always on the lookout for new and creative ways to make websites better. Even now, I still enjoy playing video games, watching sports, and spending time building Legos in my free time.
• Fun Fact: I’ve met Guy Harvey at a chili cookoff concert.
• Quote: One day, you’ll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember – Avicii

Background: Howdy, my name is Mario and I’m a first-generation American and the oldest sibling. I grew up playing soccer and football (Kicker), eventually kicking for Methodist University. I later earned my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from FIU in 2016 and have worked since I was 16 for companies like Target, Penske, Rocket Mortgage, and Coinbase. After exploring many roles, I found my passion as a Full-stack Software Engineer, a career I’ve loved for over three years. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family/friends, traveling, concerts, talking politics, city-building games, whiskey, cigars, and poker.

Fun Fact: I’m related to Juan de Miralles, a Spanish diplomat and key ally during the American Revolution who worked closely with George Washington. He played a crucial role in securing vital Spanish support for the Revolutionary cause and is considered by some historians to be a Founding Father of the United States for his diplomatic contributions.

Quote: Pass then through this little space of time conformably to nature, and end thy journey in content, just as an olive falls off when it is ripe, blessing nature who produced it, and thanking the tree on which it grew. -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Background: I’m a Prior Service Infantry Marine with a passion for solving problems, building strong relationships, and getting things done right. My background in logistics and merchandising taught me how to adapt fast, think strategically, and work with all kinds of people. These days, I’m focused on where technology meets real-world impact—looking for ways to apply practical skills in smarter, more efficient ways.

Fun Fact: I can troubleshoot a server, coach soccer, debate tax policy, and field-strip a Glock—just don’t ask me to fold a fitted sheet. That’s where I draw the line.

Quote: “I don’t need a plan—I need caffeine, internet access, and five minutes of uninterrupted panic.”

• Background: With adventurous parents working in the hotel industry, Meghan was raised across the U.S. and the Caribbean. After settling down in South Florida, Meghan moved to Pittsburgh to pursue a B.A. in Broadcast Production & Media Management from Point Park University. She used the pandemic as an opportunity to build her skills in digital marketing and SEO while she was finishing her degree. Meghan is excited to be on her own adventure with OMG!
• Fun Fact: Meghan is an ordained Universal Life Church minister. If you need a marriage officiant, hit her up.
• Quote: “Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door.” -Emily Dickinson

• Background: Melissa earned her B.A. in Mass Communications and Advertising at the University of South Florida. While in school, she began her first role in social media at a startup technology company in Clearwater, FL. Melissa spent her time improving upon her digital marketing skills until graduation, where she would accept a graphic design and e-commerce development job in the print industry. After creating and implementing marketing materials for large clients in the Tampa Bay area for more than two years, Melissa merged her way back into the social media field with a position at the incredible OMG National.
• Fun Fact: Melissa was born and raised in Tampa, FL but most of her family lives in Ontario, Canada.
• Quote: “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” (-Leo Burnett)

• Background: I graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. I’ve always been interested in digital marketing and I was able to start my career working for a property management company. My main interests are working out and producing music.
• Fun Fact: I have no siblings
• Quote: “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” —Dwayne Johnson 

• Background: Originally from a small town in Michigan and after many cold winters decided to move to the warm and sunny South Florida. I recently graduated from Full Sail University with my Bachelors in Graphic Design. I’ve always had a passion for designing and creating. I used to spend my free time at craft shows selling custom hand-painted signs. I wanted to take this hobby to the next level. So I started my graphic design journey at Full Sail to understand the how and why of design.
• Fun Fact: I have my cosmetology license. I attended cosmetology school while in high school. I would spend half my day at school and the other half doing hair. You could say I’ve been licensed to create since 2014!
• Quote: Where there is ambition, there is success.

• Biography: I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Arizona and have a passion for capturing life’s moments. I entered the workforce at a web development company, where I was able to blend my creative skills with digital innovation. My husband and I have known each other since 2006 and have been married for 12 years. We are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters and share our home with four energetic dogs (and lots of free-floating fur). Needless to say, I have my hands full! In my spare time, I enjoy board games and movie nights with my family, always seeking new adventures and memories.
• Fun Fact: I’m left-handed.
• Quote: “Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do.”

• Background: Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in English: Writing & Rhetoric as well as a 2nd BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts & Humanities with a History Minor.
• Fun Facts: Enjoys reading and drawing in spare time.
• Quote: “It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.” – JRR Tolkien

• Background: Born and raised in Florida, after graduating from University of Central Florida with a BA in History and Cultural Anthropology, I dove deep into the music and marketing world. I’ve worn many hats, from producing video content and graphic design to developing and coordinating large and small brands. When I’m not working you can find me developing films, going hiking, and watching movies.
• Fun Fact: I toured around the US playing music for a few years!
• Quote: The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing. – Isaac Asimov

• Background: I’m originally from Nogales, Arizona, a small border town, and I went to college in Tucson, Arizona. In 2023, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain for a semester, which became one of my favorite experiences and gave me a whole new perspective on the world. I love being around the people I care about, making memories with my friends, traveling, trying new things, and appreciating the little moments that make life special.
• Fun Fact: I love making mini vlogs of trips or nights out with my friends even though I never actually post them
• Quote: One quote I really like is: “You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.”

• Background: My passion for reading and writing growing up became the foundation for a deeper interest. That passion evolved into a curiosity about how strategy could help businesses reach the right audiences. With a love for learning and problem solving, that interest developed into a career in digital marketing at OMG! Outside of work, life is centered around family, spending time with my husband and our dogs, traveling, hiking, and enjoying the moments that matter most.
• Fun Fact: I met my husband on TikTok!
• Quote: “…to the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.”