Our team of talented storytellers make brands come to life through a variety of mediums. With a decade under our belts, our team has extensive relationships with media outlets across the nation. Whether a hyperlocal, timely campaign to drive traffic or an amplified, targeted, national awareness campaign, we can run it soup to nuts.
Our Team
All of this fits seamlessly into a grander strategy of integrated communication—the strongest way of building a brand—from social media and influencer marketing to earned third-party endorsements and purchased media. Ultimately, we believe in relationships and results. In other words, we have fun doing work that matters with you, and we’re really good at it.
Meet Our Team
Meet Andy:
A gifted networker and entrepreneur, Andy brings strategic leadership and business development to the team at See.Spark.Go. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to establish several of his own businesses and assist in several startup nonprofits, laying the groundwork for organizational growth. Andy’s passion in life is seeing others reach their God-given potential. Andy started See.Spark.Go with his wife Brittany in July 2007. You can regularly find him in Athens coaching sports with their two sons, Carson and Callan.
Fun Facts About Andy:
- I totally nerd-out over: UGA Football!
- Walk-Up Song: Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Fear is normal, success is an option, courage is developed, trust is earned.
- Favorite words in the English language: Fired up!
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging out with my awesome family at the lake or any ballpark–we’ve seen a lot!
- Why SSG? It’s a calling!
Meet Brittany:
See.Spark.Go co-founder, president and publicity maven, Brittany began her career in fast-paced agencies promoting national accounts through entertainment and sports-related events. With a desire to return to the city that captured their hearts— Athens, Georgia—Brittany and her husband Andy founded See.Spark.Go in 2007. Her strategic thinking and creative enthusiasm influence all of See.Spark.Go’s clients. She enjoys advising nonprofits, leading client strategy meetings, internal “spark” sessions and watching her two boys, Carson and Callan, play all.the.sports.
Fun Facts about Brittany:
- I totally nerd-out over: All things PR, business, interior design, fitness & parenting!
- Walk-Up Song: GLAMOROUS by Fergie
- I’m an expert at: Ideating! (Is that even a thing?)
- Enneagram Number: 7 – The Enthusiast
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging with friends and family, at a baseball field or an antique market
- Why SSG? Because we tell the best stories alongside the best people!
Meet Jenn:
Jennifer brought seven years of journalism, media, travel and events experience to her role at See.Spark.Go in 2014. With a deep understanding of content and a natural editor, she elevates overall strategy while leading SSG’s Content and Creative divisions and training the team to have a holistic view of client service. She emphasizes high accountability and high-growth mindsets while training our team to have a more holistic view of our services and connection to a client’s business objectives. She is on the board of Refuge Coffee Co., enjoys coaching soccer, playing with their rescue pup, Turner, and gathering friends in her Atlanta home with her husband Daniel and son Caleb. Jennifer Mbala-Nkanga has been at See.Spark.Go since January 2014.
Fun Facts about Jenn:
- What I’m binge-watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- I’m an expert at: The correct use of that and which.
- If I were a social media platform, I’d be: YouTube – You might laugh, you might cry, you might learn something new, but no matter what, you’ll want to watch it again with a friend.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Choose joy.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Playing soccer, supporting endeavors in Clarkston, Ga., playing with my rescue pup Turner and gathering friends at my house.
- Why SSG? All heart — we do excellent work, build authentic relationships and are passionate about sparking new ideas that show how much we care.
Meet Josh:
Josh brings 17 years of marketing experience to the See.Spark.Go team. A two-time client and long-time friend of the organization Josh loves telling great stories and helping people achieve their goals and objectives. His experience creating marketing strategy with global and national brands such as Marriott and the Atlanta Braves combined with nearly 7 years of non-profit leadership will be leveraged to expand See.Spark.Go’s service offering to include PPC, SEM, Paid Social Media, Systems Architecture, and Strategic Campaign Development.
Fun Facts about Josh:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: An astronaut
- Favorite word in the english language: Generosity
- I totally nerd-out over: Data for our clients…and Star Wars.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Proverbs 3:5-6
- If I were a social media platform, I’d be: AOL Instant Messenger.
- Why SSG? Who wouldn’t want to work for the best company on the planet?!
Meet Josh:
Josh brings over 15 years of finance and accounting experience to the SSG team. He spent 9 years in public accounting before entering the private sector to lead a finance team. He is a licensed CPA and attending Georgia College and State University for undergrad and Liberty University for grad school. He is passionate about helping grow businesses, improving efficiencies, and partnering with team members to accomplish great things. Josh’s hobbies are quality time with his wife and 4 kiddos, golf, and running.
Fun Facts About Josh:
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Home Improvement Projects
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… A Pro Baseball Player
- Best advice I’ve ever received… Relationships are the only thing we can take with us from this world.
- I’m an expert at/in… Excel and The Office
- On any given weekend you’ll find me… In the yard with my family or cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers
- Why SSG? The energy and excitement the team has for each other, the business, and the clients they serve.
Meet Jenn:
As Director of Accounts, Jennifer brings two decades of PR, content marketing and experiential marketing experience to inform and shape communications strategy for our clients. Having worked across a full spectrum of brands — from B2B automotive to large regional and global non-profits to B2C service products — Jennifer loves to tell stories that compel people to take action. When she’s not pouring her heart into the teammates and clients she loves to serve, you’ll find her volunteering in kids ministry, exploring the communities in greater Nashville, attending sporting events and loving on her amazing family.
Fun Facts about Jenn:
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Motown, the Battle of Gettysburg and seeking out the best GF baked goods!
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: A sports reporter or a travel agent — I sure saw suitcases in my future!
- Walk-Up Song: “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d start a foundation and get to helping people!
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging with my amazing husband Brad, serving the community and watching sports — because there is no off-season for Team Scholle!
- Why SSG? I’ve been around long enough to know that when you get to experience excellence, intention, incredible people and passion in one place…you’ve struck GOLD!
Meet Natalie:
A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Natalie’s experience in public relations spans over a decade and all sectors, from restaurants and lifestyle brands to non-profits, sports and everything in between. She joined the See.Spark.Go team in 2018 as a PR specialist and now serves as director of public relations, driving client success by elevating earned media strategy and leading teams with energy and impact. Natalie lives in Oxford, Miss. with her husband Jim and two sons, Hampton and Miller.
Fun Facts about Natalie:
- Walk-Up Song: The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News
- Best advice I’ve ever received: The grass is greener where you water it.
- What I’m binge-watching: Barefoot Contessa — I’m trying to master a few signature dishes and desserts, plus Ina Garten is queen.
- I’m an expert at: Spelling and all things Ole Miss
- Why SSG? Have you met my coworkers?
Meet Janay:
Janay serves See.Spark.Go as an Account Management Director, overseeing strategy for some of our most impactful non-profit and faith-based accounts, as well as our multi-service clients. She has spent more than a decade honing her marketing and storytelling skills working within homeless service charities and now in a client service capacity with ministries across North America. In addition to content development, she brings specialized skills in direct response, fundraising strategy and non-profit organization management. She loves volunteering at church and with Atlanta’s homeless community—and relishes her most important role as Aunt Nay. When she’s not thinking about campaign development and brand building, you can find her hosting friends in her house and perfecting recipes on Instagram.
Fun Facts about Janay:
- I totally nerd-out over: True crime, politics, history and Hallmark movies
- I’m an expert at: Storytelling — in my work AND in my life. Everything life throws at us, good or bad, that has the potential to make a great story.
- Diet Coke or LaCroix: Diet Coke in the styrofoam cup from Chick-fil-A
- Enneagram number: 7w8 (enthusiastic and opinionated!)
- Why SSG? Because I get to help the very best people tell the very best stories!
Meet Robyn:
Robyn Carter is an Alpharettian leading digital marketing strategy for our clients as our Director of Digital Strategy. An Auburn grad with 10+ years of advertising agency experience, Robyn has been serving our digital clients since 2017. Before joining us, she kicked off her career at GS&F serving several national entertainment, b2b and b2c accounts with paid, owned and earned media strategy. She leads digital marketing strategy and execution for our clients across paid social media advertising, Google Ads, programmatic advertising, Spotify advertising and emerging ad platforms. Outside of work, you can find Robyn eating at Superica with her husband Brandon and leading communications for a non-profit in honor of her late cousin called The Rachel Gamble Memorial Fund.
Fun Facts about Robyn:
- Walk-Up Song: Rockin’ Robin. My dad and I even did a choreographed dance to it at my wedding!
- I’m an expert at: Meeting your audience where they’re at.
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I would move to Hawaii and invest in a lot of sunscreen.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Going on walks with friends.
- Why SSG? The people.
Meet Amy:
Amy rejoined the workforce as a part of the See.Spark.Go team in 2016 after an extended time away from work to be at home with her two young children. As a graduate of the University of Georgia’s J.M. Tull School of Accounting with her MAcc and a licensed CPA, she brings a great deal of financial knowhow to the team. She loves helping SSG stay on track in reaching its goals and adds structure to the business and organization as a whole. In her downtime you can find her reading, puzzling or working on her new sport of choice, golf.
Fun Facts about Amy:
- Enneagram Number: 1 – The Perfectionist/The Reformer
- Favorite word in the english language: Wonder
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d purchase and renovate the Seahorse Inn on Flagler Ave in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: “This too shall pass” from my mom. It’s always true.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Having an extended coffee and chat time with my hubby, Brian.
- Why SSG? I asked. God answered.
Meet Avery:
Avery came to See.Spark.Go in 2019 with a background in strategic communications and campaigns. As an Athens native with a passion for taking a people-centered approach to communications and design, Avery thrives within our owned media service offering. When she’s not writing innovative social strategies for clients, you can find her sipping local coffee and re-reading her favorite books.
Fun Facts about Avery:
- Enneagram Number: The Caring, Interpersonal Type 2
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: An author. I guess the love for telling incredible stories has always been in my DNA.
- I’m an expert at: Creating beautiful Instagram stories + taking over the AUX cord.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Don’t adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room.
- What I’m binge-watching: I’ll be re-watching New Girl for the rest of my life + giggling the entire time.
- Why SSG? A group full of people who value creativity, relationships + celebrating BIG?! I’m in!
Meet Kenimer:
Kenimer is a people-first HR professional who believes that strong relationships and a healthy culture are the foundation for meaningful results. She is passionate about cultivating a workplace where team members thrive by recruiting the best people, supporting professional growth, and creating meaningful employee experiences. At See.Spark.Go, Kenimer is proud to contribute to the agency’s continued success by taking care of its most valuable asset: its people. When she isn’t working she loves trying out new recipes and spending time with her friends and family.
Fun Facts about Kenimer:
- Enneagram Number: 9w1
- What is something you totally nerd out over: The British Royal Family
- What I’m Binge Watching: The Office
- I’m an expert at: Pros and cons lists and painting nails
- Why SSG? The passion for people and the commitment to excellence.
Meet Kaci:
Kaci has been a part of team SSG since 2018, when she graduated from the SSG intern program and the University of Georgia’s Grady College with a degree in public relations and a minor in spanish. Her niche is traditional public relations, which allows her to champion the best clients in the world by sharing their stories with the media. In her role, Kaci also supports Team Thoms, works on internal SSG initiatives and leads the intern and apprentice programs at SSG. She is a big believer in the idea that enthusiasm always, always wins, and she can often be found laughing loudly with a coffee or Diet Coke in hand.
Fun Facts about Kaci:
- Enneagram Number: I’m the very textbook definition of a 2 – The Helper.
- Favorite Word in the English Language: Celebrate!
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d buy front row tickets to the next Jonas Brothers concert, then jump on a plane with my people to travel the world. I’d come back home and buy a beach house, which I would never leave. Oh, and I’d pay off my student loans.
- I’m an expert at: Being a professional hype girl for my people.
On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Laughing really loudly, drinking coffee, cheering on the Dawgs, going to the movies and spending time with my people - What I’m listening to: The Toast podcast for my daily pop-culture fix!
- Why SSG? Because this is a place where people matter, stories are celebrated, enthusiasm and joy are contagious and Jesus is present. There’s no place I’d rather be, and no people I’d rather work alongside.
Meet Jackson:
As See.Spark.Go’s Senior Customer Journey Strategist, Jackson helps clients craft compelling emails, build effective campaigns, and take customers on a journey.
He joined See.Spark.Go in 2024 where his passion for helping develop strong brands and tell their stories fits right in. Jackson previously spent a decade doing all things marketing at a non-profit. Originally from Marietta, GA, he graduated from the University of Georgia and now lives in Atlanta.
When not immersed in all things email at SSG, you’ll probably find him watching a movie, cooking a meal, or enjoying time with family and friends, preferably over a coffee.
Fun Facts about Jackson:
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: Finally renovate downtown Atlanta
- I totally nerd-out over: Movies. I track everything I watch. Come follow me on Letterboxd!
- Diet Coke or LaCroix: Any type of sparkling water.
- What’s your enneagram number?: 9w1
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Hanging out with friends, going to the movie theater, eating good food, and spending time in Piedmont Park.
- Why SSG? The opportunity to tell stories that matter with people who are excited to do so.
Meet Mark:
Mark has been around the digital marketing block more times than he can count—25 years, to be exact. He fell in love with filmmaking as a kid and has been chasing his creative dreams ever since. Mark studied film and television at the University of North Texas, and graduated with a degree in Communications from Liberty University, cramming four years of college into five and loving every minute of it.
A creative at heart, Mark began his career in photography and graphic design before diving into filmmaking. He had the privilege of traveling the globe, telling stories and highlighting the needs of numerous charitable organizations through the lens of film. Along the way, he produced a nationally broadcast TV show and even earned a feature film editing credit. For the past decade, Mark has ventured into web development and all things digital, consistently embracing the latest trends and technologies to create innovative and visually dynamic solutions.
Mark’s passion for travel and adventure inspired him, his wife Rachel, and their three kids to embrace a nomadic lifestyle, becoming full-time travelers and digital nomads for eight years.
Fun Facts about Mark:
- What’s your enneagram number? 8w7, The Maverick
- Favorite Movie: Impossible to pick just one, but I love anything Scorsese, Tarantino, or the Coen Brothers.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris
- I totally nerd out over: Biohacking: nutrition, training, nootropics, and all things health…and wine, of course! 🙂
- Why SSG? The incredible culture of talented, beautiful people on a mission to tell meaningful stories!
Meet Carly:
Carly graduated from the University of Missouri (M-I-Z) with a degree in Mass Media Communication. A Midwestern native with a passion for all things social media, she brings her creativity, writing skills, and strategic savviness to the SSG team. With professional experience across a variety of industries, including insurance and logistics, Carly’s enthusiasm fuels her desire to share her clients’ missions on social media in the most engaging ways possible. On any given weekend, you can find Carly engrossed in the latest mystery novel or exploring all Nashville has to offer!
Fun Facts about Carly:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: A historian
- What’s your enneagram number? Type 6: The Loyalist
- I’m an expert at/in: Spotting a spelling mistake a mile away and delivering witty one-liners.
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d travel the world and give back to others.
- Why SSG? I get to tell stories that matter with people who support me each step along the way!
Meet Nico:
After graduating from UGA’s Grady College with a degree in Public Relations, Nico joined See.Spark.Go with a passion for creativity and art, which immediately elevated our clients’ visual presence across social, print, billboards, websites and more. His expansive work ranges from leading the design team in supporting our social media clients with graphics, Reels and Stories to designing billboards, print collateral and event materials. He brings a fresh eye with an intentional nature to his identity work, which includes refreshing brandmarks, fonts and colors. When he is not designing you can either find him behind a camera or at your nearest climbing gym.
Fun Facts about Nico:
- Walk-Up Song: R.I.C.O. – Meek Mill ft. drake (YOU MIGHT JUST GET HIT WITH THE NICO)
- I’m binge watching: Succession
- When I was a kid I swore I would be: A Professional Basketball Player. I grew to be 5’7 with shoes on. Dreams crushed.
- If I were a social media platform I’d be: Twitter – I feel like I’m able to get a point across in limited characters
- Why SSG? I am so beyond thankful to be in an environment that promotes creativity as a core value. It means every idea is treated with care. We are not satisfied with delivering ideas that are within any creative limitations.
Meet Suzanne:
Suzanne Rutledge brings more than 25 years of corporate and agency public relations experience to See.Spark.Go. Earning her PR chops at world-renowned brands including Coca-Cola and Jackson Spalding, her expertise in media relations strategy quickly elevates brand reputations at a national scale. When she isn’t landing hits in Forbes, she is traveling abroad with her husband and teenage son whenever they get the chance.
Fun Facts about Suzanne:
- I totally nerd out over: Traveling to places that are totally out of my comfort zone
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: a TV anchorwoman
- Diet Coke of LaCroix? Why do you even ask? Team Diet Coke forever!
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: We’d be on the next flight to travel around the world (again).
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
- I’m an expert in: Getting stuff done.
- Why SSG? Because relationships matter as much as results
Meet Jenn:
Though a big city girl at heart, Jennifer is thrilled to call Athens home. She’s a wife and a mom of three great kiddos. A graduate of the University of Georgia with 15 years of marketing and sales experience, she enjoys working in the field because it allows her to make meaningful connections and help businesses tell their stories. She loves baking pound cakes, traveling to historical places, trying new local restaurants with her husband, cheering for her boys at the ballfield, playing dress-up with her daughter, and volunteering with various local organizations.
Fun Facts about Jenn:
- Enneagram Number: 6
- Favorite Word in the English Language: A French minor, my favorite word is actually French, because it’s so much fun to say! It’s “malhereusement,” which, unfortunately, means “unfortunately!”
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d scoop up my loved ones, travel the world, and eat all of the good food I can find!
- I’m an expert at: Planning unforgettable Walt Disney World Resort vacations
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: On the soccer field cheering for my boys
- What I’m binge-watching: Anything British – GBBO, Derry Girls, Clarkson’s Farm
- Why SSG? I’m passionate about helping businesses identify and share what makes them great. An entrepreneur myself, I can speak to the challenges and the joys of business ownership. My aim is to help lift burdens from my clients’ shoulders, so that their marketing efforts are seamless and efficient. The amazingly talented team at SSG is the very best at giving clients peace of mind, so clients can rest assured that their brand is in good hands.
Meet Dave:
As an Account Manager, Dave serves his clients and rallies his teammates using a combination of attention to detail and a genuine love for people. Before joining Team SSG in 2021, he managed behind-the-scenes event logistics for musical artists across the country. Now as an account lead of six franchising clients, he keeps an eye on the bigger strategy and wears any hat necessary to turn everyday tasks into future case studies! On the weekends, you’ll find him writing and recording songs, walking his dog around Nashville and watching football with his wife Maggie.
Fun Facts about Dave:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: An entertainer
- What I’m binge-watching: Ted Lasso
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Only you know what’s on your heart
- I’m an expert at: Being a human jukebox
- Walk-Up Song: Uptown Funk
- Why SSG? I love how our team values one another and our clients!
Meet Cara:
A true believer that the best ideas come from collaborative energy, diverse experience and a whole that is wiser than the sum of its parts, Cara was ready to jump back onto a winning team when she joined See Spark Go in 2018. With a professional career working for large brands, boutique agencies and awareness seeking non-profits, Cara’s experience brings an understanding and enthusiasm for building followers and loyalty among a brand’s on and off-line communities. When not building relationships and creating engagement strategies for SSG clients, Cara can be found playing tennis, cooking, or exploring new destinations with her husband Todd and their two daughters, Camryn and Madelyn.
Fun Facts about Cara:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: A cake decorator!
- Favorite word in the english language: Serendipity
- If I were a social media platform, I’d be: Instagram! Dreamy photos are my fav.
- I’m an expert at: Negotiating with children. 🙂
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Surround yourself with positive people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions and bring out the best in you.
- Why SSG? The best, most supportive, hard-working, positive people I could ever imagine working with!
Meet Blake:
Blake is a multifaceted communications professional who blends instinctive storytelling with a human perspective. A strategist at heart, her experience spans industries from tech to trend-spotting, fueled by finding solutions and connecting dots along the way. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, Blake kick started her career in New York City working with the biggest social media company in the world – crafting dynamic campaigns and building relationships with media, brands and creators. After 5 o’clock, you can find her testing out a new recipe, playing with her cat, Althea, or planning a weekend adventure with her husband, Jackson.
Fun Facts about Blake:
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Thrifted finds and pop culture moments.
- Best advice I’ve ever received: Trust that the answer will find you.
- What I’m binge-watching: Gilmore Girls, always.
- Walk-Up Song: Space Age Love Song by A Flock of Seagulls
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be: a Broadway star!
- Why SSG? The focus on people, relationships and results. Finding SSG was fate!
Meet CJ:
CJ joined the team as an Account Lead and Digital Strategist after almost a decade of marketing experience. CJ is methodical, intentional, and curious, leading him to uncover consumer insights and tell impactful stories through data analysis, and then leveraging those insights to attract consumers to meet their ever-changing wants and desires. CJ’s heart to know and care deeply for others has led him to pursue a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When he’s not working or studying, you’ll find CJ doing something outside (how could you not when you’re a Florida native), enjoying a good cup of coffee, or spending time with friends over a meal and board games.
Fun Facts about CJ:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… A pediatrician
- What’s your enneagram number? 1
- Favorite Word in the English language: Love
- I’m an expert at/in… Asking questions… What are you an expert at?
- Best advice you’ve ever been given: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Jesus
- If I won the lottery tomorrow… I’d bless the people around me in need, pay off grad school, and go to all the national parks!
- Why SSG? The people! I have never met a team more gracious, thoughtful, caring, and supportive!
Meet Drew:
Drew brings a data-driven approach to every project, ensuring strategies are both creative and effective. With experience in managing email campaigns, video production projects, and a decade-long career as a professional golfer, Drew combines creativity, strategic thinking, and competitive spirit. His background and passion for storytelling make him a valuable asset to our team.
Fun Facts about Drew:
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… A professional golfer
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Atlanta United Soccer!!
- Walk Up Song: Every time We Touch by Electric Callboy
- Best advice I’ve ever received… Never be afraid to ask questions
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me… Spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and watching Atlanta United Soccer!!
- Why SSG? The people make a company and SSG has the best people on the planet!
Meet Abby Grace:
Abby Grace is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in emerging media. She loves building relationships and helping businesses thrive in the digital world. When she’s not working, you can find her on a walk, trying out a new coffee shop, reading a book, or spending time with her friends and family.
Fun Facts about Abby Grace:
- My enneagram number is: 2: The Helper
- Best advice I’ve ever been given: Never stop learning.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me… getting Mexican food and going to see a new movie.
- If I won the lottery tomorrow… I would take my friends and family to Greece!
- My go-to TV show Is: Gilmore Girls! The theme song is my current alarm clock sound.
- Why SSG? Everyone at SSG is intentional and rooting for your success! There’s no other team I’d want to tell the best stories with.
Meet Jodi:
Meet Hanna:
With a Bachelor’s in Visual Studies, and a Master’s in Marketing and Digital Advertising, Hanna continually is finding ways to be both analytical and creative in personal and work-related endeavors.
Hanna brings her desire to tell clients’ stories through paid campaigns, and the determination to learn and grow her resources and abilities in the digital space to SSG. After 5:00, Hanna can be found taking an evening walk with her husband and pups or taking photos and chasing golden hour with families and couples capturing life’s sweetest moments.
Fun Facts about Hanna
- Enneagram Number: 4w5
- Favorite Word in the English Language: Flimflam
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d open a coffee shop and move to the northwest
- I’m an expert at: Creating charcuterie boards for dinner parties
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Running up to Greenville and/or Roswell to hang with our family and friends
- What I’m binge-watching: Gilmore Girls or The Office
- Why SSG?: I wanted to grow my digital skillsets, discover new client stories to help tell and be amongst some stellar professionals. And SSG conveniently possesses an amazing group of people, clients, and opportunities to grow.
Meet Faith:
Faith has a passion for storytelling and a knack for turning big ideas into meaningful content that connects. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in visual communication, she brings a thoughtful blend of creativity, strategy, and organization to every project. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her on a walk, bingeing a good show on the couch with her two cats, or debating whether she needs just one more cup of coffee (spoiler: she always does).
Fun Facts about Faith:
- Enneagram: Type 6 — The Loyalist
- Favorite drink: Diet Coke – all day every day (with pebble ice).
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d be hiring a travel agent to plan and book all of my bucket list vacations.
- The best advice I’ve ever received: Don’t wait for perfect—just start.
- What I’m binge-watching: New Girl
- Why SSG? Because being surrounded by people who care deeply—about their work, their clients, and each other—is exactly where I want to be.
Meet Dominic:
Dominic comes from the shared workplace company Roam-Work, Meet, Office, where he worked in operations and hospitality. Additionally, he brings a marketing degree and website development experience from his time at Georgia College & State University. He has been told that he has an uncanny ability to make people feel seen and comfortable, and is excited to put these gifts to use for SSG and its partners! When he’s not at work, catch him having a car concert by himself, playing basketball, or playing video games with friends.
Fun Facts about Dominic:
- Enneagram Number: 2 – The Helper, W1
- Walk-Up Song: Going Bad-Meek Mill & Drake
- When I was a kid I swore I would grow up to be: A Marine Biologist
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Percy Jackson
- Best advice I’ve ever received… Confidence is key!
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Playing basketball/pickleball with friends, or just hanging out!
- Why SSG? This company exists to spread good and good works. Who wouldn’t want to join that?
Meet Maddie:
A graduate of Samford University’s BFA Graphic Design program, Maddie is joining the See.Spark.Go team with a diverse graphic design background. Whether it be an advertising agency, non-profit work, publication, branding, or social media – she has used her creativity to tell many different stories. Maddie is passionate about relationships and making sure everyone’s voice is heard. She believes storytelling through graphic design is a beautiful way to bring people together through art and creativity. When she’s not putting her hands to the computer keyboard for design, she’s putting her hands to learning songs on her piano keyboard. She also loves to seize beautiful days out in the sun and spend time with friends outside!
Fun Facts about Maddie:
- Enneagram Number: 4w3
- Favorite Word in the English Language: Mercantile
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: Go do a huge travel road trip in the united states, and then around the world – then after that live on the west coast.
- I’m an expert at: Figuring out what celebrity people look like
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Baking/Cooking up a new recipe or a brand new one, reading, and soaking up the sun.
- What I’m binge-watching: The Bear
- Why SSG? How could I not? I could tell by first meeting the team that these people CARE and are so good at what they do. It’s such a privilege to be here.
Meet Jackson:
A thoughtful storyteller and visual creative, Jackson brings a wide range of media experience to his role as Video Specialist at See.Spark.Go. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Entertainment & Media Studies, he has spent the past several years capturing weddings, creating short films, and crafting meaningful stories through media. Jackson loves using the power of technology for good – telling stories that change you for the better. When he’s not editing or dreaming up the next shoot, you’ll find him with his wife and church friends— sharing meals, watching movies, and practicing a simple, loving life following Jesus.
Fun Facts about Jackson:
- Enneagram Number: 5w4
- Walk-Up Song: The Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
- When I was a kid I swore I would grow up to be: An animator
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Anything about filmmaking, Star Wars, Batman, Marvel
- Best advice I’ve ever received… “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Editing a wedding video, reading, taking walks, teaching my Sunday school class, eating lunch with friends
- Why SSG? SSG has strong values, authentic culture, and a high value for excellence, all of which are very important to me. I am excited to work with such great people and under such great leadership. Working at SSG is an answered prayer!
Meet Lauryn:
Lauryn serves the See.Spark.Go team as an account coordinator, where she is able to combine her passion for creativity and fascination with reporting-based analytics to share a brand’s story with the world, while also delivering numerical results. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations, Lauryn decided to continue her education by obtaining her master’s degree in Integrated Advertising and Public Relations. With a detailed-ortiented aptness and a dedication for bringing words to life, she has been able to work with clients in various industries, ranging from non-profits to sports and RVs. In her free time, Lauryn enjoys listening to her favorite band, Fleetwood Mac, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.
Fun Facts about Lauryn:
- What’s your enneagram number? Type 3: The Achiever
- I totally nerd out over: Family Feud, college football and Spotify playlists
- Walk-up song: “Age of Man” by Greta Van Fleet
- What I’m binge-watching: Abbott Elementary
- Best advice I’ve ever received: “Act happy, feel happy, be happy without a reason in the world. Then you can love and do what you will.”
- Why SSG? The uplifting people and the positive atmosphere that radiates off of everyone here is why I love See.Spark.Go. It is truly special to work alongside such amazing individuals who encourage you to be the best YOU! Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I feel to wake up and work at a place that emphasizes real-time professional development, provides countless learning opportunities and cheers you on in and outside of the workplace.
Meet Kayla:
Securing press coverage and leading clients in new strategies is something Kayla does on the daily. As a graduate of the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) with a degree in public relations and a certificate in personal and organizational leadership, Kayla has always enjoyed sharing stories–especially the best ones–making See.Spark.Go a perfect fit since her days as an intern. Kayla brings years of experience in PR and media relations to the table spanning across industries including nonprofit, education, legal, events and more. When she’s not pitching media or developing new story angles for her clients, you can find her meeting up with friends at a local coffee shop, going on a run or playing sand volleyball.
Fun Facts about Kayla:
- What I’m Binge-Watching: Friends (always)
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Cooking videos, Taylor Swift, a good aesthetic, Georgia sports
Favorite hobbies: Running + playing volleyball - I’m an expert at: Event planning
- Why SSG? The people – from clients to coworkers, SSG truly has the best of the best!
Meet Devon:
Devon came to See.Spark.Go after 11 years in campus ministry, where she managed the creative division of a college internship program. Devon loves to draw beauty out of chaos. Most often this looks like developing structures and systems to drive efficiency, or managing teams of young creatives, but on the weekends it often turns into organizing messy spaces. Devon believes that creating order paves the way for peace, and it’s her favorite way to serve people. Devon’s role at See.Spark.Go is to keep the office vibes high and to keep the Thoms’ stress levels low. On the weekends you can find her playing in the backyard with her husband and their 2 kids (Wells & Mason), … and if it’s a very good weekend, they’ll all be covered in dirt from gardening.
Fun Facts about Devon:
- What’s your enneagram number? 1 – The Perfectionist
- I’m an expert at… Organizing messy spaces
- The best advice I’ve ever received… A good leader is not known for their ability to avoid unfortunate outcomes, but rather by their response when those things inevitably happen.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me… Dreaming up some DIY house project and driving to Lowe’s to try to make it happen.
- Why SSG? The people, the culture, the vision, the impact.
Meet Braeden:
Braeden is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a degree in Marketing with a digital concentration. He serves as a project coordinator for the content team at See.Spark.Go’s Athens office, where he applies his passion for social media content design and brand storytelling. He approaches projects with detailed intentionality, working to bring the best out of each aspect of any given project. His passion for creativity, innovative design, and unique consumer engagement drive him to achieve excellence through each step of the creative process. All experience, whether local, national, or international, is leveraged to bring him to a final product he can be proud of.
When he isn’t working, you’re likely to find him behind a camera, doing some serious damage at the ping pong table, or repeatedly bruising his ankles after failing to land a skateboard trick.
Fun Facts about Braeden:
- Enneagram Number: 9w1
- Favorite Word in the English Language: “Diabolical,” because I feel like I can use it to describe so much more than just something bad: “That was a diabolical catch; I’m about to take a diabolical nap; etc.”
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: Nobody would know besides the fact that I’d be working remotely in a dreamy destination like Switzerland.
- I’m an expert at: TaeKwonDo and getting way too invested in a game of ping pong.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Looking for a new adventure to experience with my wife!
- What I’m binge-watching: Currently re-watching all of the Star Wars tv shows with my wife.
- Why SSG? Telling the best stories doesn’t just happen anywhere. The best stories come from the best people, and the company culture at SSG is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m here because I want to make a positive impact in the marketing industry, and be a part of the SSG family while doing so!
Meet Kate:
Kate is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in religion who is passionate about connecting with others. She loves that working in social and PR, especially at a place like SSG, allows her to pair creativity with building meaningful relationships! When she’s not developing a content strategy or drafting a pitch, you can find her on a run, spending time with friends in the Classic City, or making a colorful vision board for her next fun life project!
Fun Facts about Kate:
- Enneagram Number: 3 – The Achiever (who wings 2!)
- Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Received: “How we spend our days, of course, is how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard (but shared with me by a friend along the way)
- If I won the lottery tomorrow: I’d want to give most of it to the places and people where my passions lie and use the rest to hop on a plane and see the world (with my closest friends and family, of course)!
- I’m an expert at: re-telling a story… I will always find a fun little tangent to go down
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: looking for any way to get outside and be in the sunshine with my people
- Why SSG? This team continuously inspires me with their radical enthusiasm day in and day out! They steadfastly stand by their values, foster deeper levels of creativity, and exemplify gracious excellence in all they do.
Meet Ellie:
Ellie is a University of Georgia graduate with a degree in Public Relations, a Business minor, and a certificate of Entrepreneurship. With a passion to never stop learning and dedication to getting work done, Ellie hopes to turn our clients’ dreams into reality. In her free time, you can find Ellie with a book or on a day trip to the mountains.
Fun Facts about Ellie:
- Enneagram Number: 7: The Enthusiast
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Georgia Football, George Strait, and cheese
- Best advice I’ve ever received… Leave everything better than you found it.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Somewhere outside hiking, on a walk with friends, or reading a book.
- What I’m binge-watching: I am always watching Friends. It never gets old + never fails to make me happy.
- Why SSG? The encouraging community dedicated to intentional relationships and telling the best stories in the world – it does not get any better than that!
Meet Halleigh:
As a public relations specialist, Halleigh combines her knack for writing and connecting with others to cultivate the stories behind each of her clients in a meaningful and impactful way. A University of Georgia alumna, she holds a deep passion for storytelling and brings enthusiastic energy to any project she works on whether that be content creation, copywriting, event management, influencer outreach or email marketing. Throughout her career, Halleigh has worked across a variety of industries including but not limited to food and beverage, entertainment and sports. On any given weekend, you can find her watching a baseball game, taste-testing local restaurants or reading the latest trending novel.
Fun Facts about Halleigh:
- What’s your enneagram number? Type 2, The Helper
- What I’m binge-watching: Ted Lasso
- Walk-Up Song: Golden by Harry Styles
- Best advice I’ve ever received: We can do hard things
- Why SSG: The company’s culture and values are right up my alley and inspire me to work hard daily and produce meaningful results for my clients.
Meet Mara:
Mara is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business. With a background in nonprofits and entrepreneurship, she’s passionate about understanding her clients and what drives them. Mara thrives in the collaborative nature of agency life and enjoys building relationships while helping clients reach their goals. When she’s not crafting a pitch or working on a client update, you can find her sipping coffee, going for a walk, or playing pickleball with friends and family.
Fun Facts about Mara:
- Enneagram Number: 2
- What is your walk-up song: One of the Pitch Perfect riff-offs
- I’m an expert at: Listening to friends. I love knowing more about them and offering help.
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? The show “Friends”
- Best advice I’ve ever received… If you say ‘yes’ to one thing, you’re saying ‘no’ to another.
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: drinking a lot of coffee, going for walks with friends and playing pickleball.
- Why SSG? See.Spark.Go has the best people, the best clients, and tells the best stories. I’m honored to serve on a team that’s not only wildly creative, but also deeply passionate about lifting up our clients—and each other.
Meet Kimberly:
Kimberly is a passionate communicator with a love for creativity, connection, and a desire to serve clients with excellence. Having a degree in Marketing Communications from Midway University and experience in nonprofit and agency work, she thrives in collaborative environments where she can use her gifts and talents to help authentically bring the best stories to life.
Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys working out, cooking, playing volleyball, and traveling. She’s also a dedicated coffee enthusiast who believes the best ideas and creative strategies often come while sipping a great cup of coffee from a local spot.
Fun Facts about Kimberly:
- Enneagram Number: Type 6 – “The Loyalist”
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? All things Disney! Disney movies, Disney Parks, Disney Cruises, all of it!
- If I won the lottery tomorrow… After making donations and sharing with friends and family, I would definitely buy an oceanfront cottage on the coast of Maine.
- Best advice I’ve ever received… “Just do the next right thing.” -My dad
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me… lifting weights or running, getting coffee (+ a donut!), going to church, taking a long nap, and enjoying the sunshine.
- Why SSG? I was drawn to the unique culture and passion for impactful storytelling. The team at SSG leads with creativity and a deep sense of purpose, all rooted in a genuine love and care for people.
Meet Zoë:
Zoë is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Advertising, minor in Design and Media, and a New Media Certificate. She loves using creativity to craft the most engaging content for clients and building impactful relationships through work. Outside the office, she’s usually at the gym, hanging with friends, or relaxing at the pool.
Fun Facts about Zoë:
- Enneagram Number: 8 – The Challenger
- When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… An olympic athlete in swimming
- What is something you totally nerd-out over? Avatar The Last Airbender
- Best advice I’ve ever received… “Do your best the first time around, then you won’t have to do it again” – My dad
- On any given weekend, you’ll find me: Going to concerts
- Why SSG? The SSG team is so encouraging and pours into people like no other! I love the relationships and care the team has for each other, and am so glad to be a part of the culture.
Meet Katie:
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Katie majored in public relations and earned a certificate in sports media. As a four-year member and two-year captain of the UGA cheerleading team, she learned the power of support and showing up for your people, skills she now brings into her professional work. With a personal following of over 1.6 million across platforms, Katie is passionate about all things social media and creative storytelling. She believes in the value of knowing your story and sharing it with the world (& bonus if she can help you do it)!
Fun Facts about Katie:
What is something you totally nerd out over: The Hunger Games series
When I was a kid I swore I’d grow up to be: An Olympic gymnast
Favorite word in the English language: “Loaf” (isn’t it fun to say?!)
I’m an expert at: Making the perfect coffee
On any given weekend you’ll find me: Cheering on the Dawgs…from the stands this time!
Why SSG? Two things that immediately stood out to me about SSG: 1. SSG takes care of their people (both employees and clients). 2. SSG does things with excellence and nothing less.
As someone who also believes that the most loving thing to do for someone is do your job to the max, SSG immediately felt like home!
