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Jen
Maxwell-Muir
Maxwell founder and principal. Brand whisperer. Wordsmith. Idea generator. Thrives on creating work with impact. Believes in pushing boundaries, including her own, which explains the time she jumped out of a plane. Canadian born, Cascadia raised. Baker of treats. A night owl with an Instagram habit. Thinks a great day includes time outdoors and having people over for dinner. Loves pickles.
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Erika
Simms
Dynamic team leader, news and pop culture fanatic, and brand champion. Raised in the Pacific Northwest on foraged seafood and berries. Spent her early years palling around with a chimp and a lion cub while her parents moonlighted as zoo managers. Her favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. Has never had déjà vu. An avid gardener who loves traveling the world. Next stop: Greece.
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Meris
Brown
Creative powerhouse. A visionary and artist across mediums, living in the realm of ingenuity and brand strategy. Has mad papier-mâché skills. Enjoys salsa dancing and bridging the gap from brand to consumer in honest and authentic ways. Likely to consume copious amounts of pasta if left to her own devices. Danced on the stage at Lincoln Center before she could drive. Drawn to collaborative environments and the smell of Eastern Oregon sage brush.
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Danguole
Lekaviciute
Spent her formative years in Kaunas, Lithuania and then Reno, Nevada, where she once worked as a legislative paralegal –– wore the blazers and everything. Nonstop idea generator. Lover of long aimless walks, short purposeful walks, Valentina hot sauce and summer borscht with a mountain of dill. Passionate defender of green bell peppers. They have their strengths! Please stop bullying them.
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Evan
Parcher
A risk taker, re-imaginer and multimedia designer turning challenges into creative opportunities. Self-proclaimed nerd. Especially for cars, computers and Nintendo games. Basically unbeatable at Mario Kart. Once shook hands with the Backstreet Boys. Pops the top on his convertible “Becky” bumping Carly Rae Jepsen when the sunshine hits. Probably on his way to grab sushi.
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Jess
Lyness
A creative chameleon, community builder and confidant. Media relations specialist. An excellent + one for any project or party. Foster mom of two. Spends evenings cooking with family, taking yoga classes and hosting game nights. Chases art installations and film festivals. Has several Thai food restaurants in her neighborhood on speed dial. Once made a movie. Fun fact: you definitely have a friend in common.
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Jessica
Lee
Motivated by planning, project management and pasta, specifically carbonara. Met her husband at a Halloween party, and has a knack for killer costumes. Her favorite: zombie bride for their engagement party. Sundays are spent relaxing with her yellow lab. Craft beer is involved. So are movies. If she could pick one person to make her dinner it would be Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski. Loves Ducks. Not the animal, the team.
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Meaghan
Burns
A onetime political communications wonk who left D.C. behind for the far more satisfying world of food and beverage PR. Expert trend-spotter with a knack for connecting brands to customers – and converting customers to loyal fans. Ambitious and accomplished traveler (spring break with two young daughters in Paris and Amsterdam, anyone?). Loves to be surprised by a good book, whether it’s historical fiction or out-of-left-field sci fi.
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Keely
Platte
Media relations manager with a literally storied past – she spent over a decade as a book publicist and remains a self-identified book sniffer. Other favorite smells include freshly baked cookies and her dog’s Frito feet. Outside, you’ll find her camping and hiking. Inside, she loves cooking bibimbap and sharing mandu with her daughter. Please don’t disturb her while she’s reading.
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Carly
Smith
Travel expert with her media list on lockdown. If Oregon is your destination, might she provide an itinerary? Appreciates the finer things in life such as square, crispy bottomed pizza and sitting by a cozy campfire. Crafts her own fry sauce with the perfect mayo, mustard, ketchup combo. Catch her after hours leading a spin class or sipping one of Willamette Valley’s famed Pinots.
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Abigail
Idiaquez
The best part of the day is waking up to walk her pup. The next best part is going to work as a proud Latina in PR. Not necessarily a homebody but lives for cozy gatherings with family, friends, and plenty to eat and drink. Hot sauce on everything. Passionate about media relations, personal growth, Oaxacan tlayudas and dancing to Bad Bunny (not necessarily in that order). If she ever writes a memoir, the title’s ready to go: Echale Ganas, or Do Your Best.
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Kaitlin
Janes
Your go-to for events and influencer relations. A morning person. An extroverted introvert. Grew up in Cleveland, studied in Dublin and interned in Boston. Catch her on the weekends discovering one of Portland’s countless coffee shops. Always down for a brainstorm. Flips dough like a pro and probably adds pineapple. Once did PR for self-flying airplanes.
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Kate
Jenkins
Recipe developer, nutrition guru and photography connoisseur. You’ll find her in the studio kitchen by following the delicious aromas. Lover of sun-soaked lunchtime strolls, local farmer’s markets, and roasted sweet potatoes. Cosmopolitan magazine is a guilty pleasure. Dedicated to nourishing recipes that showcase whole foods. Wouldn’t hesitate to invite Ina Garten to dinner.
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Josella
Hakala
Visual merchandiser turned project manager with the perfect blend of creativity and get sh** done. Lives for her morning coffee ritual; frothed coconut milk and one stevia. Rookie home renovator with a new bathroom floor to prove it. Motivated by social change and supporting marginalized communities through work; her favorite project? Dave’s Killer Bread Second Chance Employment. Previous sandwich builder at the infamous Fried Egg I’m In Love and still dreams of breakfast sammies. Preferred ending to the day is with bubbles, in both her pink bathtub and favorite iridescent flute glass.
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Lauren
Fleischmann
Born-and-raised Oregonian with an appetite for mole, tamales, and mezcal (but definitely won’t say no to basil fried rice). Finds it incredibly rewarding to work with brands that align with her values –– especially when the coworkers are as inspiring (and the refrigerator is as full of various beverages) as Maxwell’s.
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Maddie
Howard
Self-proclaimed party DJ and true crime aficionado, this Kansas City native headed to the Pacific Northwest with her scented candle stockpile in tow. Loves writing, planning and project managing with significant help from her favorite Hi-Ball energy seltzers. Slightly addicted to TikTok. Most appreciates that her work helps guide positive conversations about food. Outside of work you can find her on her Peloton or watching anything featuring her true love, Andy Samberg.
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Sophia
Ayala
Media relations whiz with an enduring love of Chipotle and a passion for boosting client profiles. If Buffalo hot wings are on the menu, that’s what she’s ordering. For an energizing pre-work mood-booster: weightlifting all the way. For relaxing: old seasons of Love Island UK. Find her exploring her local Orange County or Los Angeles County breweries and restaurants, but hold the eggs, please.
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Natalia
Riccardi
Influencer-guru that’s often influenced. Fascinated by social media and the communities it builds. Her day isn’t done until the last step in her skin care routine. Built a side hustle helping people get organized. Currently is vibing with murder mystery novels and the occasional rom com. Believes that pesto is a staple and should be enjoyed at every single meal. Refuses anything pickled. Attended a French school until the 8th grade. Oui elle parle couramment!
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Sophia
Woody
A mission-driven creative with a knack for organization and nailing the latest Tik Tok dance. Passionate about anything entertainment and film, and even worked on a campaign for the Sundance Film Festival. Hobby movie critic (watch out Rotten Tomatoes!). Pop-punk lover. Brings experience at top news and entertainment companies as well as volunteer work with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Catch her after hours hosting an intimate Oscars party or bingeing the newest season of Survivor.
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Natalie
Stronczek
A health-centric client’s dream come true: a registered dietitian with a passion for wellness and a talent for food and beverage PR. As comfortable exploring her adopted hometown (Portland) as she is seeking out the loveliest place to grab a bite anywhere in the world (Budapest, for example). If there’s a nutrition-related question, she’ll answer it. If there’s a cute wine bar, she’ll find it.
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Emily
Baumann
Former journalist, curious thinker and Trader Joe’s addict. You can find her either spending time with her friends and family or playing Super Mario on Nintendo Switch. Makes an extravagant veggie and cheese omelet every morning. Hates long walks on the beach, but will always go for a hike in the Columbia River Gorge. Can be found in the city snapping pics for her foodie Instagram blog, @pdx.pantry. Dog lover. Shoutout to her best boy, Gus.
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Joey
Moerholt
On-the-go veteran spouse (and member of the board of Advocates for the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce) who’s moved from Oregon to Georgia to North Carolina to Texas – and still wants travel to every state. Devoted yoga practitioner who offers free online classes to LGBTQIA+ active duty members, veterans and spouses. It’s not all Northern California oaks and lifting – there’s the occasional milkshake, Slurpee and killer homemade tiramisu, too.
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Rachel
Patterson
Professionally trained chef who firmly believes food is medicine, whether what you need is seasonal produce or a freshly popped bowl of popcorn (with a side of dark chocolate peanut butter cups). Loves exploring Minnesota’s North Shore with her highly energetic dog, Auggie. Opposite of a night owl –– can’t wait for the morning and all the coffee that comes with it. Swoons for the fresh smell of spring rain.
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Izzy
Marcantuono
Runner, hiker, creator of illustrations and designs with narrative drive. Will always stop for pasta. No to potatoes (unless they’re fries); yes to cinnamon rolls and hummus (but not together). Firm believer in the power of taking breaks from screens, sketching by hand and receiving inspiration from trees.
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Elli
Walsh
A detail-oriented queen with a flair for efficiency to help keep the office afloat. Not only that, but she may be the most calming and sunshiney support system you never knew you needed. An Oregonian through and through (growing up in NE Portland and graduating from University of Oregon), she has fond memories of camping, hiking, and enjoying the PNW in full bloom. After a long day she looks forward to cooking dinner with her roommates or perhaps refurbishing her latest thrifted find. One day she aspires to retire in the South of France!
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Monique
Sullivan-Warren
Professional multitasker, studio manager and HR Specialist. Pacific Northwest native. A lover of birthdays, family barbeques and summer getaways that include a good swimming hole. Constantly in search of a quality garage sale. Do not leave unattended with landscaping tools. Her St. Bernard Duke once served as a mascot for Maxwell’s charity kickball team.
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Alyssa
Power
First job: rinsing out rental wetsuits in her small hometown surf shop. Path from there to Maxwell: long, winding, fueled by endless reserves of patience, reliability, and love of adventure. You can take the Office Coordinator out of the surf shop, but you can’t take the surf shop out of the Office Coordinator: The OC is still a go-to guilty pleasure.