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Aya Samman

Aya is a communications specialist with international experience in non-profit management and philanthropy. She has been a member of the Washington Government Relations team for four years, working on clients’ policy priorities and representing them in Olympia during legislative sessions. Aya has developed an expertise in behavioral health and healthcare policy, and a keen interest in tribal governance … Continued

WILL BADENHAUSEN

As the Director of Digital Media at S360, Will focuses on the strategy and planning for digital campaigns. He also helps manage and guide the DM Account Managers and DM Analyst, assisting them on day-to-day tasks within projects. As the former Analyst on the team, he believes that all great campaigns are born from insightful … Continued

Brick Kane

For over 18 years, Brick has successfully managed creative campaigns for a wide variety of private and public sector clients. From producing tv and radio commercials for Microsoft, Ben Bridge Jeweler and Sleep Country USA, to representing an agricultural cooperative in Iowa and coining our state’s current tagline for their sober driving campaign, “Drunk, Drugs … Continued

Sunshine Stevens

Sunshine brings nearly two decades of widely acclaimed advertising campaigns and design work for some of the most recognizable brands across the country including Nike, Fruit of the Loom, Godiva Chocolates, Dairy Queen, Gallo WInes, Rainier Beer, Blue Bunny Ice Cream and more.   Sunshine has called Seattle home for over 20 years. She served as … Continued

Michael Baldwin

As Art Director for Strategies 360 and its creative agency, The Hilt, Michael Baldwin delivers high-impact creative across a wide range of sectors and industries. Whether working on a multi-channel digital campaign, from-scratch visual brand identity or new web site, he consistently raises the bar for our clients, bringing versatility, vision, and a collaborative, can-do approach to … Continued

Levana Tirtaguna

Levana manages web projects, interfaces with clients, and communicates with development team to ensure the quality of products and services provided. Previously working as a Catalog Specialist in Amazon Go, she was part of the technology-operations team and helped to perfect the ticketing system of the cashier-less grocery store. Levana enjoys strolling at the park with … Continued

Kipepeo “Pep” Brown

As Chief Creative Officer, Pep is responsible for leading and integrating all S360 creative services including brand, design, advertising, digital marketing, web design, videography and S360 Cultura–the firm’s division dedicated to progress for communities of color. She has worked for international, national and regional companies and non-profits across diverse B2B and B2C industries. Her career … Continued

Ron Dotzauer

Ron Dotzauer is the Founder & CEO of Strategies 360. With an established presence in the western United States, Washington, D.C., Canada, and Indonesia, S360 is the largest agency on the west coast by footprint, boasting 22 offices and over 180 professionals. An innovative thinker, Ron created the first-of-its kind hub and spoke model, offering … Continued

Austin Hicks

With experience working for top public officials and a background in political campaigns, Austin understands the push and pull of developing a winning narrative and helping clients overcome public facing challenges. Prior to S360, Austin served as an aide to U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) in Washington, D.C., where he worked to execute the office’s … Continued

Ioane Sabas

Working across the firm’s footprint, Ioane is responsible for overseeing the company’s IT and IT Security needs. By utilizing technology, Ioane brings the mindset of increasing ROI, simplifying the end user’s experience, and ensuring that every user’s technical environment is optimized for maximum efficiency. Before joining S360, Ioane worked for Sinclair Broadcast Group as a … Continued

Keisha Phillips

Keisha works with the S360 digital team to execute campaigns conveying client messages to target audiences across various online channels. Before joining S360 in 2016, Keisha interned for a global social network working on digital outreach and social media management. In her spare time, Keisha enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and cooking. Over the … Continued

Abraham Godong

A veteran software developer and system administrator, Abraham applies his skill and expertise in project management, system and infrastructure architecture and web development best practices to lead the S360 Web Engineering Group’s development team. In this role, Abraham helps clients leverage and expand their technology assets – from online advocacy portals to marketing-focused websites – … Continued

Arnold Phommavong

Arnold Phommavong has been a creative director and designer for the past 10 years. He brings a human-centered approach to uncovering and solving brand and creative challenges. Arnold begins solving every problem by building a deep empathy for who he is designing for—understanding end-user needs, motivations, and challenges to create beautiful and seamless experiences in … Continued

Mary Mencke

Mary believes that successful outcomes are rooted in collaboration. As Director of Resources and Operations, she helps bring teams together from all three creative services divisions: Design, Web, and Digital Marketing, to deliver results that help our clients achieve their goals. Previously, Mary worked for University Book Store as a Project Lead in the Marketing … Continued

Matt Davidson

Matt runs our Digital Marketing Group, increasing visibility and results for clients across a broad range of online marketing channels, including display advertising, email marketing and mobile ads. With spending on digital advertising rapidly growing, Matt develops effective digital marketing for a wide variety of clients and projects. Prior to joining S360, Matt owned the … Continued

KAREN WATERS

Karen helps oversee the growth and stability of S360 across the firm’s footprint of 18 teams in 10 Western states, Washington D.C. and Vancouver B.C. She uses her extensive knowledge of government relations, public affairs, and communications to work on cross-disciplinary, national and international projects for clients across the firm footprint. With her in-depth history in education … Continued

Melisa McPherren

Melisa keeps the Strategies 360 office running smoothly, using her multi-tasking skills to coordinate calendars and meetings, and uses her quick wit to solve problems. Practically a mind-reader, Melisa is able to astutely anticipate the needs of the office. Melisa joined Strategies 360 after five years at the Chelan County Public Utilities District, where she … Continued

Craig Kanaya

Craig brings nearly 20 years of public relations, education, community outreach and non-profit experience to his work for Strategies 360’s clients. He helps clients reach their goals by developing communications strategies, press releases and key messages, creative assets including infographics, videos and fact sheets, on-the-ground outreach and event management. As part of his work at … Continued

Devin Crandall

Our in-house web authority, Devin Crandall works intimately with the rest of the marketing department, finding innovative solutions for our clients’ online needs. As a member of the creative team, Devin’s contributions don’t stop at “.com”. His creativity and problem solving strengths are integral to each and every one of our brainstorm sessions. Outside the … Continued

Taylor Bickford

As S360’s EVP for Communications Strategy, Taylor advises clients across the S360 footprint on how to navigate the intersection of communications, business and public policy. He oversees the S360 firm-wide communications team and works with clients ranging from tribal organizations and energy companies to top non-profits, healthcare organizations, and fishing companies. Taylor’s extensive knowledge of … Continued