Alex Cavoulacos
Co-Founder & President
Kathryn Minshew
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Alex Cavoulacos
Founder & President
Alex makes things work at The Muse. Our #1 list maker, she leads our business growth, innovation and operations. Alex was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media, INC’s 15 Women to Watch in Tech and Business Insider’s 30 Most Important Women Under 30 in Tech. She is a frequent keynote on the future of work, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Prior to founding The Muse, Alex was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. She graduated from Yale University, and is an alumna of Y Combinator. Follow her on Twitter @acav.
Kathryn Minshew
Founder & CEO
Kathryn is the Muse's CEO and number one swashbuckler. Kathryn has spoken at MIT and Harvard, appeared on The TODAY Show and CNN, and contributes on career and entrepreneurship to the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Media and Inc.’s 15 Women to Watch in Tech. Before founding The Muse, Kathryn worked on vaccines in Rwanda and Malawi with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and was previously at McKinsey. Say hi on Twitter @KMin.
Meet The Team
Ai Onda
Full-Stack EngineerAi was born in Tokyo, where she grew up disliking sushi. The pioneer of engineering in her family, she studied computer science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. After graduating, she landed her first full-time job as a Junior Full-Stack Engineer at The Muse. When she’s not programming, you can find Ai reading, exploring new restaurants, or laughing out loud.
Alexandra Osten
Senior Account ManagerA Detroit native, Alex moved to NYC 8 years ago to pursue her BBA at Pace University in Arts & Entertainment Management and Global Marketing. At Pace, Alex completed 12 internships (CNN, NBC, CBS, UBS, and Glamour), was featured in Variety, and was class valedictorian. Prior to The Muse, Alex spent 3 years as an AM at Nielsen. In her spare time, Alex loves Broadway shows, shopping, and traveling!
Allen Gray
Account ManagerBorn and raised just minutes outside of Boston, this UConn graduate relocated to New York City to work for The Muse. Prior to joining The Muse, Allen spent time working for Wayfair and CBS Sports. When he's not in the office, you can find Allen checking out new spots in Brooklyn, playing sports, or being obnoxious about all Boston sports.
Allison Sands
Senior Account ExecutiveBorn and raised in New Jersey with a huge amount of Penn State pride, Allison is a fist pumper both on the dance floor and in the conference room. Before joining The Muse, she helped brands market to consumers through experiential events and promotions. In her free time, Allison can be found strolling in the West Village, catching up on Netflix, or searching for the newest bars and restaurants.
Alyse Kalish
EditorAs an Editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She calls many places home, including Illinois where she grew up and the small town of Hamilton where she attended Colgate University, but she was always born to be a New Yorker. In addition to being an avid writer, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway.
Alyssa Tattersall
Account ManagerAfter graduating from Penn State University, Alyssa spent her early career navigating the rough seas of the retail industry (she survived!). Born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY, Alyssa is a true pop culture, Beyonce, and pizza enthusiast. In her spare time, you can catch Alyssa brunching in the East Village, crushing Real Housewives marathons, or cruising the great waters of Lake George.
Andrea Nwoke
Senior Executive AssistantA Colorado native, Andrea moved East to study opera in college and grad school. She joined The Muse after supporting C-suite executives at Coach for several years. When she's not at the office, Andrea can be found teaching voice lessons, dressing up her teacup shih-poo (aptly named Tosca), biking along the Hudson River, traveling on a whim, or performing roles from the soprano operatic repertoire.
Andrea Siegel
Senior Account ManagerAfter spending several years in New Orleans, Andrea decided to move to NYC. She spends her days helping our clients make the most of the partnership helping them attract and retain talent. When Andrea isn't at work you can find her attempting to perfect Lady Gaga music videos, watching RuPaul's Drag Race, or searching for the best dumplings in NYC (always taking recommendations!).
Angie Davidson
Account ExecutiveA native of the South, Angie grew up outside of Atlanta and graduated from Auburn University in Alabama. Prior to joining The Muse, she worked in the fashion industry in PR and event production. In her spare time, you'll find her talking about Beautycounter and exploring New York by way of coffee shops, restaurants, and hotel lobbies (tip: free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating!).
Anna Fajkowski
Associate Product ManagerAnna joins The Muse as an Account Manager, helping amazing companies build their employer brands. Prior to her role at The Muse, Anna worked in media advertising in New York, Chicago, and Boston. When she's not at work or running, you can find her spending time in Central Park, cooking in her tiny kitchen, and exploring theatre shows in NYC.
Ashley Stubblefield
Director of ProductAshley has worked in Product across many industries from Digital Media to AdTech, and loves finding ways to effectively mentor PMs, help teams get organized, and encourage companies to ship their very best result. When not thinking about new features or streamlining processes, Ashley can be found traveling the world, reading crazy SciFi, or watching college basketball (Go Jayhawks!).
Brittany Di Marco
Accounting ManagerBrittany is a numbers girl here at The Muse (armed with a background in FinTech and public accounting), but her affinity for numbers doesn't stop at her desk: She can split any dinner bill with her eyes closed! Born and raised in NYC, Brittany knows how to keep busy. When she's not catching a Broadway show or vacationing in Mexico, she's doing pilates or earning Michelin stars in her home kitchen.
Chantel Lucas
Senior Producer, Branded ContentAfter spending time as a film editor and shooter, Chantel managed brand projects for a network of 100K+ freelancers at Contently. It's no wonder, then, she finds herself at home as a Senior Producer, Branded Content at The Muse where she helps our clients tell their stories. Like any good (read: not annoying) ex-grad student, Chantel will gladly regale you with stories of pursuing her Master's in the UK.
Christian Gerace
Senior Business Intelligence AnalystJoining The Muse after two years at Johnson & Johnson, Christian uses his experience and passion for data to help the company make better business decisions. When he's not Musing, he is a janitor at an esteemed college, where he answers some of the world's toughest math problems, unbeknownst to the staff and students.
Christina Giordano
Account ManagerHailing from NJ, Christina attended George Washington University and loved living in DC. Looking for a new adventure, she moved to NY to work at Yext. A proud user of The Muse, Christina was thrilled to to join the team as an Account Manager. Outside of work you can catch her attending events in NY, gyming, traveling, or reading. She's powered by coffee and female empowerment.
Connor Winter
Project Manager, Client ServicesWhen Connor isn’t making meals from scratch at home, building a random woodworking project, editing short videos for Instagram, or longboarding the streets of NYC, he’s helping clients to build amazing profiles. He’s also always down for whatever pickup sports game is happening. Before joining The Muse, Connor helped build out customer service at LuMee and worked as a freelance videographer.
Dan Campion
Account ExecutiveNew Jersey born and a Seton Hall University Graduate, Dan began his career working as an international sales executive for Google's largest education advertiser. When he's not Musing, Dan can be found laying on the beach, in the gym, rooting for the Giants/Mets (unfortunately) or trying a new restaurant.
Dan Gillet
Senior Account ManagerDan is a proud New Yorker—born and raised—who now lives in New Jersey. After graduating from The University of Maryland, he spent his early career on the agency side before discovering the NYC startup scene. He was the first employee at a small startup before joining The Muse. When he’s not Musing, you can find him exploring NY and NJ on his bike or in the kitchen trying new recipes.
Danielle DiFlorio
Manager, Client Project ManagementDanielle hails from the Jersey side of Philly, where she can often be found having Sunday dinner with her fun, loud, Italian family. She is excited to transition from the corporate world of JPMorgan and Ernst & Young and put her CPA to good use helping amazing companies attract top talent through The Muse. In her free time, you can find her exploring NYC, lounging at the beach, or planning her next meal.
Danielle Purslow
Enterprise Account ManagerDanielle hails from the Great White North (aka Canada) and has been an NYC implant for the past 8 years. She's thrilled to be a part of the Account Management team and loves helping her clients understand the importance of a strong employer brand. Prior to The Muse, Danielle dabbled in event management. Looking for her on a Saturday? Try any new NYC restaurant, yoga studio, or local concert venue!
Daniel Zana
Senior Video EditorDaniel brings his video editing skills to The Muse after cutting his teeth on reality TV, feature documentaries, music videos, and nearly five years of shooting and editing online videos at B&H Photo. When he's not working on all things video, he does what is required by law for Brooklynites—biking, baking, and brewing beer—and spends time with his wife, Yaffa, and his daughter, Orly.
Dani Gibbs
Staff AccountantAfter graduating from the University of Florida with a Master's in Accounting, Dani moved to New York City and spent some time in public accounting before joining The Muse's finance team. In her spare time, she can be found trying out new workout classes, watching Netflix, or hanging out with friends.
Dan Kelske
Senior Enterprise Account ManagerA former talent sourcer and online recruitment manager, Dan knows how hard it can be to attract and retain top talent. By coming to The Muse, Dan hopes to make that process a wee bit easier for clients by implementing customized employer branding solutions. When he's not Musing, Dan can be found traveling to countries near the Arctic Circle, skiing, and yelling at his roommate’s cat, WarChild.
David Kaminsky
Director of EngineeringAlways interested in tech & drawing crowds, David worked his way into startups joining The Muse team from TalentShare. When not building companies, David can be found with his family, going to the beach, running, and singing/screaming along to punk tunes.
Donnalyn Robles
Project Manager, Client ServicesDonnalyn enjoys making authentic connections and loves helping companies create awesome profiles on The Muse. Before moving to NYC, Donnalyn lived in Montclair, the most charming town in NJ! These days, you can find her at a cozy coffee shop, museum, Trader Joe's, or exploring the city with friends.
Emily O'Gorman
Manager, Account ManagementHailing from Buffalo, NY, Emily is a (constantly disappointed) Bills fan. She joins The Muse as an Account Manager, helping companies find the best talent for their teams. Prior to The Muse, she worked at an SEO technology startup. In her spare time, she can be found attempting to be a good cook and seeking out the best chicken wing spot in NYC. (She's taking recommendations!)
Emily Tedeschi
Enterprise Account ExecutiveEmily was born and raised in Brooklyn before it was sexy. She spent 10 years in the nonprofit world before diving into the technology field, where she’s now helping large companies articulate their unique talent brand at The Muse. Some of Emily’s interests include listening to live music, watching HGTV, and indulging her never-ending sweet tooth.
Eric Kluger
General CounselThe Muse's first attorney, Eric comes to us from a prestigious New York law firm. He always wanted to help an innovative startup grow, and The Muse seemed like the perfect place. Eric was born and raised in New York City and earned his JD from Cardozo. When he isn't helping with all things legal, he can be found playing hockey, enjoying a beer, and hanging out with his wife Katie and son Kenny.
Eurih Lee
Associate Account ExecutiveBorn and raised in New Jersey, Eurih is a lover of all things food, fitness, and employer branding. Before becoming a full-time Muser, Eurih worked as an English professor at Rutgers and NJIT. When she's not talking to HR folks about The Muse, you can catch her training for her next race or making banana bread.
Fred Kacou
Associate Account ExecutiveBorn in NYC, raised in Montreal, and now back in NYC. Fred has been in the startup space since graduation - a natural career move, knowing he didn’t want to work in a bank. When he's not at the office, Fred enjoys exploring new spots in the city, as well as shooting hoops and playing rugby. He's also an avid Lakers fan (but tends to keep that detail out when talking to Knicks fans).
Fred Sladkey
Senior Engineer IFred hails from Massachusetts. He studied Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Before joining the engineering team at The Muse, he was a sound engineer and taught web development at a coding boot camp in Manhattan. In his free time, you can find Fred playing with his band, walking his dog, and frequenting Dunkin Donuts.
Heatherlyn Nelson
Office Operations ManagerWhen she’s not managing The Muse’s office, business and facilities operations, spearheading office renovations, planning company-wide events, styling Muse video & photo shoots, or being the Muse’s one-woman hair/makeup team, you’ll find Heatherlyn working on DIY home renovations, co-hosting two podcasts, snowboarding, and spending some much-needed downtime with her animal pals in upstate New York.
Ian Axelrod
Tech LeadIan crafts the code that powers The Muse's back-end infrastructure. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he now calls Liverpool, NY home. Before joining The Muse, he worked as a software engineer for the business intelligence startups Outbrain and NOMi. He details automobiles and studies neuroscience whenever he has time.
James Mayr
Associate Product ManagerJames has enjoyed over two years at The Muse—first as a writer and editor for the Profiles Team, and now managing projects for the Product Team. Born and raised on Long Island, James left his humble hometown for SUNY Binghamton to pursue his love of learning. In his spare time, James enjoys composing music, making games, petting cats, and coding.
Jeannie Kim
Editorial DirectorJeannie started her career editing the “most embarrassing moments” column at a teen magazine. Since then she has led content teams at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to global media mega-corporations. A former health journalist, she’s always happy to talk your ear off about yoga, vaccines, and kale.
Jennifer Chandler
Branded Content EditorAs a Branded Content Editor at The Muse, Jennifer helps brands tell their stories. Prior to The Muse, Jennifer worked as an attorney in New York and Denver. She's excited to transition from the legal world and put her creativity to work for awesome companies. Newly based in Kansas City, when she's not out sampling BBQ, you can find Jennifer at home reading and perfecting her pasta sauce.
Jessica Peters
Business Operations Project ManagerDual-citizenship for the win! Jessica lived in Toronto till she was 10 years old, then came to the states where she's now a full-time New Yorker. She started her career at Overstock.com, then entered the consulting world, where one of her clients was Berkshire Hathaway Media Group. When she isn't working, you can find Jessica and her husband in Las Vegas playing poker and chasing poker tours.
Jess Pell
IT ManagerAfter 4 years at Tumblr, Jessica brings her unique flair and eye for detail as The Muse's IT Manager. Spanning across the tech, fashion, and nonprofit industries, Jess has specially curated her skill in drying tears and high-fiving. When not at the office, Jess channels her inner Joanna Gaines at home. Her ultimate happy places are beach napping and unique dining experiences.
Joanne Chevalier
Full-Stack EngineerJoanne comes from French and Ivorian heritage and has lived in seven different cities across four countries. Previously a backend engineer at Dior in Paris, she is passionate about web design and is now transitioning into a full-stack role at The Muse. When she's not developing new features, you can find her attending life drawing classes where she loves to express her artistic talent.
John Hyland
SVP, RevenueJohn was raised in the Northeast, now based in NYC for the first time. He runs the Revenue team here at The Muse. His experiences include startups and corporates; US and International assignments. He recently lived in Mexico City with his family and it's now their home away from home. John believes that everybody has something that the world needs and does not believe that Dan was Gossip Girl.
John Tanner
Associate ProducerJohn loves making movies and drinking cold brew. At 19, he shot a music video for a Grammy-winning band you’ve probably never heard of, and just recently finished writing/directing his best short film to date (in his opinion). When John's not creating beautiful file-trees for the profiles team, he can be found reading mediocre sci-fi novels, singing in his room, or writing screenplays.
Joseph Dutra
Video EditorAs a kid, Joseph fell in love with film the moment he first saw a Star Destroyer engulf the screen. After studying film at UC San Diego, he worked as a freelancer doing everything video, before turning his favorite client into a full-time job! He lives in LA where he spends his days laying on the beach, winning at board games, and being lit by the glow of whatever movie he’s watching that day.
Katie Case
Communications AssociateA Michigan native and true Midwesterner in heart, Katie is proud to overuse Ranch dressing in her NYC home. An avid reader and culture enthusiast, Katie’s love for all things newsworthy led her to her current role as Communications Associate at The Muse. In her spare time, Katie enjoys boxing, petting dogs, and trying to make “Fetch” happen.
Katie Peraino
Enterprise Account ExecutiveKatie spends her days finding the best companies in San Francisco and making sure they're showcased on The Muse. Before starting at The Muse, she was in Chicago helping people discover awesome local companies on Groupon. As a recent transplant to NYC, Katie is searching for the best ice cream shoppes around the city, one cone at a time. She's also a proud Michigan State alum —Go Green!
Kayla Ellman
Content Marketing ManagerKayla put pen to paper at a young age and never looked back. After getting her degree in English Lit from Wesleyan University, she took agency life out for a spin as a copywriter before joining The Muse to create content for the marketing team. When she's not at work, you can find Kayla adventuring around New York, strength training, buried in a book, or desperately trying not to sneeze in public.
Kendra Swanson
Client Success SpecialistKendra just moved to NYC from Arizona and is slowly starting to rethink the ideology that the west coast is the best coast. Prior to joining The Muse, Kendra was traveling the country as a consultant for Alpha Chi Omega, a women's organization. When she's not at work, you can find her greeting every dog she crosses paths with, running along the east river, or singing along to Broadway hits.
Kerry Fusco
Account ExecutiveA proud Jersey girl and Amherst College graduate, Kerry moved to NYC after spending some time living on the West Coast. Prior to joining The Muse, she worked for an HR-Tech startup in the Bay Area and completed her yoga teacher training certification. In her spare time, you'll find her skiing, spike-balling, lounging on the beach, or listening to live music with a cold IPA in hand.
Kevin Johnson
Senior Data EngineerBorn and raised in Canada, Kevin got his dream start in tech after college by joining a YC backed startup in San Francisco. After meddling with many distributed systems and eating lots of tacos in the Bay Area, Kevin joined The Muse where he continues to do one of the aforementioned activities. When he's not in front of a computer, Kevin prefers to be on the slopes or hiking in the wilderness.
Laura Brothers
Managing EditorAs our Managing Editor, Laura helps companies bring their stories to life. Hailing from Rochester, NY, she now lives outside of our nation’s capital, by way of New York City. When she’s not reading for fun, you can find Laura baking something chocolate-y or mentally planning her next trip.
Lauren Adams
Sr. Account ExecutiveBy age 18, Lauren had moved 11 times; a trajectory that molded her into an adaptable and curious soul who thrives in diverse environments. International connectedness makes her tick—whether traveling to a remote dot on the map or simply hanging with foreign friends, she leans on her global experiences and multilingualism to cultivate that passion. There’s no country, wine, or hot sauce Lauren hasn’t loved!
Lauren McCullough
Senior Director of MarketingLauren has worked in digital media for the majority of her career, aside from that one year as a newspaper copy editor. She was one of the earliest social media editors at a major news organization, and eventually went on to work at Facebook and Tumblr. Lauren loves antiquing and spending time with her husband and two kids, a.k.a. she enjoys dragging her family to estate sales and thrift stores.
Lauren Roberts
Associate Director of Talent AcquisitionLauren helps The Muse achieve total world domination, one Muse hire at a time. Before mastering the art of recruiting, Lauren worked in the art world creating transparency in the online market. When she’s not helping people find careers they love, you can find her exploring the New York art scene or baking miniature cupcakes in her equally tiny NY kitchen.
Lauren Sachs
Director of MarketingAs Director of Marketing at The Muse, Lauren is in charge of growing our user base through awesome digital media campaigns. Before joining The Muse, Lauren honed her paid acquisition talents on the marketing team at Shutterfly. When she's not in the office, you can find her snacking on dried mango and/or running around New York with her best pup, Cooper!
Leah Brooks
Outbound SDRGrowing up north of Boston, Leah moved to sunny SoCal for college to live a laid-back beach life. While in school, Leah studied abroad in Madrid for 6 months to pursue her dream of becoming fluent in Spanish, and of course indulging in tapas. Leah is an avid yogi, traveler, wine drinker, and music lover.
Lillian Landrum
Director of Talent AcquisitionBorn in Germany and raised in Seattle, Lillian followed her heart and ended up in NYC! Lillian’s passion for helping people led to a natural fit in her current role in HR here at the Muse. When she’s not at home being a new mommy, you can find her at a good happy hour or rooftop with a glass of Prosecco taking in the beautiful views of the city.
Maggie DeGroot
Social Media ManagerAfter graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Maggie moved to New York City and spent time working on film and television social media campaigns. She blames this job for making her fall in love with the Fast and Furious franchise. When she’s not working, you can find Maggie cheering on the Green Bay Packers, live-tweeting the Oscars, or eating the best dumplings in Flushing.
Marc Corsiglia
Manager, Post ProductionRaised in the swamps of Florida, Marc taught himself editing while getting a degree in finance at the University of Florida. Later, he moved to New York for a career in television post-production (and spent over a decade with BBCAmerica/AMC). In his spare time, Marc likes to read nerdy watch blogs and play with synthesizers. On weekends, you’ll find him chasing his kids in the local park.
Marcia Howard
Production DirectorPrior to joining The Muse, Marcia was the Production Director for Fab’s European headquarters, located in Berlin, where she learned to appreciate doner, schnitzel, and currywurst—in lieu of learning German. Marcia brings a love for process and design to her role as Production Director at The Muse. She's a bibliophile, logophile, enophile, Francophile, and mom.
Matt Brochstein
CTOA native New Yorker, Matt has been passionate about technology ever since he wrote his first lines of BASIC as a child. After a misspent youth disassembling everything and reassembling most things, the only logical path was to make a career out of it. When he's not running the Engineering and Data teams, Matt can be found spending time with his wife and kids, cooking, eating, running, and golfing.
Matt Jeffery
Tech LeadWith broad knowledge of software and a love of JavaScript, Matt is able to handle his way around the entire stack—back, middle, and front-end. Having co-founded a software startup out of university, Matt thrives on analyzing business goals and technical objectives with a focus on creating real value for all users. When he's not programming, you'll find Matt drawing and designing.
Matt McCort
Account ExecutiveMatt joins The Muse after working in the educational consulting industry, helping students to explore and pursue their personal ambitions. He is excited to be working with the East Coast sales team as they build relationships with some of the best companies in the country. Outside of work, Matt likes to spend time with friends and family, preferably embracing the ski/beach bum lifestyle.
Megan Cull
Outbound SDRBorn and raised in New Jersey, Megan always knew her career path would eventually lead her to NYC. After 4 years, Megan was ready to leave the world of sports management to make a career switch to sales (and she’s loving it)! When not at work, you can find Megan planning her next meal, enjoying time outdoors, or trying to convince her cat to like her.
Meredith Shedden
Project Manager, Client ServicesMeredith joins The Muse as a Project Manager after working in many facets of video production. From working in election cycles in both D.C. and at The Onion, Meredith keeps the power of visual storytelling (with a sense of humor) at top of mind. When not working on amazing client profiles, you will find Meredith exploring NYC or wagering which is the best Real Housewives franchise with her coworkers.
Meseret Haddis
Video EditorBefore joining The Muse, Meseret spent a majority of his time walking from where he grew up in North Dakota to NYC! Once he arrived he studied TV writing and worked as a camera technician at NYU, all while being scared of the bright lights. When he's not editing videos, he spends his time making things out of wood, napping in his hammock, and discovering the benefits of combustible engines.
Micah Day
Senior Sales ManagerAs a Sales Manager, Micah is responsible for overseeing the Wolfpack sales team in the southern region while ultimately ensuring the best organizations all over the world are represented as employers of choice on The Muse. When Micah isn't in the office den, she's usually playing soccer, cheering on the Green Bay Packers or listening to some old school rap and R&b.
Mike Hong
Senior Financial AnalystGrowing up in a small town in New Jersey, Mike always dreamed of living in a big city. After graduating from UVA with a degree in finance, this once small town boy first moved to Washington, D.C. and now is enjoying all the exciting new adventures that The Big Apple has to offer. During his free time, Mike loves to pursue new fitness goals and perfect his Madden QB passer rating.
Natalie Gavilanes
Post Production CoordinatorNatalie was born in New York City and raised in the Hudson Valley—the best of both worlds! She spent her college years trying out a journalism career before getting her master’s in media studies and film at The New School. Aside from perfecting videos and photos on The Muse, Natalie is always in search of a new TV show or podcast to dive into—recommendations are welcome!
Neil Schulman
Marketing & Revenue Operations ManagerNew Jersey born, raised, and educated, Neil has been working in marketing operations for software startups for 10 years. When he's not in the office somehow turning random marketing numbers into actionable marketing insights, Neil can usually be found watching hockey (Let's Go Devils!), traveling around the world, or sitting in front of the TV frantically searching for a new (old?) show to binge.
Orel Cohen
Operations Manager, Coach ConnectFrom working in various industries including education, communications, and now the tech sector, Orel knows the career journey is a winding path, which has led him to collaborate on The Muse's career coaching services. Orel was born abroad, studied abroad (twice), worked abroad, and has visited 25+ countries. Despite this, he is always looking to discover more destinations.
Ralf Mueller
Machine Learning EngineerOriginally from Leipzig, Germany, Ralf came to Nashville, TN to study computational chemistry at Vanderbilt University. After meeting his wife in a coffee shop, they decided to move to New York City where they now live with their son and cat, Ricky. Ralf joins The Muse to learn from, with, and without machines.
Ralph Blanco
Salesforce Solutions ArchitectRalph is proud to be the Salesforce Solutions Architect here at The Muse. After several years in litigation e-discovery, he took up CRM, specializing in Salesforce, and has worked in multiple startups and public companies improving sales and support processes. A native New Yorker, Ralph enjoys music, geeking out on data and SaaS, and has a penchant for automating and operationalizing process.
Rinita Talapatra
Senior Account ManagerBorn and raised in India, Rinita moved to NYC for schooling. After spending the first few years of her career in fashion, she soon realized she wanted to be involved in the startup world and joined The Muse. Passionate about working with people, Rinita loves nothing more than helping her clients solve problems. Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her dog and her family.
Robin Alexander
Enterprise Account ManagerAfter building sales teams in the fashion industry and at NYC startups, Robin is thrilled to join The Muse's Account Management team and help our clients navigate the avant-garde world of Employer Branding. When Robin isn't at work, she's trying out new recipes in her kitchen, listening to economics podcasts, and manipulating credit card points so she can go on (free) international adventures.
Roxanne Parnell
Account ExecutiveBorn and raised in North Carolina, Roxanne always knew she belonged in New York City. After completing her degree at ECU, she moved to pursue a career in sales and marketing. An adept relationship builder and problem solver, Roxanne joined The Muse to help companies tell their story. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, a nice glass of Cab Sav, and never saying no to guac.
Sam Slevin
VP, Account ManagementSam runs the Account Management and Client Success teams at The Muse, helping companies attract and retain the best talent. He has spent the last 9+ years building and growing account management teams at a number of multifaceted network SaaS companies in the tri-state area. When he’s not at work, you can find Sam at MSG, walking while eating a slice of pizza, or running along the West Side Highway.
Sara Beamish
Senior Project Manager, Client ServicesBorn and raised in North Carolina, Sara graduated from UNC Chapel Hill before working with small businesses to help grow their audience size and brand strength. She relocated to NYC to join a team that matches her personality and goals, and—voila!—she found The Muse. Sara is constantly outdoors with her dog, Zeppelin. She can also be found struggling to learn to cook and wearing lots of flannel.
Sarah Hisiger
Senior Account ManagerAfter a six-year stint living the life of a southern belle down in Nashville, Sarah decided to return home to New York. She joins The Muse as a Senior Account Manager and is excited to help clients understand the value of a strong employer brand. When she’s not at work, you can find Sarah at the nearest Equinox or menu stalking for her next meal (or for brunch next weekend?).
Shannon Fitzgerald
Director of HRShannon makes sure Musers are covered, from handling benefits to developing talent management processes. Before joining The Muse, she built and ran HR at a proprietary trading firm. A native of Chicago (Go-Go White Sox!), Shannon is excited to establish roots in NYC. She enjoys going to local coffee shops and wine bars, traveling, and spending time with her large family.
Sharon Feder
Chief Content OfficerSharon is focused on the future of content at The Muse and works across the company to create great editorial experiences for our users and partners. Before joining the company, Sharon led digital at Rachael Ray and played a key role building Mashable. When not at the office, Sharon can often be found hanging out with her daughter Bella and pup, Sunny.
Shiri Barnett
ProducerDubbed the family photographer at age 5, Shiri has always relied on a camera to share her unique storytelling perspective. Before joining the Muse, Shiri oversaw the production of TripAdvisor brand’s visual content at hotels and cruises worldwide. When she’s not helping share amazing client stories at the muse, you can bet she’s brainstorming photoshoot ideas for her dog Chaplin’s famous Instagram.
Stav Ziv
Senior Editor/WriterA longtime word nerd and bookworm, Stav studied history and dance at Stanford and journalism at Columbia. Before joining The Muse, she was a staff writer at Newsweek, where she wrote about everything from Nazi hunters to Chinese adoptees to Good Girls Revolt, the real story and fictionalized TV show about a 1970 discrimination case at the magazine. She prefers sun and tolerates winters grudgingly.
Theodore Andrew
Sr. Outbound SDRTheodore was born and raised in South Jersey and grew up with a love for all things outdoors. He later went to the University of Vermont, where he enjoyed lots of hiking and snowboarding. Seeking a more fulfilling career path, Theodore moved to NYC and joined The Muse. When he’s not working, you can find him escaping from the city by going for hikes nearby or just wandering around Central Park.
Toni Thompson
SVP, People & TalentAs head of The Muse’s People Team, Toni attracts, develops, and inspires people every day. She was a brand strategist and researcher before finding her calling in HR and talent management and working for a decade with McCann Erickson and Conde Nast. She's a proud graduate of University of Minnesota Twin Cities and loves diversity, data, and leadership. Fun to her means dancing, yoga, and family.
Travis Sanders
Machine Learning EngineerBorn and raised deep in the heart of Texas, Travis attended The University of Texas at Austin before moving to San Francisco with his wife in 2017. As a machine learning engineer, Travis enjoys creating scalable recommendation solutions for The Muse products. On weekends, you can find him flying his drone, golfing, or trying to find a new brewery in the Bay Area.
Trevor Tarnoff
Outbound SDRBorn and raised in northern New Jersey, Trevor recently graduated from the Boston University Questrom School of Business and is starting his professional career at The Muse. He recently moved into Manhattan and is getting used to living in a new city. When he's not at work, you can find Trevor cheering on all of Boston's sports teams, enjoying a drink with friends, or rewatching Entourage.
Tyler Tamulinas
Production AssistantBorn and raised in Long Beach, NY, Tyler is the production assistant here at The Muse. While working as a cabana boy, he once found his way onto a movie set and was hired on the spot, before eventually finding his place on The Muse’s branded content team. Now, he creates motion graphics and hand-drawn animations both internally for our social media platforms and externally for client videos.
Yanina Ostrovsky
Senior Project Manager, Client ServicesYanina is a fun, movie-quoting Gemini. When she is not reciting lines from her favorite rom-com, she is helping clients set up beautiful company profiles. Prior to working at The Muse, Yanina worked within medical simulation. Feel free to reach out to discuss onboarding at The Muse—or recent episodes of your favorite TV show (she's probably watching it, too).
Investors and Advisors
The Muse's Board of Directors includes Theresia Gouw of Aspect Ventures, Tom Mawhinney of Icon Ventures, Nancy Pfund of DBL Partners, and Chris Herrmannsen (Former European President, TMP/Monster and current EVP at Cielo), with Greg Mazanec of QED Investors serving as a Board Observer.
Additional investors include Y Combinator, Tyra Banks and Fierce Capital, Sallie Krawcheck (named one of Forbes Most Powerful Women in the world), Alexis Ohanian (Founder, Reddit), Great Oaks Venture Capital, Structure Capital, 500Startups, Dan Rosensweig (former COO of Yahoo!), Eric Ries (The Lean Startup), Cathie Black (former President & Chairman, Hearst Magazines), Tracy Brennan (Talent Agent at CAA), Anjula Acharia-Bath (Founder/CEO of DesiHits!), Jalak Jobanputra of FuturePerfect Ventures, Ruth Ann and Bill Harnisch of Peconic Partners, Gordon Crawford, Thomas Lehrman (co-founder of Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.), Ori Allon, Susan McPherson, Lisa Blau, Adam Quinton and WGI Group.
Advisors include Rachel Sklar (Change The Ratio; The Li.st), Nan Forte, John DesMarteau, and Melissa McCreery Reeves (Co-founder, The Muse; faculty fellow in cancer biology at UCSF).
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