THE LEADERS

THE LEADERS Hero

LEADERS. DOERS.
GROWTH DRIVERS.
CHANGE CATALYSTS.

Bold. Hands-on. In it. No BS...

We're the senior team clients actually get—builders, operators, problem-solvers. Culture is our code. Strategy is our weapon. Creativity is our soul. Execution is how we win. We don't do "meh". We do "hell yeah." We deliver impact.

MEET
LIZ CASTELL-HEARD
Liz
"I set the example with drive, truth, grit, art, science and heart. I am fearless so we can fly."

LIZ CASTELL-HEARD

CEO, Chief Strategy Officer

Cuban-born, globally-reared Stanford MBA, tell-it-like-it-is 40+ year industry leader and mentor with GM, Client-side and finance expertise.

Infused With

Bold optimism, passion for living fully, 350-ft bungee jumps, her hubby of 40+ years, 3 German Shepherds, and 7 god kids.

MEET
LETICIA JUÁREZ
Lety
"As the client voice of reason, I lead the orchestra, set the pace, and ensure we're finely tuned."

LETICIA JUÁREZ

Partner, Strategy & Marketing

Mexican-born, CA-raised 25+ year strategic leader, UCSD honors grad, and problem solver aligning brands with consumers wants.

Infused With

Brainpower, intuition, bicultural insight, calm precision, energy that lights up a room, and the love of 100+ close family.

MEET
RODRIGO RIBEIRO
Rod
"We create ideas that drive ROI and make the impossible possible."

RODRIGO RIBEIRO

Chief Creative Officer, Design & AI Operations

Brazilian-born, NY-bred award-winning creative with 25+ years leading brands like IBM, Pepsi, Verizon, Disney, Target, and State Farm.

Infused With

Technology instinct, cultural insight, Urban, Multicultural influence, and love for DTLA scooters, his wife, and sons.

MEET
MALU SANTAMRÍA
Malu
"I strive for team excellence and solutions. Measure twice, cut once. Overcommunicate."

MALU SANTAMRÍA

Partner, Account Leader

Mexico City–raised, USC grad 25+ year consensus-building leader thru clarity, collaboration and experience from LatinWorks to RLR.

Infused With

Mexi-Cali perspective, fueling clarity, football (not fĂştbol), and a deep love of family, friends, food, and fun.

MEET
TERRY SULLIVAN
Terry
"I ensure Finance, HR, Ops, and AI work together to protect and achieve our clients' goals."

TERRY SULLIVAN

Partner, CFO & CCO

Financial leader with 35+ years across LA, NY, and Boston, DMB&B, Hill Holliday, and Della Femina, and CUNY accounting grad.

Infused With

Foresight, operational rigor, a love of vintage cars, and pride in 35 years of marriage and his doctor daughter.

TEAM PLAYERS

AGENCY LEADERSHIP

MEET
Dave

"I keep our leaders, teams and Clients aligned, informed, on track and moving forward."

DAVE HERNANDEZ

Business & Executive Partner

Proactive C-suite right hand acting as surrogate to clients and staff. Texas-Mexican with 20+ years managing complexity in diverse roles.

Infused With...

Multitasking mastery, tact, needs anticipation, and a love for wine country, the sea, friends, and home remodels.

MEET
Litos

"An idea, a dream, and the right team can take us anywhere."

CARLOS CORREA "LITOS"

VP, Creative Director, Content

Passionate Colombian-born creative leader with 25+ years at JWT, Y&R, Ogilvy, and Orci, who builds content and ideas that endure.

Infused With...

Instinct, rhythm, passion, family and fĂştbol love, and a sharp sense of what makes ideas click and trends stick.

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Mari

"I transform numbers into meaningful connections that move people and business."

MARIELISE NASCIMENTO

VP, Integrated Media Services

30-year Multicultural media leader from Brazil turns audience intelligence and cultural insight into impactful omnichannel ecosystems.

Infused With...

Intellect, precision, creativity, tenacity, and love for the multicultural media space, her husband, and twin girls.

MEET
Jorge

"I believe brands come alive and impact where culture meets language."

JORGE PELAYO

Creative Director, Multilingual Communication Services

Multilingual strategist, writer, and thinker from Mexico with 25 years ensuring ideas resonate authentically in-language and in-culture.

Infused With...

Bicultural perspective, curiosity, creativity, and love for opera, cathedrals, photography, travel, family, and learning.

MEET
Leslie

"I believe the best ideas begin with empathy for people and brands."

LESLIE MARIE RODRIGUEZ

Creative Director

A big idea creative with Mexican roots, Louisiana charm and 15+ years creating resonant performance work from Y&R to Buzzfeed.

Infused With...

Culture, words, design and human connection, a bold spirit, and making something meaningful from chaos.

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Bones

"I create something authentic and magical with a team that makes the dream work."

CHRISTOPHER BONES

VP, Creative Director, Content

Poet, writer, singer, musician, and producer with NY and Cape Town soul. 10+ years of breakthrough work like Spectrum's THE ONE.

Infused With...

Creative fire, guts, curiosity, endless talent and love of spicy food, entertainment, people, and adventure.

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Aida

"I turn creative ambition into scalable, on-time execution by holding the edge."

AIDA OLAYA

Director, Creative Workflow Operations

High-energy ops leader from Peru with 25 years' Hispanic and GM experience managing seamless workflows across thousands of projects.

Infused With...

Confidence under pressure, caffeine, Cat flair, and love of fast cars, beautiful shoes, and her newborn daughter.

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Lorem

"An idea, a dream, and the right team can take us anywhere."

LOREM IPSUM

VP, Creative Director, Content

Passionate Colombian-born creative leader with 25+ years at JWT, Y&R, Ogilvy, and Orci, who builds content and ideas that endure.

Infused With...

Technology instinct, cultural insight, Urban, Multicultural influence, and love for DTLA scooters, his wife, and sons.