Staff
Collaborating with clients in all industries ranging from start-ups to corporate brands.
Grace Dearing
Director of Events & Production
Skilled at producing impactful events that help inspire all who are involved, Grace manages her teams in a way that empowers them to make bold moves. She implements her detail-oriented skills and positive attitude in her day-to-day tasks. When time allows, she enjoys going on leisurely hikes, re-watching Friends, and eating good food with good people.
Susi Blandón
PR Manager
Susi comes to us from Guatemala City with a background in journalism. She thrives most while planning campaigns and events, producing shows, and training her team members. When she has free time, she likes to stay active by running, biking, hiking and driving her Jeep.
Natalia Saavedra
PR Manager
Natalia is an experienced event production manager with an enthusiasm for bringing ideas, events and products to life, especially for the purpose of celebrating communities that are often misrepresented. She is interested in entertainment, immigration, technology and media. When she is not working, she loves to travel – so far having visited 6 continents and almost 20 countries – dance, exercise and learn languages.
Jermaine Smith Sr.
Web Director
Jay loves to bring his problem-solving and analytical skills to anything he works on, and is always looking for ways to make processes more efficient. He excels at keeping things organized and, even as a natural introvert, works hard to maintain good communication and interpersonal skills. When he’s not saving the world from an invisible Zombie apocalypse with his very imaginative 4-year-old son, you’ll likely find him working out or munching on colby jack cheese cubes.
Abby Schlenk
Experience Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Abby’s focus on precision serves her well in her role as an administrator and writer. She enjoys putting her organizational skills to work in creating, developing, and maintaining internal processes for her team. In her free time, you’ll probably find her surfing somewhere along the San Diego coastline.
Cheyenne Tobias
PR Representative
Cheyenne Tobias is a multimedia graphic artist and writer from Brooklyn, NY. She graduated with honors from Vassar College in 2018 and is interested in topics related to arts, technology, communities and innovation. When she’s not working, she enjoys concerts, singing and fashion.
Aarij Abbas
Assistant PR Representative
Aarij is a strong writer and researcher, and previously served in Peace Corps Liberia. This, along with the fact that his family is from Pakistan, gives him a global perspective on news and events that impacts our clients. His hobbies include reading, painting, yoga, and adding to his ever-growing collection of coffee mugs.
Abigail Arredondo
Assistant PR Representative
Abigail graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She is first and foremost a team player and works diligently to support her team members in creating thoughtful work. In her own work, she is adept at managing social media for clients and enjoys assisting with live productions for client events. In her spare time, she likes to paint crafts, binge watch her favorite shows and dream of where she’d like to travel.
LaChrista Nelson
Assistant PR Representative
LaChrista brings her creativity and perspective to the team, and is eager to dive into event planning. An entrepreneur, she recently launched a beauty and skincare brand. When she’s not working on that, she enjoys hanging out with friends, trying new self-care routines, and visiting the Georgia Aquarium. She hopes to swim with the dolphins one day.
Emily Mercer
Assistant PR Representative
Emily enjoys writing short, witty, social media copy that engages viewers and amplifies client outreach. She has a passion for working with journalists and journalism organizations, and thrills in seeing event planning projects come to fruition. Her hobbies include leisure reading and walking her dog, Pepper, whom she’s obsessed with. Her favorite snack is french fries, or anything of the potato nature.
Naomi Lee
Assistant PR Representative
Naomi is a writer who likes working in social media. She graduated from Whitman College with a major in English and minor in Sociology. She is passionate about storytelling as a means to build empathy. In her free time she enjoys reading, researching skincare and learning about social justice.
Patricia Lim
Assistant PR Representative
In conjunction with her tech and coding skills, Patricia brings her web design skills to the table. An aspiring visual journalist, she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She most enjoys creating graphics for and participating in conferences with clients. A former international Taekwondo athlete during college, she now spends her spare time working out at the gym, hiking, camping or traveling
Daisy Gamboa
Assistant PR Representative
Daisy is a bilingual marketing professional. She graduated from Sacramento State University in 2017 with a degree in Marketing and Public Relations. Since then she has worked for a variety of tech companies and is experienced in writing copy for events, case studies, social media, and audio advertisements. She is most passionate about planning events and bringing communities together. In her free time she enjoys going out for trail rides with her horse Bullseye, practicing yoga, traveling alone to cities she has never visited or discovering new artists at music festivals.
Sebastien Prudent
Production Manager
Sebastien is a skilled video editor who enjoys giving a fresh take on projects from a visual perspective. He values creativity and efficiency in his work. Prior to Veritas Group, Sebastien was freelancing as an independent filmmaker while running his video production company. He is now a studio owner and spends his off time training in MMA, playing video games and watching movies while enjoying a fresh glass of coconut water.
Christina Crider
Production Manager
Christina excels at conceptualizing designs for videos and deducing the best way to engage viewers. She loves seeing and hearing about the impact of the content she helps produce once it’s released, and has an excellent eye for how visuals should flow. In her off time she likes to garden, play video games, cross stitch and roller skate. Root beer will forever and always be her favorite beverage.
Mel Hope
Production Manager
While Mel graduated with a degree in Applied Mathematics, he excels in designing and producing short, engaging promotional videos and other creative digital media assets for clients. In his free time, he likes to exercise, do yoga and spend time with friends. He enjoys gaming from time to time and is a self-proclaimed foodie.
Mosheh Oinounou
Programming Director
Mosheh has two decades of experience in network and cable news, which lends him the invaluable ability to remain calm under pressure. He is currently a digital media consultant working with the team to develop new content, media strategy, and productions. His leadership and creative production solutions make him an asset to the team and to our clients.