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RAFFI DERSIMONIAN

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

With 20 years’ experience in results-oriented public relations, marketing, communications, institutional advancement, and organizational development, Raffi brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to all things marketing related research, discovery and strategy.

A proud double alum of Clark University, Raffi enjoys outdoor adventure, live music and Portland ME’s thriving cultural arts scene.

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Anaïs DERSIMONIAN

ASSOCIATE

Anaïs is a writer, content creator and filmmaker with a focus on arts, culture and education. Formerly the Director of Media & Filmmaker in Residence at the Jacob Hiatt Center for Urban Education, Anais writes and creates digital content for DerSimonian and the Yellow Tulip Project. In her free time, she enjoys hosting elaborate dinner parties for her friends or binge-watching stand-up comedy.


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Dan Featherstone

DIGITAL STRATEGIST

Dan is a seasoned digital strategist and highly-skilled resource. Prior to managing digital marketing at Unum, Dan spent five years plotting digital strategy at CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) as their Sr. Digital Marketing Producer. An alum of UNE, he currently lives in Portland, ME with his beloved dog Nori. Someday, Dan aspires to be a professional boat captain, and can often be seen sailing around Casco bay.

 
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Isabella Santoro

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Isabella is a Senior Accounting Major at the University of San Francisco with Minors in Peace and Justice Studies and Public Service and Community Engagement. She is also a member of Seeds of Peace, a peace-building and leadership development organization, located in Maine, that brings together youth from around the world to engage in social justice work. Isabella hopes to use her skills in both accounting and social justice throughout her career.