Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Devotion in Despair Dear Reader, The breakneck speed at which we started this year hasn’t slowed down for a second. Every day, it feels like there is a new crisis demanding our attention, labor, and…
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marissa lea gaston Every year, the Minerva Strategies team gathers in person to retreat, reconnect, and realign as a remote team spread across the country. Recently, our brilliant colleagues Crystal Isbell and marissa lea gaston brought us together in the historic city of Atlanta, Georgia, for a few days of collaboration and connection. Minerva’s retreats offer a meaningful…
Dori Valerio Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Connection and Camaraderie Dear Reader, It’s safe to say that many of us are struggling to wrap our heads around this new year. Somehow, we’re only a month into 2025, but it feels like 52…
Caroline Hall Minerva Strategies has the privilege of welcoming Kennedy Gregory (she/her) to our team. I got a chance to speak with Kennedy about her journey into communications, her passion for social justice, and what keeps her grounded in both life and work. Let’s start with the basics. Where do you live and where do you call…
Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Ballots and Bridges Dear Reader, Let’s talk about the elephant—and the donkey—in the room. This upcoming election will be a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. Many of us are grappling with how it will…
Minerva is thrilled to welcome marissa lea gaston (she/her) to our team as an associate! I had the joy of speaking with marissa to hear more about her social impact communications journey, her passion for community connection, and her day-to-day in Chicago. Where do you live? Where is home? I’m currently based in Chicago, Illinois,…
Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Charting the Path Ahead Dear Reader, Living near the nation’s capital has made me all too aware of the intersectional identities I hold—as a Black person, a woman, a Southern-born child raised in the Bible…
Elise McGlothian Minerva sends out a quarterly newsletter featuring client news, Minerva musings, and more! Make sure you’re subscribed so you get the next one straight to your inbox. *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT| Dear Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot about breakdowns lately. I just turned 42, a wonderful age to be, but also squarely in “midlife.” I’m feeling my…
Sara Veltkamp Each quarter, we send out a newsletter featuring Minerva news, awesome client achievements, plus a reflection from one of our team members. Subscribe here to make sure you don’t miss the next one! *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Dear Reader, The close of 2023 marks the end of Minerva’s 10th anniversary year. I hate to see a party end, but…
Joy Portella Our team is delighted to announce that Elise McGlothian is now a Director at Minerva Strategies! In late 2019, Elise made a big career change—from TV news to the nonprofit sector—bringing her storytelling skills gained as a producer to a new role advocating for positive change on Capitol Hill with the American Cancer Society Cancer…
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