Wayland is a Senior Associate for Design and Art Direction at Manhattan Strategies, spearheading creative strategy and driving compelling visual narratives for brands across tech, nonprofit, legal, and food industries. With an expertise in visual design, Wayland combines a commitment to client objectives with a deep understanding of visual trends to deliver creative, dynamic solutions. 

Wayland has a M.A. from New York University. He lives in New York City.

Josie is an Associate for Strategic Communication at Manhattan Strategies,  where she supports a wide range of clients in amplifying their brand and mission. With extensive experience in nonprofits and a strong foundation in civic writing, legal research and policy analysis, she brings a diverse approach to client success. Josie has expertise in creative storytelling, brand strategy, media development and data interpretation. Driven by a deep commitment to racial, economic and environmental justice, Josie uses storytelling to inspire action and drive social change.

Josie has a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Professional Writing for Civic Engagement and Poverty, Inequality, and Social Justice from UC Santa Barbara. She lives in Brooklyn.

Minzo is an Associate for Software Engineering At Manhattan Strategies, leveraging his unique background in classical music to bring a creative, disciplined, and problem-solving mindset to building effective and elegant software solutions. Additionally, his experience in performance informs a thoughtful approach to collaboration and innovation. Prior to becoming a software engineer, Minzo has toured extensively internationally as a cellist, and has performed with the Houston Grand Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and the Candlelight Concert series.

Minzo has a B.M. in Cello Performance from Johns Hopkins University as well as a M.M. in Cello Performance from Rice University. He lives in New York City.

Lucy is a Senior Associate for Executive Communications at Manhattan Strategies, specializing in crafting distinctive voices for executives across digital platforms. With a diverse background in entertainment marketing, content production and social media strategy, Lucy brings a creative storyteller's perspective to every project. Her expertise in thought leadership enhances brand and executives’ digital presence, offering a unique perspective tailored to the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Prior to joining Manhattan Strategies, Lucy acted as a Marketing Associate for Actors Theatre of Louisville and for Running Subway Productions, where she played a key role in strategically orchestrating and managing marketing campaigns for major touring and New York City based exhibitions.

Lucy has a BS in Entertainment Business from Oklahoma City University. She lives in New York City.

Alexis is an Associate for Paid Media at Manhattan Strategies, specializing in developing and executing data-driven digital marketing strategies across the modern digital landscape. With a strong background in paid media and campaign performance analysis, she specializes in end-to-end campaign management that maximizes client ROI. Her expertise encompasses campaign management, audience targeting, and performance optimization, across all digital media channels and in a wide variety of business sectors. Alexis is committed to delivering data-driven insights and innovative solutions that ensure client success in a competitive digital landscape.

Alexis has a Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Digital Strategy, an additional graduate certificate in Audience Analytics, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing from the University of Florida. She lives in New York City.

Alice is the Associate Director for Strategic Communications at Manhattan Strategies, leading the firm’s messaging and storytelling capabilities for clients and their executives across various industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Alice drove communications and change management activities during a major U.S. bank acquisition. She has also managed content partnerships and earned media initiatives for a prominent global business media brand, a popular consumer finance platform, a leading asset management firm, and a top health, wellness, and sustainability publisher.

Alice began her career with an AmeriCorps VISTA year of service, supporting website and social media development for nearly 3,000 nonprofit organizations.

Tiara is an Associate for Strategic Initiatives at Manhattan Strategies, where she leads client engagements focused on brand development, website strategy, and cross-functional project execution. She collaborates with clients across industries to shape strategic narratives, write compelling web copy, and build out digital platforms that align with business goals and user needs. With a strong foundation in storytelling and consumer insight, Tiara ensures every project is rooted in clarity, intention, and impact.

Her experience spans various industries, including luxury, biotech, automotive, and nonprofit. She has worked on a customer experience campaign for Tiffany & Co., led product launch initiatives for QIAGEN, and contributed to media strategy for Cadillac. Across every engagement, Tiara brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach that balances creative direction, analytical thinking, and operational execution.

Tiara holds a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Psychology from NYU. She lives in Scarsdale, New York.

Trey is an Associate for Strategic Communications at Manhattan Strategies, building unique digital moments that amplify client voices. Specializing in front-facing content development, he brings unparalleled passion to every brand and story. His diverse experience across industries—from tech to entertainment—enables him to craft tailored strategies that resonate with audiences and apply fresh perspectives.

Trey has a BA in Strategic Communications from Elon University. He lives in New York City.

Max is a Senior Associate for Strategic Communications at Manhattan Strategies, specializing in crafting communications strategies and distinctive voices and for executives and organizations. With a diverse background in political advocacy and research, journalism and social media strategy, Max brings an analytical approach to creative storytelling across every project. His expertise in digital thought leadership and communications campaigns elevate brand and executive presence to external and internal stakeholders, helping teams craft messages tailored to constantly changing digital and communications environments.

Prior to joining Manhattan Strategies, Max had roles in Political Research for Blue Compass Strategies and the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives and for the Queens Post as a journalist, uplifting voices and stories throughout NYC's largest borough. He has deep political experience, working across numerous campaigns, including Ben Kallos' campaign for Manhattan Borough President and local elections in Queens for State Assembly and City Council. 

Max has a B.A. in Political Science from SUNY New Paltz. He lives in New York City.