Who We Are
We are creators, connectors, storytellers, and researchers. We have more than fifty years of combined professional experience, and we bring diverse perspectives and wisdom to our work.
Most importantly, we deeply value, trust, and listen to one another.
Lauren Cook (she/her)
Founder + Lead Strategist
Lauren is a writer, strategist, storyteller, and above all, a believer in the power of connecting. She believes when we connect with individuals, ideas, and the natural world around us, we can change ourselves and change the world.
Charlotte Moore (she/her)
Senior Advisor + Producer
Charlotte Moore is a career journalist and storyteller with more than 25 years of experience in news media. The Austin, Texas native was nine years old when she was first published in The Villager, her community newspaper. She’s been writing ever since.
Anne Bannister (she/her)
Advisor + Storyteller
Anne is a photographer and filmmaker who specializes in stories of human connection. She is both a sixth-generation Kansan and Texan whose art is inspired by the unique beauty of the two states she loves.
Victoria Wang (she/her)
Advisor + Researcher
Victoria Wang is a researcher and former early childhood educator who grounds her work in her lived experiences growing up in Texas as a second-generation Chinese American.
Andrea Fernández (she/her)
social media strategist
As a native of the Rio Grande Valley, Andrea uses her experience of living by the border to create inclusive communication strategies. Andrea is an innovative strategic communicator with experience in bilingual writing, public relations, and digital communications.