Unofficial Title: Director of Creative Ambush(es)

Hometown: Midland, TX (but claims Houston)

Favorite part of the job: ALL. OF. IT.

Favorite book, podcast or show: Anything by Jodi Picoult or Taylor Jenkins Reid (books). NPR's daily podcast, Up First. TV: garbage reality TV that allows me to turn my brain off...

Professional super power: Building and nurturing relationships.

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: Too many to name but fiercely passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion, women's rights, protecting democracy, human rights, combating anti-Semitism and more.

Marketing/communications hot take: I hate the Oxford Comma. This is the hill I will die on.

If you insist, you can find her "real" bio below:

Our leading mind, Jenny Gustafson, serves as chief strategist and marketing consultant, while often overseeing project management of other vendors and/or partners as additional marketing needs come into play.

With 15+ of experience in the communications sector, specializing in public relations, strategic communications and social media strategy development and implementation, Jenny oversees the passionate team at Like Minds, who together serve as the marketing arm for clients of all sizes, acting as a true partner to help them achieve their goals.

Unofficial Title: Director of Keeping Clients Happy and Us Employed

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Current location: Portland, OR

Favorite part of the job: Working with an amazing team of like-minded individuals who create brilliant strategies that ultimately create lasting impact for all of our clients.

Favorite book, podcast or show: Picking a favorite book is a tough one. Since I have to choose, it would be A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas.

Professional super power: Remembering all the tiny details.

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: Women’s and LGBTQIA+ rights. Environmental protection and justice. Animal welfare.

Marketing/communications hot take: If you want to work with influencers and content creators, you need to set aside additional budget.

Unofficial Title: Director of Chaos Containment

Hometown: Houston, TX

Favorite part of the job: Learning about the positive impact our clients are making throughout our communities as a result of our team's work! Plus getting to meet clients, their customers and their amazing teams!

Favorite book, podcast or show: Love "The Big Bang Theory" show! Enjoy listening to "The Diary of a CEO," "A Bit of Optimism," and "What Now? with Trevor Noah" podcasts. The book I can always pick up for an insightful read is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and also love all the classics!

Professional super power: Mastering complex goals through intense focus and analytical mind! This transforms me into a budgeting queen! Love creating them! Plus a pursuer of knowledge followed by an unwavering passion for the non-profit world!

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: All of them supporting children, families, education, health, animal welfare, science, the arts and career development! Love YMCA, Houston SPCA, Children's Assessment Center, Collaborative for Children, Star of Hope, Miller Outdoor Theater, HMNS, Houston Art Alliance, Fresh Arts, Houston Public Library, BakerRipley, Gulf Coast Blood, MD Anderson, Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, MECA, Pro-Vision, Inc. and Bayou City Art Festivals!

Unofficial Title: Head of AP Style & Communications Quality

Hometown: Houston, TX

Favorite part of the job: My favorite part of the job is helping our clients increase their visibility and build meaningful connections within the community.

Favorite book, podcast or show: I can’t choose just one favorite book, but Salem’s Lot by Stephen King is definitely a standout for me.

Professional super power: My professional superpower is crafting compelling narratives that capture attention, tell a clear story and amplify a client’s message.

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: I love supporting Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary in Navasota, Texas. The nonprofit provides lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable wolves and wolfdogs while promoting education and conservation.

Marketing/communications hot take: Not every opportunity is a great opportunity. Quality over quantity matters.

Unofficial Title: Dr. "OMG you work with him? I love him!" Boffone

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Favorite part of the job: It is constantly moving. There are tons of moving parts. It requires creative, collaborative problem-solving.

Favorite book, podcast or show: Books: The Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe; I hate podcasts; binge-worthy shows: Broad City, PEN15, Riverdale!

Professional super power: One man band. Truly, he does it all.

Causes that are near and dear to his heart: LGBTQ+ inclusion, Immigration reform

Marketing/communications hot take: Most social media video content is overproduced

Unofficial Title: Director of Long-Game Relationships

Hometown: Houston, TX

Favorite part of the job: Working with our clients who are doing great work and making a positive impact in our community!

Favorite book, podcast or show: Emily in Paris (show), Everything Happens (podcast), When the Heart Waits (Book)

Professional super power: Wordsmith Master

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: United Methodist Church, Tony's Place, NAACP

Marketing/communications hot take: Relationships are critical. Knowing media members and how to help them succeed is crucial for public relations, especially during a time when inboxes are overflowing.

Unofficial Title: Head of Strategic Yapping & Cultural Translator (Gen Z Edition)

Hometown: Houston, TX

Favorite part of the job: My favorite part of the job is hands-down attending client interviews. I love being there to support my clients and seeing the behind-the-scenes of all the news stations I visit!

Favorite book, podcast or show: My all-time favorite book is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. As for shows, lately I have been binge-watching everything from I Love LA, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, to The Studio, but there’s one constant comfort show: Gossip Girl.

Professional super power: Talking to walls. Figuratively, of course…. It’s a handy skill in PR, networking and those awkward moments I always happen to catch myself in.

Causes that are near and dear to her heart: Ever since I was little, my parents have supported St. Jude, and I love it too. Make-A-Wish is also incredibly important to me. In college, my organization raised money for two kids and we got to meet them, which was incredible.

Marketing/communications hot take: Going viral is temporary; consistency builds brands. And I love the Oxford Comma.

Having led award-winning teams across a wide range of industries and markets, Meg's expertise in all things creative has been a huge benefit to Like Minds' clients. Meg leads our branding and graphic design service lines, providing creative direction and oversight of all design initiatives.

We'd never turn down an opportunity to meet brilliant marketing and communications minds!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work for a growing company that represents mission-driven businesses and organizations and that emphasizes making an impact, please email your resume, cover letter and work samples to our team!