Erin Risner
Founding Partner
Erin Risner is a strategic storyteller and brand builder, bringing over 17 years of experience across the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, technology, and philanthropy sectors in communications, thought leadership, and marketing strategy. Her work has helped national and global brands—including Fortune 500 companies—cut through the noise, maximize their impact, and provoke action through compelling storytelling and brand positioning.
Erin has led high-impact campaigns that have reached over 500 million people and has secured and managed high-level strategic partnerships with major brands such as Warner Bros., Disney Studios, Amazon Studios, Levi’s, the Gates Foundation, ONE Campaign, AOL, and Teva. Her efforts have consistently driven organizational growth and enhanced brand visibility. She is an expert in public relations, social media strategy, influencer engagement, and multi-platform marketing, seamlessly blending traditional and digital media to elevate brands.
Erin's approach to her work is characterized by a blend of big-picture strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. She believes in the power of clarity and simplicity to provoke meaningful action and is dedicated to creating narratives that resonate on a profound level. Throughout her career, Erin creates opportunities to influence and inspire, driving positive change and fostering environments where impactful stories are told and heard.
Erin is deeply committed to empowering and educating young women. For more than a decade, she has served on the board for Girls to School, focused on girls' education and economic development in Mauritania, West Africa, reflecting her commitment to global educational equity.
Erin spend time outside of work with her two kids, two cats, and life partner, embracing the balance of family, creativity, and impact-driven work.