We are consultants, creatives, and problem solvers.
We grow businesses for its people and the planet.
Sarah Cargill founded Statement Co. April 2024 to create a flexible consulting model aimed at growing every business with mutually reinforcing benefit to its people and the planet. Statement Co.’s mission is to empower organizations to thrive through go-to-market storytelling that aligns external impact with internal integrity.
We blend services for robust go-to-market solutions.
We bring deep, consulting experience in strategy, product, design, operations, change, marketing, and more. Our work begins with empathy, is humanized by story, and focuses on impact to drive transformational growth.
We bring a network of talent to help clients scale.
We serve individuals and organizations at varying points of growth and maturity. We scale services through the Statement Co.llab, a network-based team of talented, trusted, seasoned collaborators ready to organize into larger teams to take on more complex, large-scale projects.
Team begins with a trusted Co.llab.
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Anthony DeMarco
CREATIVE & ART DIRECTOR
Anthony DeMarco is a Creative Lead, Art Director, and designer with 15+ years in advertising. He solves creative challenges by translating brands and ideas into compelling experiences across digital and physical spaces. His collaborative approach integrates diverse perspectives into cohesive visual narratives that connect authentically with audiences. By effectively linking concepts to execution, Anthony creates meaningful brand experiences that deliver results.
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Anusha Suntheram
STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
With 20+ years of experience in program and change management, strategy, finance, and supply chain management, Anusha brings a proven ability to solve complex problems, lead high-impact initiatives and deliver measurable results. She has also led automation efforts and transformed teams from transaction processing to exception management and root cause resolution.
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Becky Burd
USER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
A strategic design expert with 25 years of experience working with internationally iconic brands such as Nike, Marc Jacobs, DKNY, NBC Universal, Spotify, Verizon, and T-Mobile, Becky has made her mark as a visionary digital leader. She is regarded as a tenacious catalyst who has transformed the products, services, and brands of over 50 B2C companies, from Fortune 500s to small startups.
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Brandi Buckman
COMMUNICATIONS & CHANGE
Brandi is a communications catalyst who architects narratives that drive lasting organizational change and sustainable business impact - powered by AI systems that scale authentic storytelling. From Fortune 100 companies (Microsoft, Intel, Nike) to scaling startups, she partners with leaders to build and execute communications strategies using AI - creating workflows that that establish powerful digital presence while driving market positioning and growth.
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Bryan Rhoads
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Bryan brings 30+ years of experience leading digital business strategies for startups and global brands like Boeing, Micron, NASA, and the European Space Agency. As the founder of Intel’s Media Lab, he pioneered early social media, designed high-profile media properties, and ran the award-winning the Creators Project w/ VICE Media. His expertise lies in crafting unconventional experiences, teaching at the university-level and delivering scalable programs that push brands to embrace innovation and deliver long-term value.
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Christina Nghiem
LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Christina is a learning experience designer with 14+ years of creating intentional, human-centered, and delightful learning that empowers leaders and teams. She combines strategy, design thinking, brain science, storytelling, and visual design / branding to turn organizational needs into transformational growth experiences with lasting impact.
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Cory Morgan
PRODUCT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Cory is a seasoned business and technology leader with 25+ years of experience delivering strategic, results-driven digital transformation. He specializes in aligning business strategy with impactful technology solutions, blending deep expertise in product strategy, program management, agile execution, and change leadership. Known for driving measurable outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments, Cory brings a user-centered, innovation-focused mindset and a collaborative, cross-functional approach.
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Courtney Vogelaar
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Courtney has 20+ years of experience in finance and operations management. Guided by her extensive background leading finance and operations teams, she brings a holistic perspective to every project—combining big-picture thinking with grounded analysis and implementation. Through Fractional CFO and Advisory support, she helps organizations translate data into direction—streamlining operations and guiding decisions that drive momentum and results.
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David Bernal
OPERATIONS & PROUCT MANAGEMENT
David is a technology strategy, product, program, and operations consultant with 20+ years of experience designing solutions that are scalable, resilient, and valuable to the business. He excels at organizing high-performing teams that drive alignment, goals, outcomes, and measurable results across business and technology functions.
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Erik Helmer
DESIGN & ART DIRECTOR
Erik is an experienced creative with a diverse background, bringing years of expertise in art direction, physical space branding, storytelling, and digital deliverables to the table. He has created compelling and strategically-aligned visual solutions for leading companies such as Nike, Microsoft, and Levi's, as well as creative agencies and startups.
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Gregory Welker
WEBSITE, DESIGN & CREATIVE
Gregory is a multi-disciplined and heart-centered creative with 20+ years of experience collaborating with agencies and businesses of all sizes. He provides a diverse range of creative services, including branding, website development, illustrations, and music composition. He aims to design for authenticity, bold design, impactful collaboration, and strong relationships.
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Jen Macias
DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY
Jen is a creative systems thinker with 10+ years of experience leading accessibility transformation across public and private sectors—helping organizations design experiences that nurture connection, belonging, and access for all. With a background in biology and expertise in trauma-responsive design, she empowers teams to navigate challenges with beauty, function, and care.
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Jenna Starkey
Jenna is an ICF-accredited professional coach with a background in human-centered communications strategy. She specializes in helping professionals discover fulfillment through strength-based personal and leadership development. Jenna guides individuals to unlock their authentic potential and create meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.
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Kayla Fowler
OPERATIONS
Kayla is an operations leader with 9+ years of experience helping teams work smarter—not harder. She’s led business operations at Slalom, streamlining processes, shaping culture, driving cross-office initiatives, and empowering leaders with the tools and insights they need to succeed. Known for bringing clarity, accountability, and a people-first approach.
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Kaveh Jam
STRATEGY, M&A & TRANSFORMATION
Kaveh is a strategy and M&A operator who has spent 12+ years working with more than 50 companies, from early stage startups and PE-backed brands to global names like Prada, Meta, Google DeepMind, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), helping them scale, transform, and navigate transactions including integrations and separations. His work spans M&A, digital transformation, data and growth strategy across media, sport, fashion, and consumer internet.
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Lee Wilmoth
L&D & ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Lee Wilmoth is a learning designer, strategist, and facilitator with 10+ years of experience. They blend human-centered design, adult learning, and facilitation to deliver engaging learning experiences that improve culture and organizational development. Lee has worked across many sectors including government, tech, retail and healthcare, always embedding equity and inclusion into their practice.
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Lindsey Gice
STRATEGIST & DESIGNER
Lindsey is a multi-disciplinary strategist and designer who works across services, digital products, physical spaces, change management, and process improvement. She specializes in finding the intersection of satisfying user needs, achieving business goals, and expressing the uniqueness of a brand.
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Manni Bojnordi
PROGRAM & OPERATIONS
Manni is a strategic and results-oriented program leader with 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale and complex initiatives for sustainable growth. He is experienced partnering with diverse teams to drive thought leadership, program objective alignment, clear prioritization, budget management, and business value.
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Meggie Rose Repp
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
Meggie offers a range of creative services related to photography and branding fueled by a passion for artful aesthetics and systematic design thinking. Her work includes collaborations with brands such as ThirdLove, Afterpay, and Lifetime Entertainment.
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Melissa Myers
MARKETING OPERATIONS
Melissa’s 15+ year career spans Marketing, Partnerships, and Project Management, with a passion for digital organization and building processes that prioritize impact over output. She has worked with companies such as Picsart and The New York Times, while also helping startups and established brands alike improve operations and adopt smarter, more sustainable ways of working.
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Michele 'MJ' Jordan
HR & WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
A results-driven HR executive with 20+ years of experience, MJ has successfully led teams through complex enterprise-wide transformations across industries, including Nike, The Standard, Accenture, and Procore. With a unique blend of HR leadership, talent strategy, change management, and culture expertise, she partners with organizations to drive impact at scale.
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Mika (Jensen) Bonus
PRODUCT, PROGRAM & CHANGE
Mika is a passionate Product, Program, Change, HR, and DEI leader with 9+ years of experience shaping people strategies, building inclusive programs, and driving enterprise-wide change across tech, finance, and manufacturing. They lead with clarity, craft impactful communications, connect cross-functional teams, and use data and tech to elevate employee experiences rooted in purpose and belonging.
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Mina Engquist
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Mina is a marketing professional with a background spanning a diverse set of industries. From children’s toys, to healthcare, to religious antiques, she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to every project. Mina values playfulness, connection, and a deep understanding of human behavior, using these principles to craft engaging and meaningful campaigns that resonate with audiences.
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Nate Dolce
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nate is a seasoned creative executive with 20+ years experience at brands like Nike, Starbucks, Pepsi, 23andMe, T-Mobile, Maytag, Hershey’s, and more. He excels in reimagining businesses with c-suite executives through innovation, marketing, and branding initiatives to push the boundary of what’s possible.
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Ron Brissette
BRAND CREATIVE STRATEGY & STORYTELLING
A proven leader with experience in brand and creative leadership, across the retail, travel, financial and health care industries. Ron has led global creative services organizations, as well as multiple global initiatives, including the iconic American Airlines rebrand. Ron is passionate about storytelling, design, brand strategy, fostering collaboration and delivering impactful experiences.
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Sarah Cargill, MBA
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sarah is a creative sense maker with 15+ years of experience in management consulting leading business transformations and growth at big brands like Nike and Columbia Sportswear—designing strategies, empowering high-performing teams, crafting brand communications, and driving change adoption through storytelling.
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Shelley Stevens
MARKETING & CREATIVE
Shelley is a brand marketing executive with 15+ years leading creative campaigns, branded activations, and integrated storytelling across global accounts. She has proven ability to guide cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and translate client briefs into unforgettable experiences that build trust and drive business outcomes. She is passionate about culture, creativity, and pushing boundaries to deliver high-energy, high-impact work.
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Victoria Price-Doucet
DATA & ANALYTICS
Victoria is a data and analytics leader driving business insights for retail and supply chain analytics for 15+ years. She brings organized, innovative, and creative data solutions to solve complex data and software problems with executives and teams.
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Zhou Fang
INTERSECTIONALITY & LEADERSHIP
Zhou Fang is an Intersectionality Practitioner, Mindset Teacher, and Leadership Consultant whose practice centers on leadership, people, and culture. She specializes in helping clients practice intersectionality, the Abundance Mindset, intentionality, restoration, and healing. Additionally, she produces and hosts The Intersection podcast, and serves on the board of Portland HR Management Association and as a thought leader for the Policy Committee at Women’s Foundation of Oregon.
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Adriane Jones
COACHING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Adriane is on a mission to make work better. She has 10+ years of experience partnering with Talent Development and Learning & Development teams to create award-winning leadership development programs and trainings that enhanced employees’ professional journeys. She has experience with brands like Columbia Sportswear Company, Hinge, Rent-A-Car, Lyft, and Nike.
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Andrew Woolridge
CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR
Andrew is a program and operations consultant of 15+ years who leverages collaboration, technology, and data to drive efficiencies and effectiveness. He excels at agile project management, operational planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision making.
Our values connect us.
Attunement +
Resonance +
Authenticity +
Integrity +
Artistry +
Distinction +
Agility +
Resilience +
Attunement + Resonance + Authenticity + Integrity + Artistry + Distinction + Agility + Resilience +
We pride ourselves on the quality of our experiences.
We hold ourselves to a high bar, often go the extra mile, and seek out meaningful feedback to grow. We want clients to have an empowering, collaborative, and fun experience with us. Our engagement framework is made up of six components:
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to understand you and your brand
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that helps forge new pathways
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through human connection, ideas, and tools
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to co-create meaningful outcomes
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that meets you where you are
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that facilitates connection, growth, and transformation