About Us

For over 20 years, Stephanie has worked with the senior leadership, communications and creative teams of nonprofits to develop their brand strategy, tell compelling stories, and create enriching, engaging learning tools.

She began her nonprofit work at the City of Chicago on workforce development projects, and next honed her skills in Senegal as communications lead for a local environmental organization. There she produced a radio show and filmed her first documentary, “Trees and People”. Stephanie has since worked in over fifteen countries as a filmmaker, communications trainer, strategist and storyteller. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and Business from University of Illinois and an MPhil from the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, England. Stephanie is co-chair of the Communications Network’s Chicago chapter and is passionate about creating opportunities for communicators to learn from each other. She also loves art, sailing, and Stevie Wonder.

John is a writer and brand strategist who helps clients understand their audiences, find their voices, develop stories and create innovative messages. Some of his recent successes include the Lincoln Park Zoo’s rebrand and development of its new tagline, “For Wildlife. For All.” and multiple communications campaigns for accounting firm Grant Thornton. His expertise includes writing for social media, newsletter development, print collateral and ad campaigns. When he’s not writing onscreen, John writes in his head while traveling, cycling, watching soccer matches and searching Chicago restaurants for the city’s best burger.

Ann’s passion for social justice led her to the nonprofit world. For over ten years she has worked and volunteered with nonprofits focused on education, homelessness, and health in Chicago and Boston. She received her BA from Simmons College in Boston and her Master’s in Women’s Studies from DePaul University. Ann is excited to bring her sales and development research experience to Ensemble Media. When she isn’t at work, she loves to bake and hang out with her dog, Minnie.

Dustin is passionate about storytelling through visuals, particularly for organizations committed to working for the greater good. For over ten years he has created print, web-based, video and motion graphics tools for nonprofits and private sector clients. Prior to joining Ensemble Media he worked for an advertising agency in Myrtle Beach, devising visual strategies for clients like Green Giant, Dunkin Donuts and Hampton Farms. He has a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. As a new Chicago transplant, he is actually thrilled by snow and enjoys bike riding, finding new eateries with his wife, and, making more visuals.

Dan supports nonprofits through creative graphic design and illustration. He has bolstered commercial brands and cause-driven initiatives like School-to-School International, ESPN, the Chicago Community Trust and Chicago’s Navy Pier. He excels at translating mission and vision into meaningful design, and is adept at incorporating infographics and data visualizations into print and digital tools to enhance understanding. Dan has an interest in experimental typography and used to run a storefront art gallery with his wife, Jessica.