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Called a “master juggler” by clients, Sam excels at organizational development, building consensus, and empowering stakeholders at every level within an organization by fostering opportunities and strong communication.

Sam is lead on all client accounts at Maven Strategic and is known for being direct and honest. Sam focuses on providing excellence in the details and prides herself on acting with integrity. She has mastered the art and skill of translating vision to reality and brings a passion to every organization and cause with whom she collaborates.

In 2015, Sam helped to establish the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), a nonprofit focused on developing clean energy solutions to serve low-income communities in Texas. In her time with TEPRI, she has helped raise over $1.2m for the organization.

Since 2016, she has been engaged as the Director of Operations for the Large Public Power Council (LPPC), an organization of the 27 largest community-owned utilities across the nation. Other notable clients include The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, the University of Texas at Austin, and Boy Scouts of America.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin. Sam enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and son.

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An optimist and a people person, she enjoys partnering with and empowering clients to reach their highest potential. Mary supports all clients at Maven while she leads our firm’s event and creative communication services.

Mary began her career in the office of Anneliese Dodds in the UK Parliament and moved on to support the startup of a diagnostics lab in San Antonio during the pandemic, Mary has worn many hats. Her diverse experience in communications and government affairs gives her the ability to build bridges, manage complex relationships, and enable progress across professional divides.

Mary is known for her creative solutions and resourcefulness under pressure.

Skilled in all forms of communication, Mary is known for transforming abstruse, jargon-filled writings into comprehensive, inclusive bodies of work. Equally, she is a savvy communicator and spokesperson, always bringing a calm presence and a bit of humor.

Mary graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in both journalism and government. Outside of the office, Mary enjoys watching movies with her friends and husband. In the springtime, you’ll find her in San Antonio celebrating Fiesta with her family.

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With a wealth of experience running events for private clients and, most recently, coordinating district-wide events for the 4th largest school district in Texas, Ginger excels in high-pressure environments. Her ability to build strong relationships is the key to her success. Her strategic approach ensures that every detail of an event is thoughtfully planned and executed, while her natural ability to take initiative helps turn ideas into action. Ginger thrives on adapting to new challenges and finding creative solutions that keep things running smoothly.

With a sharp eye for detail and a gift for problem-solving, she’s able to manage complex logistics while keeping the big picture in mind. Whether it's coordinating a team or handling client relationships, Ginger is known for being reliable, approachable, and always focused on achieving the best results.

Ginger graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two daughters in San Antonio, TX, where she loves to watch the latest movies and shows, read and bake.

Her collaborative approach enables her to work closely with clients, delivering exceptional member services, managing internal and external communications, and ensuring the provision of quality services that meet our clients' objectives. With her expertise in government relations and environmental strategies in the energy and natural resource industry, Kate is a valuable asset to the Maven team. Her specialty lies in creating meeting content and cultivating relationships with integrity and creativity, bringing your vision to fruition. We are confident that you will enjoy collaborating with Kate just as much as we do.

Kate’s career is rooted in the public sector where her work helping various entities across the state of Texas achieve compliance with air regulations earned her a well-respected reputation for being thoughtful and effective. Skillful in managing competing priorities, Kate is proactive, adaptable, and optimistic, always delivering quality results for clients.

Kate enjoys fostering healthy and productive communication styles and helping businesses reach both short and long-term goals. Her strategy of coming alongside businesses to support the execution of everyday goals helps to pave the way to success for our clients.

An Environmental Studies graduate from Texas A&M University in 2019, Kate was selected out of thousands of applicants to serve as a logistical planner for her sorority’s yearly recruitment events. When she’s not volunteering in the Kid’s Ministry at her community church, Kate enjoys hiking, swimming, and practicing yoga. The owner of an impressive vinyl record collection, Kate can often be found attending live music concerts in her hometown of Austin, Texas.

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Taylor has a background in the nonprofit sector working previously with multiple mission-driven national organizations. Building from this experience, Taylor has developed an impressive toolbelt of services they deploy to provide integral services needed to run and grow a nonprofit.

Taylor’s talents lie in both developing tailored solutions and executing vision. They are known for being both proactive and agile in client collaborations. A problem solver, Taylor remains results-oriented in their work to meet and exceed client expectations.

Taylor oversees operations management at Maven Strategic including event implementation, logistics management, and technical services. Priding themselves in reliability, Taylor shows up daily for our clients to ensure we are meeting deadlines and delivering successful outcomes.

Taylor has a bachelor’s degree in History from Texas State University. Quality time with friends and hiking with their dog Augustine are some favorite after-work activities, often combining both while exploring the Green Belt in Austin, TX.

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Matt’s broad base of knowledge ranges from energy generation and distribution, commercial & residential customer energy usage, and peak energy demand strategies.

Joining the team as Technical Coordinator in April 2023, Matt facilitates collaboration, provides support and analysis, and develops reporting that communicates the impact of our client’s work. Matt is driven to provide quality support to our clients through his passion for supporting our client’s strategic initiatives through the energy transition and ensuring equitable access to clean, reliable power for all.

Prior to joining Maven, Matt worked with public power and investor-owned utilities to design and implement utility-scale energy efficiency programs. Matt’s programs often had the beneficial outcomes of reducing low-income customers’ energy burden, providing access to innovative technologies to those customers, and providing a cleaner, healthier home. His experience with utility customers ensures they are always central to the priorities of our clients.

Matt graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. An avid nature enthusiast, Matt can often be found running at Austin’s Town Lake, traveling to a challenging hiking trail, and camping at one of Texas’ state parks.

Audra works with clients to set up strategic member services, oversee internal communications, implement strategic priorities, and deliver quality services to meet our clients’ goals.

Her corporate communications and management operations background gives her a unique ability to think soundly in high-pressure situations and react with a steady mind. Audra is known for being a creative thinker, team player, and valuable contributor.

Audra specializes in client communications, bringing a fresh perspective of the changing communication landscape to benefit to our clients. While in college, she worked alongside the Texas A&M Athletic Communications Office and was vital in the creation and distribution of mass communications campaigns. Audra started her professional career as a management trainee working for an operations and facility services company and eventually transitioned into high-volume recruiting. Her diverse background has honed her ability to oversee multiple projects with consistent success.

She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in English. In her free time, Audra enjoys cooking meals with her husband and spending time with her dog.

Rebeca is a committed multitasker and an enthusiastic team player, always willing to be the reliable "go-to" person for any task. Her primary responsibility is to provide executive assistance and administrative support to the Maven Strategic President and key clients, a role that demands exceptional organization, meticulous attention to detail, and adaptability.

Rebeca has an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and her two fur children. Her interests vary from creating art, exploring culinary delights, and playing pickleball.