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Jeni is fueled by curiosity, creativity and comedy. If you’ve met her, you know she doesn’t take herself too seriously and loves to laugh, but she is also extremely passionate about her work. Jeni’s belief that everyone is better together is the foundation of HAVEN Creative and its success. As its founder and fearless leader, she operates as the creative visionary for the agency. Her passion for creativity and storytelling guides HAVEN’s clients through a process that connects the dots between brands and their communities to tell their unique story. Jeni will be the first to admit HAVEN is a team effort and puts the same passion for connecting people into making Mavens who love building community as much as she does. While she may be a Maven at community branding, she is still learning how to wrangle and raise her 2 rambunctious boys and keep a plant (seriously any plant) alive. Fortunately, her husband has the green thumb.

Jessica has always been known for her big visions and entrepreneurial spirit…her goal was to become President of the World at age six. While President of the World isn’t her title, Jessica uses that same visionary drive to implement inbound marketing and paid media campaigns for HAVEN’s clients. Jessica prides herself on treating each client’s project and budget as if it is her own – you can often find her searching for discount codes and negotiating rates to take her client’s budget further. She is committed to learning and truly understanding each client’s brand and business goals to ensure success and deliver exceptional service to all of our clients.

Ian is a natural problem solver and tinkerer whose experiences in community politics and nonprofit management give him a unique experience to create solutions for HAVEN clients’ marketing needs. His passion for finding innovative solutions stems from his endless curiosity and a willingness to dive head first into a new challenge. Growing up, this manifested in Ian disassembling a few small household appliances (Sorry, Mom). Thankfully, he now focuses that energy into helping the HAVEN Creative team deliver impactful products and compelling stories.

From a young age, Ally recognized a story’s profound impact, whether writing short stories, composing poetry or creating songs. Today, she channels this passion into shaping narratives for our clients. Ally brings her unique blend of creativity, dedication, and love of stories to every project. She enjoys guiding clients through the storytelling process, helping them uncover the story they deserve to tell. Outside of work, Ally has a profound love for travel and exploring nature. Beyond her passion for words and travel, she stays active through sports and has a deep appreciation for music.

Jordan began her career in marketing and advertising after graduating with a degree in Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. With a foundation built during her time at a specialty high school focused on mass communications, she quickly found her niche in helping to shape clients’ brands and tell their stories. At HAVEN, Jordan leverages her unique perspective, being on the cusp between Gen Z and Millennials, to provide fresh insights and a deep understanding of emerging trends. Outside of her professional life, Jordan enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with her family and her dog, Harry—named after the iconic Harry Styles, Prince Harry, and Harry Potter.

Maven Opal is our leader of brand awareness, company culture, and the mascot for being brave instead of sticking your head in the sand. When she’s not attending industry events, handing out awards or having fun on social media, she is traveling the world with our Mavens and lighting up our internal chats with joy and sass.

Alexa is an energetic Communications Manager with over seven years of experience in marketing, communications and non-profit management. She’s a proud UNC Chapel Hill alum with a Bachelor’s in Advertising and Public Relations (Go Heels!) Alexa is passionate about helping brands connect with their audience through strategic communications and authentic branding. When she’s not strategizing and creating content for clients at HAVEN, Alexa enjoys long nature walks, reading realistic fiction, watching her latest TV show obsession and soaking up time with her friends and family.