Our Team

Meet the team members working behind the scenes to bring 1871's mission to life.

Betsy Ziegler

CEO

Rachael Feuerborn

Chief Product Officer

Stephanie Miller

CXO

Alysha Aubrey Bursey

Sr. Director of Affinity Programs

Gabby Snedeker

Sr. Director of Innovation Labs

Elliott Brustad

Facilities Associate

Veronica Delgado

Manager of Startup Programs

Rhonda Fair

Sr. Front Desk Associate

Ceci Fischer-Benitez

Director of Startup Programs

Vinnie Frederico

Head of Member Experience

Sierra Garcia

Social Content Producer

Julia Gordon

Marketing Content Writer

Sarah Guminski

Head of Startup Experience

Martin Leanos

Operations Manager

Diana Lopez-Obaldo

Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement

Emely Matus

Sr. Manager Product Operations

Billy Ndizeye

Program Manager, Innovation Labs

Jessica Prath

Director of Talent Programs

Daniela Rosales

Event Coordinator

Erick Salvatierra

Director of Technology Operations

James Red Schmitt

Facilities Manager & Creative Supervisor

Robbie Shinder

Video Producer

Joey Stern

Program Manager, Innovation Labs

Olivia Thompson

Manager of Events

Andy Timmons

Early Stage Membership Manager

Beck Utigard

Partnerships Associate

Lydia Walters

Director of Events

Chris Widdess

Head of Partnerships

Garry Cooper Headshot

Martin Wilk

Controller

Carlynn Young

Integrated Marketing Manager