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

Megha Balamurugan
Partner Experience Associate

Elliott Brustad
Facilities Manager

Veronica Delgado
Manager of Startup Programs

Rhonda Fair
Sr. Front Desk Associate

Ceci Fischer-Benitez
Director of Startup Programs

Karina Fochtman
Head of Operations

Vinnie Frederico
Head of Member Experience

Sierra Garcia
Social Content Producer

Julia Gordon
Marketing Content Writer

Sarah Guminski
Head of Startup Experience

Martin Leanos
Director of Operations

Diana Lopez-Obaldo
Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement

Emely Matus
Director of Marketing

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

Martin Wilk
Controller

Carlynn Young
Integrated Marketing Manager