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
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
Melanie Griffin Pugh
Director of Development
Sarah Guminski
Head of Startup Experience
Martin Leanos
Operations Associate
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
Veronica Rodriguez
PYROS Program Manager
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
Lydia Walters
Director of Events
David Waxberg
Head of Chicago Operations
Chris Widdess
Head of Partnerships
Martin Wilk
Controller
Carlynn Young
Integrated Marketing Manager