WE’RE GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS

 

And committed collaborators.

We’re passionate about storytelling as a strategy to create change in the world. With substantial collective expertise and an extended network, we help our clients achieve maximum impact.

Our enterprising approach facilitates the understanding of complex ideas and accelerates adoption and growth.  

 

Meet the Team

  • Lisa Favero

    LISA FAVERO

    Strategic Lead

    Lisa, the fulcrum of ERO Projects, is a communications powerhouse committed to propelling great ideas and creative endeavors into the world. She has contributed in various capacities to websites, business plans, mobile apps, books, videos, exhibitions, catalogues, proposals, and campaigns in support of artists. Lisa also supports organizations and individuals in navigating power differentials, boosting creativity, and building relational awareness. Her international client base includes internet startups; numerous small businesses and leaders in the mental health, wellness and personal development fields; art institutions and civic arts organizations; a global network committed to sustainability; and a multinational consortium of agricultural producers. Lisa studied History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University.
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  • Sean O'Connor

    SEAN O’CONNOR

    Brand Strategy & Messaging

    Sean, creator of 3-Hour Think Tank, is a master marketer and award-winning writer with more than 25 years experience communicating the essence and value of a brand across channels. Sean knows businesses flourish with direction that is empathetic, exacting, and calibrated for growth. His clients span the consumer, technology, and professional services sectors with recent projects completed for The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Children's Hospital, Juno Therapeutics, and Microsoft.
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  • Loren Ryter

    LOREN RYTER

    Content Marketing & Digital Strategy

    As a published author, researcher, and software developer, Loren possesses broad analytical, writing, communications, and technological expertise. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Loren taught Southeast Asian political history at Cornell University and the University of Michigan. Recognized as an expert in Indonesian affairs, he has consulted with government agencies and lobbied congress. Subsequently, as the sole-proprietor of a software company, he developed broad skills in technology, business, and marketing. With the Ero Projects team, he has consulted on content marketing and digital strategy for clients in the commercial and non-profit sectors. Loren is equally agile with back-end digital support.
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  • Tim Killian

    TIM KILLIAN

    Crisis Communications & Public Affairs

    Distinguished by his resourcefulness and profound insight into the complexities of the communications landscape, Tim is a skilled navigator of turbulent waters. In his over 25 years of frontline service, he has assisted small businesses, notable public figures, government agencies, and large corporations, in addition to having served as the national spokesperson for Life Care Centers of America during the critical period of the COVID-19 pandemic. His strategic acumen has also extended to the forefront of political campaigns and landmark initiatives.

    Tim’s keen sixth sense in monitoring online media was honed through the successful execution of various projects. He holds a BA in Marketing Communications from Brigham Young University, and has also contributed to his field as an instructor of crisis communications at Seattle University.
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  • Brent Martin

    BRENT MARTIN

    Visual Storytelling

    For Brent, every project has a visual voice waiting to be heard and seen. He has worked with national and global consumer brands to create visual campaigns that speak louder than words, as well as with individuals to tell quiet, intimate stories that only a few will see. Whether using video or still photography, Brent is motivated by the challenges of capturing complex narratives, meaningful gestures, and inviting atmospheres that leave a viewer changed.
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  • Patrick Kelly

    PATRICK KELLY

    Design & Illustration & Marketing

    Patrick is a veteran visual communicator who turns brands into phenomena. Fresh, bold, and kinetic, his graphic work tells a client’s story with designs that catch and keep attention. Patrick specializes in illustrations and hand-lettering and never strays far from inspiration. His client roster includes international notables such as Microsoft, Salesforce, Dell, Ebates, HP, and Sephora. Patrick holds a BA in Visual Arts from Loyola University.
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  • Christopher Patil

    CHRISTOPHER PATIL

    Scientific Editing & Writing, Grant Proposals

    Christopher is a trained biologist and biochemist who enables scientific innovators to make an impact outside the lab. He has consulted on more than 3000 grant proposals, scholarly manuscripts, and technical summaries for academia, government, and industry. His expertise spans all fields of modern biology, including translational medicine and drug development. Christopher has also performed extensive research on aging and cancer at Berkeley, the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and MIT. Christopher holds a PhD in Biochemistry from University of California, San Francisco.
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  • Jack Skates

    JACK SKATES

    Digital Strategy & User Experience

    Jack is a user experience leader who has helped businesses big and small connect and thrive. After designing technology for more than 20 years, Jack knows how to create digital connectivity tools that are elegant, useful, and relevant. Jack has worked on everything from simple mobile applications to large-scale globalization projects for a leading auto manufacturer. His recent work has focused largely on responsive design and high-resolution prototyping. Jack’s star-studded client list includes eBay, Samsung, Sony, PayPal, and many more. Jack is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington.
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  • Bobby Ricketts

    BOBBY RICKETTS

    Organizational Development & Business Strategy

    Bobby is a veteran entrepreneur who knows that achieving greatness requires careful planning, integrated messaging, and a vigorous sense of purpose. A master of deep listening, Bobby uses critical insight to help corporate, governmental, and private enterprises harness their creative potential for dramatic breakthroughs that deliver true value and engender cultural shift. He has helped develop everything from communications software to entertainment content to human resource solutions, transcending cultural and ideological divides. His past projects span a variety of industries and four continents. Bobby holds an MA in Critical & Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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  • Christian Bjerring

    CHRISTIAN BJERRING

    Leadership Training, Organizational Development & Business Strategy

    Christian is an organizational strategist, accomplished author, and former C-level executive who cultivates in his clients the wisdom necessary for outstanding leadership. By ushering all levels of an organization into alignment with both its overarching business strategy and core values, he puts his clients on the fast track to success. Christian has shared his expertise as a visiting professor at Copenhagen Business School and the University of Copenhagen. Christian studied business at the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and holds an MA in Nordic Literature from the University of Copenhagen. In 2002, he was knighted by the Queen of Denmark in recognition of his contributions to Danish commerce.
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  • Raven Gregory

    RAVEN GREGORY

    Social Media Monitoring & Crowd-Funding

    Raven Gregory served as Executive Editor and Marketing Manager at Zenescope Entertainment for nearly a decade. His efforts established Zenescope’s noteworthy presence and reputation, brought them to the forefront of the industry, and secured their place as one of the top ten independent comic and graphic novel publishers in the United States.

    Raven is adept at ushering creatives through Hollywood’s vast complexities. He has skillfully negotiated intellectual properties through option and film adaptation in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, and New Line Cinema. He flexes his muscles in network-building, community positioning, and crowdfunding, imbuing campaigns with vibrant energy that build connections between creator and audience.
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  • Lone Brinkmann

    LONE BRINKMANN

    Writing, Danish & English Translation

    Lone is one part social media expert, one part storyteller, and two parts impact-driven writer. Scandinavia is her cultural turf, and she has partnered with artists, organizations, and businesses to expand their global reach via 21st-century channels. Lone’s work as a copy writer, editor, and translator is fueled by a love of language and a talent for turning phrases that faithfully render tone and meaning. Her publications include a series of literary articles and a book about Kierkegaard. Lone holds an MA in Culture and Communication from the University of Copenhagen.
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  • Eugene Petracca

    EUGENE PETRACCA

    Writing, Translation

    Eugene is a writer who can inform, persuade, entertain, and inspire with equal impact. When shaping a client’s message, he strategically targets the core audience and ensures that every word is the right word. This precision extends to his work as a translator. Eugene is proficient in more than a dozen languages and possesses expert knowledge of art, literature, music, and film. Eugene has worked as a writing instructor at Columbia University, where he is a PhD candidate in English and Comparative Literature.