Who We Are
We’re experts, ready to lend you a hand.
Experts in what? Glad you asked!
For starters, we have extensive experience with all the various and sundry parts of online tools — websites, enewsletters, accessibility, artificial intelligence, user experience, information architecture, privacy, browser notifications, SEO, DNS, and other TLAs.
Then also, we're adept with traditional publishing: magazines, graphic design, photography, exhibitions and conferences, book writing.
On top of all that, we're well informed about the daily and yearly concerns of universities and non-profits and board organizations.
TL;DR: We’re experts in all things digital, which means you don’t have to be.
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Travis Smith
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)President, Founder. Creator of many ExpressionEngine add-ons, Expert with multiple CMSs. Was editor of large news websites (Variety, Los Angeles Times), university lecturer, board member @ VUL, WFDF, OpenMedia, conference speaker, Ultimate frisbee #SOTG @ USAU, UC, Leiout, Boracay), Canadian & American. Mac user. Loves gadgets and camping.
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Chris Townsend
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Chief Projects Officer. With many years of experience as a producer and project manager under his belt for a wide variety of clients in both the for and non-profit sectors, Chris helps to ensure that we deliver quality projects on time and within budget. His passions include music, art, design, travel, and food. (Yes, food can be a passion!)
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Tammy Meyers
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Operations Manager. Tammy oversees operations at Hop Studios, ensuring processes run smoothly. She led the company’s rigorous B Corp certification and champions the use of AI to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. With a background spanning non-profits and co-founding tech companies, she brings a broad and strategic perspective to creative operations. Based in Vancouver, BC, Tammy enjoys the culinary arts inspired by iconic chefs, exploring the outdoors, watercolour painting, and volunteering with Elderdog to support senior dogs in need.
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Gilbert Lin
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Director, Add-on Development. Beyond his prodigious understanding of web development and interactive design, he’s a guy who does a bit of everything. Knows how to cook well, makes a mean kimchi, takes decent pictures, does music, plays badminton competitively, hikes, and he knits scarves that would sweep you off your feet. Favourite food: Indian Curry.
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Rowan Sentesy
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Senior Web Developer (Freelance). Rowan has been working with web technology for over 15 years and is the co-founder of Bellyfit Enterprises, an online fitness business he runs with his wife. He is a semi-professional DJ, and a beach volleyball player. When not behind decks or on sand, you’ll find him in the back country hiking or snowboarding some of Vancouver Island’s amazing terrain.
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Elena Guillen
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Administrative Assistant. Making magic happen behind the scenes with 10+ years in administration and customer service. Elena brings their keen eye for detail and their passion for spreading joy and uses both to make other’s lives easier. Outside of the office, you can usually find them creating - perhaps with a pencil, perhaps with a crochet hook or a needle and thread.
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Travis “TJ” Bracegirdle
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Jr. Web Developer. Computer Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in software development across multiple programming languages. Passionate about applying modern software engineering principles to solve real-world problems; thrives in collaborative team environments. You’ll also find him on the golf course, playing piano (15+ years), or cruising scenic routes in his manual car.