Our Team

Britt Erickson

Founder & Principal

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Britt is a learning designer and facilitator with deep roots in education. She began her career teaching sixth grade, then spent years designing school systems and learning first-hand how to help people move past what they've always done to build something innovative and effective. Today, that practitioner's rigor shapes her work with foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises in education, technology, healthcare, and energy, where she designs experiences that make bold action possible. She is the founder of Franklin Street Studio and a devoted violinist, a practice she picked up as a child and has never put down.

Brian Lightfoot

Experience Designer

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Brian is a researcher, facilitator, and learning designer who helps organizations build capacity and turn bold ideas into experiences that spark connection and expand opportunity. He draws on his published work on social capital and education, along with his experience founding programs that open doors for emerging leaders, to design experiences that are thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real relationships. He lives in Denver with his wife and their active toddler, who keeps him curious, humble, and constantly moving.

Christina Jenkins

Co-founder of the Inspiration Project; Experience designer

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Christina Jenkins is a designer and academic leader who helps institutions close the gap between what they value and what they do. She is faculty in the MA Social Design program at MICA, where she has led curriculum redesign, faculty hiring, and program strategy. She's known for asking the hard questions, making complex ideas usable, and building the kinds of structures that help people actually follow through on what they care about. Christina lives in Baltimore, where she is also a writer, neighbor, and parent.

Marielle Narcisa

Experience Designer & Operations Specialist

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Marielle is a project manager who designs systems that make work feel more human. She has a background in fundraising, volunteer management, DEI, and event planning, and is developing her graphic design practice. She believes that when orchestrated intentionally, strong operations can build strong relationships. A Bay Area native and avid city-hopper, she and her husband, Emre, call London, England home.

Rob Strain

Co-founder of the Inspiration Project; Experience Designer

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Rob is a former first grade teacher and current coach, designer, and strategist. He founded Lemon Battery to empower changemakers to define and mobilize their best ideas — whether in a school, non-profit, or global corporation. He lives in Oakland with his husband, daughter, and dog and is currently pushing his own learning curve through bread-making.

Sarah Pumpian

Operations & Relationships Coordinator

Sarah is a project manager, educator, and artist whose work bridges creativity, logistics, and community. With a background in teaching, music, and event production, they bring care and intention to every detail. Sarah believes that strong systems and genuine connection create the conditions for creativity to thrive. They live in Denver with their partner and cat.