Who we are

Maiya is a creative leader and collaborator who crafts digital solutions to augment the impact of changemakers. She is a self-taught coder with over a decade of hands-on experience. In 2009 she founded Mangrove with the goal of building websites that help people do good in this world. Maiya aligns people toward actionable goals that help articulate and communicate their organization's purpose and impact on the web, with people, planet, purpose and equity at the core. She has led over 200 website projects for changemakers and purpose-driven organizations.

Maiya enjoys the creative problem solving of her work, especially figuring out solutions that combine sharp technical thinking with real human experiences in mind. She values working alongside a diverse team of talented people who are passionate about what they do, and is delightfully intrigued by each of the clients Mangrove works with. Mostly, she loves collaborating with partners and clients who do meaningful work.

Maiya led Mangrove to become a Certified B Corp in 2016 and has since championed the cause of socially and environmentally conscious businesses deepening their impact.

A Bay Area native, Maiya now lives in the mountains of Truckee, CA with her husband and two little humans. You might also find her in Oakland or Australia, where she tends to show up on a regular basis.

With one eye on the details and the other on the big picture, Andrew serves as creative director at Mangrove. His mission is to design a web that is more humane, that is crafted ethically, that is available to all visitors regardless of ability, and that is built using open source technologies. With over 20 years of experience working with innovative and diverse mission-driven clients from around the globe, he brings his skills as a designer, technologist and ally to every client engagement.

He is the former principal at Manoverboard, which he founded in his Brooklyn apartment before moving to Canada in 2005 with his family. Andrew led Manoverboard to become Manitoba's first Certified B Corp in 2013, winning numerous design and other awards along the way.

Andrew is active in the B Corp and Canadian design communities and recently helped create a scholarship for BIPOC design students. He serves on the board of the RGD (opens in new window). He has taught design, theory and management at the University of Manitoba's School of Art and at Red River College Polytech. When not in front of the screen, he is an avid runner. He writes a designer-focused newsletter at Dear Designer (opens in new window). Previously, Andrew worked at The Rockefeller Foundation, helping to manage a fellowship program that supported young leaders advancing small-d democracy and civil society. He received a BA from Brown University and an MFA from SUNY Albany, and he is a recipient of Fulbright and NYFA fellowships.

Chae has been building for the web since the mid-90s starting as just one more way to copy his older brother. Chae brings a rare combination of technical depth and philosophical curiosity to every problem he solves. With a background spanning philosophy, business, and decades of hands-on development, he's drawn to challenges that demand lasting solutions. Originally from Atlanta, Chae has called South America home for over a decade, living in Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil. He remains connected to the next generation of the web by through ongoing mentorship at coding bootcamps.

Chloe got her start in the video production world and fell in love with all it takes to bring creative ideas to life. From spreadsheets to scripts, she brings her passion for storytelling along with a keen eye for detail and serious project management skills to every assignment.

Chloe delivers her best work when she feels challenged, learns new things, and contributes to mission-driven projects. Her love of puzzles, solving complex problems, and devising new and improved systems and processes make her project management role a natural fit.

Outside office hours, you can find her watching the latest indie film, working on a sudoku, cycling with her adventurous pup in tow or, as a multi-hyphenate hobbyist, enjoying one of her many projects in the works.

A love of art and drawing led Karen to a career in design. After more than two decades in the field, she is an accomplished art director and senior designer with experience in both print and digital mediums.

Karen is a strong creative collaborator with a keen eye for consistency and detail. She relishes taking a deep dive into diverse projects, initiatives, companies and the people behind them to create something beautifully purposeful.

When not designing, Karen is happiest outside wandering or cycling a trail, especially with her Nikon camera in hand. She also loves playing music and is currently learning the ukulele.

Mariam is a results-driven Client Account Manager with over 5 years of experience fostering strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service. She has a proven track record of exceeding expectations by understanding clients' unique needs, ensuring smooth project delivery and building trust through transparency and effective communication. Passionate about supporting mission-based organizations, Mariam thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at managing multiple clients simultaneously.

When she's not taking care of our clients, she enjoys exploring her city's vibrant neighborhoods, uncovering hidden gems and soaking in all of Toronto's cultural diversity.

Senka is a Front-End Developer based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She started her career six years ago, and she loves being in a field that continually challenges her and encourages her to grow year after year. Outside of work, Senka has a passion for volunteering and DIY projects, and she always enjoys a good game night with friends.

Aykan is a developer based in Turkey. With nine years of experience under his belt, the thing he appreciates most about his career is constantly having the opportunity to take on new challenges and better himself. Aykan's passions outside of work are basketball and music. He enjoys playing guitar and is always up for learning new instruments.

Shelby worked in the nonprofit world for years, so when she pivoted to a career in design, bringing her skills to a mission-driven organization was a natural step. What she enjoys the most about her work is watching the evolution of ideas, from inception to visual reality. In her time away from the computer, Shelby enjoys yoga, practicing Spanish, and hopping on the train to explore different hikes around her home base in the UK.

Dan is a Venezuelan frontend developer based in Argentina, with a background in electronic engineering and a growing passion for creating beautiful, functional interfaces. He began working in frontend development in 2021 but has always been drawn to visual results and the thrill of solving tricky problems.

Before diving into tech, Dan worked as a professional musician and also explored photography—mainly street and landscapes—and sound design for artists and TV. He still finds himself jumping between creative worlds.

Offline, you'll likely find Dan out on his bike, camera in hand, or spending time with a temporary furry roommate, as he fosters rescued pets until they find their forever homes.

With a background in graphic design and illustration, Cris spent several years working as a designer before transitioning into fullstack development and UX/UI. Her experience across a variety of creative disciplines gives her a multidisciplinary perspective that she brings to every project. She enjoys creating thoughtful, accessible digital experiences that are visually engaging and intuitive.

Motivated by projects that have a positive impact, Cris enjoys learning, solving problems, and collaborating with people who care about creating meaningful work.

When she's away from the computer, she enjoys sailing, climbing, traveling, listening to music, and spending time in her garden.

Jonathan taught himself to code websites while he was still in high school to share photos from events where he volunteered as a photographer. To this day, he likes creating things that are useful and values companies that consider social good in their bottom line. With an intense focus on optimization and clean coding standards, Jonathan makes sure our code is always in tip top shape. He loves that Mangrove is a B Corp that's focused on making the world better.

Based in Winnipeg, Lindsay supports Mangrove with business development and marketing coordination. With over a decade of experience helping organizations and creative teams meet their goals and share their stories, she brings a flexible, thoughtful approach to every project—whether crafting proposals, managing client communications, or coordinating and writing content. Lindsay spends a few months each year travelling and working on the road, finding inspiration and joy in new places and experiences.

Column & Row (opens in new window) is a boutique consulting agency that believes in good data to drive good business decisions. Mangrove has partnered with C&R since 2020.

Founder Jess Poulin uses data and analytics to help companies and nonprofits reach the right audiences at the right time. Column & Row supports strategies and tactics that optimize authentic communication and connection through data and detailed consultation.

Rachel Dearborn (she/they) is a communications and brand strategist with over 15 years of experience working with social justice organizations in the US and globally to build powerful, meaningful brands and strong networks. Previously, Rachel led communications for Tides, where she spearheaded a rebrand while rebuilding the communications function from the ground up. Rachel also led the development of new narrative change technologies and tactics as Campaign Lab Director at Upwell and provided communications strategy and implementation to various nonprofit and foundation clients at Spitfire Strategies.  See more on Dearborn's website (opens in new window).