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Who We Are.

We love helping you solve your biggest challenges.

Our expert team weaves seamlessly into your team.

As a strategic communications and business consultancy, we work with organizations and individuals we believe in to build capacity, improve systems, and grow revenue. Founded in 2015, former teacher and edtech founder Stephen Silvius saw an opportunity to bring his love of learning, business strategy, people, and tools to clients who wanted help growing. Over the last decade, the company has grown to include a skilled team who are motivated by solving problems to drive impact.

Meet the team.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, no egos here – just enthusiasm to find the solution that’s right for you. Our expert communicators, marketers, strategists, systems-builders, technologists, creatives, and producers live to solve your biggest challenges.

Steve Silvius

Co-Founder

Passionate strategizer

Hi! I’m Steve. I’m a lifelong learner and my clients biggest supporter. I love solving your most important problems – especially if I can help you grow your organization’s revenue and internal capacity.

Fun Fact: I learned to juggle in a dream.

Patrick Shea

Co-Founder

Pioneering achiever

Hi! I’m Patrick. Every day, I get to help people and organizations achieve their goals and have a positive impact on the world – usually by helping to solve the biggest challenges they face improving internal processes, making technology do what it should, and producing compelling digital media.

Fun Fact: Past projects have taken me to the Amazon, the Arctic, and the wreck of the Titanic.

Jason Hibner

Technical Consultant

Analytical experimenter

Hi! I’m Jason. I’m passionate about merging tech with creative strategy to drive impactful digital experiences. With a robust background in building marketing solutions from websites to CRMs, I see opportunities for process and product through technical innovation.

Fun Fact: I’m an American living in Sweden—I’m slowly mastering the Swedish concept of lagom (the art of “just enough”).

Preethi Shankar

Chief of Staff

Calm doer

Hi! I’m Preethi. As Interwoven’s Chief of Staff, I bring over a decade of experience in corporate finance, sales analysis, and revenue strategy from Delta Air Lines, FedEx, and Bloomberg. Now, I see myself as a helper for the helpers–passionate about advising mission-driven organizations on how to grow and reach their full potential. I love building internal processes, optimizing project management, and bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic vision—all to drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Fun Fact: My birthday is on Halloween – I love candy but hate scary movies!

Elizabeth Gossens

Vice President of Strategic Communications

Creative connector

Hi! I’m Liz. I believe that people are at their best when they are able to focus on what they love. Where others see challenges, I see opportunities for creative solutions. I listen more than I talk. When navigating clients through conversations, I help them uncover ideal states for their organization, identify and map their assets, and find meaningful solutions. What motivates me most is helping my clients increase their impact.

Fun fact: I’ve costumed over a dozen shows for local theatre companies in Washington, DC.

Rebecca Sivy

Marketing Consultant

Hardworking harmonizer

Hi! I’m Rebecca. I’m a marketing consultant with over a decade of experience in developing, designing, and executing award-winning campaigns at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and communications. Orchestrating large, complex integrated marketing and advertising campaigns is what gets me out of bed in the morning – that and coffee.

Fun Fact: My first job was as a gymnastics coach. I can still do a handstand.

Who We Are.

Our expert team weaves seamlessly into your team.

Meet the team.

We solve your biggest problems so you can focus on what you do best.

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