Joe Mandes
Associate Creative Director
B.F.A. in Writing for Screen and Television – University of Southern California
Joe brings a storyteller’s voice and a strategic mindset to his work as a creative lead. He’s worked with organizations like Special Olympics, Autism Speaks, and the American Kidney Fund, developing messaging that connects with people and encourages action.
As a senior marketing creative strategist, Joe pairs out-of-the-box ideas with precise strategy to achieve goals. He infuses digital marketing and nonprofit fundraising campaigns with fresh ideas and story-first approaches. Joe uses crisp, compelling copywriting to drive urgency—while clearly explaining complex issues in a way that makes audiences take action. His work has fueled record-breaking engagement and donations for a prominent political nonprofit and a high-stakes presidential campaign.
When he's not making his colleagues smile, Joe can usually be found enjoying movies, music, games, dogs, long walks in the woods, and Diet Coke—sometimes all at once.