Who We Are

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Helen
Lansdowne Resor
Our Right Brain
Advertising’s Original Leading Lady
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Gertrude
Cox
Our Left Brain
The “First Lady of Statistics”

We rely on both sides of our brains to function.

The left is all about logic, using facts and problem-solving to act in the most efficient and effective way possible. And the right is the go-to side for creativity, where imagination and innovation thrive. That leaves us wondering, “Why should advertising be any different?”That’s why we use data and insights to inform every step of our process. While other agencies believe in a creative- or media-first approach, we believe that creative and media cannot successfully exist without an equal balance of each other. Breaking down these silos is what allows us to build branded content and campaigns that work hardest for you.

Our Founders

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Becca Post

Co-founder + CEO

Since its founding in 2016, Becca has led Helen + Gertrude to more than triple in size by staying true to her core values of practicing empathy, transparency, and finding creativity in every facet of building a business.

She began her foray into the advertising space when she joined Brand Networks as their first designer, where she then built the Creative and Content Services Teams. The latter, seeing double digit growth year-over-year. The small five-person team quickly became a 250-person, global company changing the game for some of the world’s largest brands. 

‍Fun facts, Becca grew up on a small family farm where she developed a passion for sustainable food practices. She's also a foster dog mom, pups from both The National Great Pyrenees Rescue and Rescue Pit have been welcomed into Becca's home (including the 2 she adopted!)  

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Leire Bascaran

Co-founder + Chief of Strategy

The peanut butter to Becca’s jelly, our go-to left brain Leire, leads the integration of our client services, media, and analytics teams.

Leire’s MO? To provide clients with tangible results that strategically meet their goals all while ensuring our mission and values are reflected across every touchpoint. She also leads the charge of Business Development and empowers clients with a wealth of offerings.

Prior to H+G, she began her career at Xerox within Sales Enablement and Marketing. Subsequently, she moved to Brand Networks, where she took on several roles within the Data Analytics, Content Strategy, and Client Delivery groups (Oh, & met Becca!) 

Fun facts, Leire grew up in Mexico, went to college in Montreal, and now resides with us in the U.S. She’s bilingual and well-traveled. She also is a super mom of 2 and is a great advocate for realistic work/life balance.

Meet The Team

Hannah Nelson
Marketing Manager
Tegan Jenner
Media + Insights Lead
MacKenzi Nelson
Art Director
Matt Kirsch
Senior Copywriter
Autumn Mack
Junior Video Editor
Ashley Mason
Senior Communication Strategist
Kristen Jones
Account Director
Luigi Comba
Cinematographer
Claire O'Reilly
Copywriter
Katie Drake
Media Strategist
Howie Reitz
Financial Controller
Allison Kunz
New Media Designer
Jill Duff
Creative Services Lead, Copy
Danae King
Account Manager
Abbey Greendyke
Media + Insights Lead
Megan Barrette
Senior Production Editor
Caleb Ng
Junior New Media Designer
Greg Caple
Senior Media Strategist
Noah Kay
Senior New Media Designer
Amy Sadler
Creative Services Lead, Production
Chelsea Crist
Insights Strategist
Singa Guei
Media Coordinator
Shannon van Niekerk
Client Services Lead, Project Management
Séamus Spencer
Creative Services Lead, Design
Danielle Raymo
Account Manager
Kirsten VandenBout
Director, Creative Services
Sammy Boyd
Copywriter
Molly Leo
New Media Designer
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Mike Garsin

Advisor

Mike has spent the last two decades helping to grow internet and technology companies by advancing marketing effectiveness. His bread & butter? Identifying, designing, and implementing innovative solutions through technology and creative.

Mike is the Co-founder, CEO and former CTO of Brand Networks, an Augeo Company. There, he focuses on growth through new product development, engineering services, and technology partnerships.

Brand Networks has been responsible for delivering social advertising and content for half of the Fortune 100 and 17 of Ad Age’s 25 Most Advertised Brands.

Working At Helen + Gertrude

Right brain, meet left. See what working with the other side is all about.

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Award-Winning

Digital Marketing Effectiveness Campaign | Silver

NYX Awards

Strategic Social Media Campaign | Gold

NYX Awards

Digital Advertising Campaign | Gold

Ava Digital Awards

Certified

Certified WBENC BadgeCertified WBE BadgeCertified SBA WOSB BadgeWorkplace Leaded in DEI Certification from 540 WMain
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