Solutions By the Movement for the Movement
Cutting-Edge Strategy, Training, and Media Relations for Organizations Building a Better World
Meet Our Team-
Kelsea Wilkerson
Communications Associate
Kelsea caught the political bug in spring 2015 when she studied in DC as an Archer Fellow with the University of Texas (Hook 'em). During that time she worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Communications intern. After spending time at both FleishmanHillard and Weber Shandwick in Dallas, Kelsea realized her heart was in DC. She joined the Megaphone team in September 2016 as a Communications Associate and has never looked back. What she loves most about Megaphone Strategies is the undying fire displayed by the team as they work tirelessly to impact the lives of others using communications. In her (rare) spare time she enjoys reading news articles and watching youtube makeup & natural hair videos.
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Kalleigh Landstra
Finance & Operations Manager
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Edil De Los Reyes
Special Projects Advisor
Edil is the daughter of Filipino immigrants. The experiences of her family shaped her political interests and understanding of social justice. Over the years, Edil's work has focused on engaging and strengthening underrepresented communities to secure a seat at the table. As an advocate, Edil has worked at PowerPAC.org, PowerPAC+, One Nation Working Together campaign, and the California Democratic Party. In her spare time, Edil bakes copious amounts of cookies and blogs.
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Molly Haigh
Founder and President
Molly Haigh has years of experience making big progressive ideas into a practical reality through storytelling and targeted media campaigning. She spent the last 4 years leading anti-rape work at FitzGibbon Media, and has led national communications work for dozens of social justice organizations. Molly is an alumni of PCCC, 350.org, and President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, she got her start as a community organizer in the LGBTQ, climate, and immigrant rights movements and on Democratic campaigns across the country.
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Diane May
Communications Manager
Diane May began working in politics in 2006 and since then has held numerous positions in research and communications for progressive campaigns throughout the country. Most notably she worked to re-elect President Obama in 2012 and on U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Diane is most passionate about protecting voting rights and combating climate change.
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Nina Smith
Director of Media Relations
Nina serves as director of media relations at Megaphone Strategies, a social justice, public relations firm chaired by Van Jones, CNN Commentator and President of Dream Corps. Prior, she served as communications director for a youth-focused research and advocacy non-profit called Young Invincibles, based in Washington, D.C. Smith has an extensive political and communications background, helping to build extensive intergovernmental, faith and constituency relationships for Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker -- a county among the most affluent for African Americans in the U.S. Smith also served in the O’Malley-Brown Administration (from 2007 -2011), where she was Governor O’Malley’s chief spokeswoman during his second term (2014-2015). Additionally, Smith served as deputy press secretary in the Obama Administration at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and worked as publicist at the TheRoot.com. She's also served as press secretary for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, under Ranking Committee Member, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA). She is a proud graduate of Morgan State University.
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Inarú Meléndez
Communications Associate
Inarú Meléndez moved from her hometown in Massachusetts to the best Caribbean island and –unfortunately still—colony of the United States: Puerto Rico to pursue a higher degree in Communications and Political Science. Her experience there and studying abroad in Spain helped shaped her passion for human rights, politics and bringing a Latino perspective to her work. When not at work, she can be seen petting dogs or dancing along to a salsa song.
