Karen Lanthier

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Account Services Manager

Karen brings projects to life through client outreach and relationship building, while also contributing to overall business strategy. She is passionate about making systems tailored to users, exciting, and dynamic. This stems from over a decade of experience in project management, client services, and inter-organizational collaboration.

Karen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science and a Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Public Policy – both from the University of Minnesota – as well as continuing education coursework at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Ask me about…

  • Collaboration. I have seen the way two-way dialog between visual designers and scientific experts transform information into a story that key audiences care about.
  • Nature-themed board/video games. I adore board and video games centered on nature, beauty, and creativity. (Wingspan, Everdell, and Stardew Valley are favorites!)

All team members

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Founder & Creative Director

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Account Services Manager

Meagan Hein headshot

Visual Storyteller

Rose Lam headshot

Visual Storyteller

Nichole Goodwell headshot

Creative Producer

Lisa Blakeborough headshot

Visual Storyteller

Cotty Versalles headshot

Outreach

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Accountant

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