Meet our #1 asset:
our team.

Brett is a cancer survivor, author, speaker, and 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur. In 2017, 2019, and 2020, New Story was named by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies In The World.” Brett is a Y-Combinator alum and, in 2018, was named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs. For speaking opportunities, contact us.

Alexandria has more than a decade of work, academic, and volunteer experience in domestic and international development. She has taught in inner city D.C., led financial capacity building efforts in rural Central America, and briefed African heads of state on poverty alleviation through land reform. Alexandria is a Y-Combinator alum and, in 2016, she was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. For speaking opportunities, contact us.

Matthew is driven to use human-centered design and software to create a remarkable donor experience, maximize impact, and increase team efficiency. He leads the tech side of our innovation initiative by supporting our in-house team of developers. Matthew is a Y-Combinator alum, World Economic Forum Global Shaper, University of Georgia alum, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur.

Morgan leads and mentors our software engineers, piloting a vision for better tech at New Story — and in the social housing sector. Morgan sees leadership as a choice, not a rank. He strives to make that choice daily and challenges others to do the same. Morgan is a husband, business owner, software engineer, and adventurer who craves new challenges and desires to live a life that inspires others.

Sarah works to lead the strategy & vision of our growth as an organization. She works closely with our brand and fundraising teams to expand the understanding of the impact New Story has around the globe. Prior to joining New Story, Sarah helped lead a marketing agency in Atlanta where she served as a Partner and the Director of Accounts.

Joanne manages the relationships and logistics of every community we build. She is most passionate about combining her design thinking skills and education in architecture to create sustainable social impact. In the past, Joanne has worked on various design and construction projects in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Senegal, with a focus on housing, sanitation infrastructure, and community development.

At New Story, Shane works on our software platform and specializes in Rails, testing, and APIs. Shane graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a background in project management and software engineering. Shane spends her spare time enjoying the outdoors and making music. She is an avid lover of skiing and of a certain golden retriever named Livvy.

Annie’s work helps shape the message and story of our brand. She directs the experiences that bring our brand to life, from digital to events and beyond. Along with the rest of the brand team, Annie communicates the mission and vision of New Story so donors and partners can stay engaged with the work they help support.  Annie is a Georgetown alum, a yoga teacher, and a lover of well crafted words.

Nathan leads the production and post-production process, ensuring effective communication through creative storytelling. Previously, Nathan held such roles as Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Multimedia Developer, and most recently, Senior Visual Designer at a regional commercial airline in Atlanta. When he doesn’t have a camera in his hand, Nathan loves to exercise, spend time with his wife and their dog, and cheer for every Atlanta sports team.

Sam works to build the relationships to take New Story’s impact to the next level. Specifically, Sam focuses on serving our donors and brand partners to ensure they have a remarkable experience with New Story. Previously, Sam studied cognitive science at the University of Southern California before moving to the Bay Area. Outside of work, Sam loves live music, dancing, yoga, nature, and spending time with friends and family.

Tim builds software used to help our team and partners end global homelessness. Tim has spent 15 years as a software engineer. He’s worked for startups and small agencies, and launched two of his own companies. He also spent a few years teaching at The Iron Yard, a coding school in Atlanta. In his free time, he and his wife, Steph, spend most of their time with their son, Landon.

Katie creates impactful and streamlined visual communication to bring New Story’s brand to life. Katie is an Auburn University PR graduate, and most recently finished her graduate degree at Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center in Atlanta. She loves design’s potential to shape the landscape of the future, align companies with their purpose, and create social change. Katie lived in Paris for a year after college, and is always on the hunt for the world’s best chocolate chip cookie.

Genna provides support in special projects and research for the Field Ops team. Genna is passionate about the intersection between technology and development, organization, and finding ways to make New Story as efficient and effective as possible. Previously, Genna studied Electrical Engineering and Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Notre Dame. She went on to be an engineer at Intel and then an English teacher in Quito, Ecuador.

Ellen cultivates relationships with New Story’s partners and Builders to ensure they have a transparent, world-class experience. Prior to joining New Story, Ellen was an investment banking associate at Goldman Sachs, where she was a finalist in the 2018 Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund. In her spare time, Ellen enjoys exercising, exploring the outdoors, and hanging out with her family in Korea and Hawaii.

Christina ensures that our culture stays healthy by creating smooth internal processes and excellent team experiences. Prior to joining the New Story team, Christina worked at Passion City Church as the Projects and Events Coordinator for the Children’s Ministry. In her spare time, Christina enjoys coffee with friends, finding great places to eat, and traveling.

Ignacio is a social entrepreneur and innovative architect driven to push creativity in the social housing sector. At New Story, his main focus is on strategic partnerships for our housing innovation toolkit. He has a passion to scale our impact on and off the field by identifying and building strong relationships between different allies across Latin America.

Jennifer serves as the project manager at New Story. With great attention to detail and strategy, she supports the brand and tech teams in bringing projects and initiatives from planning to implementation. Previously, she worked at a global public relations agency developing and executing communications campaigns. As one of four adopted children in her family, Jennifer brings a passion for families and purpose-driven work to New Story. Jennifer is a lover of dogs (especially her miniature schnauzer, Theo), traveling, and french fries.

Julieta leads Research & Development at New Story through forming partnerships with key academics and industry leaders to pioneer groundbreaking solutions for social housing. Julieta is passionate about bridging the gap between art and science through collaborative design to maximize innovation. She pursued a bachelor’s and master’s in structural engineering and architecture, while being a research assistant in Boston, Berkeley, and Switzerland. Her industry experience spans being an engineer at Arup, The Walt Disney Company, and SGH. Julieta is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and loves traveling, running, scuba diving, hiking, and sketching.

Jimmy joined New Story in June 2019 as a Growth Manager on the growth team. In this position, Jimmy works to grow funding for our home building efforts while deepening relationships with New Story partners. Prior to New Story, Jimmy led individual partnerships at Code for America, connecting funders to work that is revolutionizing how people interact with government and technology. In his spare time Jimmy enjoys playing guitar, attending live shows, watching movies, and exploring nature.

Muriel supports and nurtures relationships with New Story’s partners to set them up for success and increase our collective impact. Prior to joining New Story, Muriel worked as a journalist and with startups as a content strategist to find messaging gaps in their products. Originally from Panama, she loves to travel with her husband, hang out with their two dogs, and continue her search for the best tamales.

Tun is a software engineer helping build and maintain our web and mobile tools. He believes that many of the problems facing society can be solved through technology and so pursued learning to code. Prior to joining New Story, Tun worked in Peacekeeping Operations for the United Nations, most recently helping shape policy and best practices for civilians and military in field operations. In addition to working at New Story, Tun loves chasing around his daughter, racing bikes, and climbing rocks. He is passionate about all things tech and travel, and loves learning about cultures through food.

With a focus on copy, Luke works towards shaping the New Story brand into a clear, empathetic story that connects our partners with our families in the field. Having graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in marketing and management, then gaining experience at Passion City Church, Catalyst Leader, and Chick-fil-A, he aims to practice communication and hospitality in a way that helps people experience belonging. He is also a lover of books, tea, and quirky events.

As the Team Logistics Coordinator, Jessica works on the Internal Operations team helping to maximize the impact of our team. She is a planner and organizer by nature who loves to be a part of a creative and collaborative team. A marketing degree from SCAD Atlanta fostered her ability to be both analytical and creative. Prior to joining New Story, she gained experience in marketing, event coordination, and team operations while working for organizations like AmericasMart Atlanta and Passion City Church. Jessica is from Kansas City, MO and loves to spend time with family and friends drinking coffee, trying new restaurants, and traveling!

Josh lives life on a mission to make a positive impact every day. Before joining New Story as Chief of Staff, Josh worked in the non-profit sector, investment banking, and successful political campaigns. He is a former two-sport collegiate athlete in wrestling and football from F&M. Josh is also a very proud big brother to a recent Columbia University graduate and a current Harvard Undergrad, and nothing brings him more joy than his family, helping others, and competition.

Sarai crafts thoughtful visual solutions that communicate New Story’s brand and mission across all platforms. She thrives on purposeful, impactful design and is passionate about bringing social issues to light through design. Sarai is a graduate of the UGA and Miami Ad School, where she studied design and advertising. Prior to joining New Story, she gained experience executing integrated marketing campaigns, premium event design, and community initiatives for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. On weekends you’ll find her channeling her inner fashionista, engrossed in fantasy football, or being an old cat lady.

Kristen is passionate about people and purpose. As the Senior Fundraiser, she maximizes global impact by cultivating new relationships, fostering existing partners and growing New Story’s donor base. Prior to joining New Story, Kristen helped lead the fundraising efforts of multi-million dollar campaigns for national organizations and even spent some time outside of the nonprofit sector at ESPN. She spends her free time with her husband and two chocolate labs, looking for Atlanta’s best tacos and the next great adventure.