Meet the Ember Team.
Hi friend 👋🏼 Bri here and a quick word before I introduce you to the fabulous crew who support the work here at Ember.
At the beginning of Ember, I didn’t know what it would become. I knew I was burnt out on leading a team and if I did ever decide to build one again, it wouldn’t be “for more” it would be because our mission and vision had expanded to the point that we can’t do it alone.
We’re 5 years in and I’m so pleased to say not only has Ember’s vision never been bigger and brighter, it’s abundantly clear to me that we will take it farther when we go together. Partnering with a team has required me to become a different kind of person and I love who I’m becoming as a result.
It’s important to say this because I want you to know how intentional the effort has been to find people with the generalist skillset, entrepreneurial zest, and an insatiable curiosity for exploring the depths of this good and messy work. No matter whose hands it touches, whether mine or anyone on this team, you can trust that your community is being held with care, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to see it thrive.
Bri Leever
Bri got her start in the community spaces building a multi-million dollar ambassador program for a social enterprise in Portland, Oregon. She’s supported dozens of community creators in launching their community in the 0-1 phase for the last 5 years. Look to Bri for coaching when you’re stuck, strategy when you’re uncertain, and a loving kick in the ass when you’re self-sabotaging.
Community Strategist + CEO
Affectionately referred to as “Bri’s right hand,” Linah runs the operational scenes behind Ember. You’ll hear from Linah when you partner with Ember for a workshop in our community, as a Dear Bri podcast guest, or when you join the Ember community!
Linah Macharia
Content + Community Coordinator
Kristen Pavle
Kristen is the Swiss army knife of community builders. With an insatiable curiosity for every corner of community building, we are honored to have her as a strategist on various consulting projects and as a partner in our joint venture: Ember Fractionals. With experience leading, starting, and managing communities, she has a keen eye for the right question to ask at the right time.