Hey there, I’m Mario.

With over a decade of experience, I bring together words, ideas, and design to craft engaging brand experiences that drive results. I have helped brands of all kinds – from start-ups to enterprises, non-profits to consumer brands – better tell their stories.

As a multi-disciplinary brand consultant I partner with technology and social impact organizations to help solve business problems via:

Brand Strategy: Defining a unique identity for your company or organization in the mind of your target audience.
Creative Strategy: Developing insights-led strategies and tactics that solve your target audience’s needs and deliver on your business objectives.
Creative Direction: Guiding the creative process and execution for every touch point of your brand – from ideas to copy to visuals.

Before going out on my own I spent ten years helping build and grow the creative practice at Hotwire Global, a global communications consultancy.

I am equally passionate about working towards closing the opportunity gap for underrepresented communities, with a focus on first-generation students and professionals. This work has led me to volunteer my time with organizations like Hue, America Needs You, Jumpstart, Stoked and many more.

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Mario is a talented creative whose skills as a strategic storyteller truly set him apart. He is a natural dot-connector, always seeking the intersection points essential to the creation of a story that speaks to people in an emotional and human way. Mario is passionate, a believer in big ideas, and an inspiration leading teams. His relentless optimism and dedication to work with impact, whether professional or personal, have been a source of hope and motivation through all our work together.

– Noelani Price, Former Colleague

Simply put, I am one of Mario’s biggest fans. I watched him impress client after client with thoughtful recommendations that turned into beautiful design work — increasing the impact of programs across the board. Mario is a secret weapon, someone you can always count on to bring energy and creativity to whatever you are working on. He is a true professional, an extremely diligent worker, a lot of fun and simply the one you want on your team.

– Caitlin Epstein, Former Colleague

Top words that describe Mario are integrity, drive, leadership, and curiosity. He isn’t only a creative – but also a strategist, brand expert, and communications leader. Mario inspires change at work and in the world and always pushes his teams, clients, and agency leadership to reinvent old ways of doing things for the better. It was a privilege to work with him closely and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.

– Sahana Jayaraman, Former Manager

Part creative, part marketer, Mario is a rare visual communicator who understands that good design must both communicate messages as well as achieve real business results. Moreover, Mario is a true team player – collaborative and hard working, he does what it takes to get the job done right, on time and on budget. He is truly a pleasure to work with and a valuable member of any team.

— Carol Yeaman-Sanchez, Former Manager

Mario is infinitely creative and innovative in his craft. I hired him to support a rebranding effort within my organization, and was completely awed by his level of understanding of our needs. I couldn’t be happier with the results. He’s attentive, patient, and collaborative. There’s no doubt that he’ll be a value-add to any project he’s a part of.

— Masharika Prejean Maddison, Former Client

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Hey there, I’m Mario.