Your Marketing as a Service Team
Our flexible team of specialists is focused on solving your business challenges. Over the course of your project, you'll come to think of our full team as your team.
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Learn more about the people assigned to your project.
When you work with us, you'll have access to the depth and breadth of our experts. We work hard to blend our approach and style with your team's day-to-day operations.
Our process is fast-paced and results-oriented. We take responsibility for timelines, developing a quick and effective approval process to stay on track. No matter what stage of the process you're in or the information you have available, we find ways to ensure value.

Michele Nichols
President
Michele creates marketing programs that better serve our clients. As president of Launch Team, she understands the role marketing plays and the pressures and realities of owning a business.

Madison Jacobs
Design Manager
Madi is always up for a creative challenge. She specializes in graphic design, developing materials that tell clients’ stories visually and strengthen their brand.

Aimee Schenck
Program Manager
Aimee loves the challenge of writing about new technologies and sharing her social and visual media skills with Launch Team clients.

Jordan Gipson
Project Manager
Jordan is a strong writer and analytical thinker and is passionate about creating marketing content and analyzing data.

Preethi Mangadu
Project Manager
Preethi is passionate about tackling and helping clients with the ever-changing marketing trends in the digital age.

Kylee Gamradt
Business Development Manager
Kylee is a dynamic business development professional specializing in high-tech industries, including photonics, engineering, medical devices, and clean energy.

Naylea Santos
Project Manager
Naylea is passionate about creating compelling marketing content and assisting in developing marketing strategies that drive brand growth.

Gaynor Meilke
Market Research Specialist
Gaynor is an experienced market researcher with deep knowledge of consumer behavior, market research methodologies, public relations strategies, and digital marketing.

Kara Leonard
Content Marketing
Kara has over 20 years of experience developing impactful marketing content for a variety of audiences.
Madison Jacobs
Design Manager
Madi is always up for a creative challenge. She specializes in graphic design, developing trade show graphics, advertisements, white papers, social media images, and other materials that tell clients’ stories visually and strengthen their brand. Whether you’re in the business of medical devices, engineering services, complex instrumentation, or the next big technology, Madi’s attention to detail and diverse marketing and communication experience will help drive results.
Experience:
- Launch Team Inc., Graphic Designer
- Perry's Ice Cream, Marketing Communications Coordinator
- Allied Integrated Marketing, Promotions Specialist
Education:
- B.S. Digital Media Arts and Communication Studies, concentrations in public relations and advertising, certificate in marketing, Canisius College
Aimee Schenck
Program Manager
A strong writer with broad training across a variety of marketing applications, Aimee loves the challenge of writing about new technologies and sharing her social and visual media skills with Launch Team clients. Aimee has used her marketing and promotion skills to help grow an entrepreneurial business near her hometown of Jasper, NY. She has also worked in account management, maximizing clients’ advertising spend and helping them target key audiences. Aimee’s favorite part of her job with Launch Team is managing the many moving pieces of clients’ ongoing marketing plans and applying her writing skills across their programs. The challenges brought by each client intrigue Aimee and push her to find the best solutions to the toughest marketing questions.
Experience:
- Launch Team Inc., Inbound Marketing Specialist
- DAC Group, Directional Media Consultant
- Elegance Bridal and Formals, Marketing Manager
Education:
- B.A. Communication/Journalism, minors in Human Resources and Pre-Law, St. John Fisher College
Jordan Gipson
Project Manager
Jordan is a strong writer and analytical thinker and is passionate about creating marketing content and analyzing data. He has previously worked in marketing, sales, and human resource roles and has developed strong people skills to accompany his marketing abilities. Jordan is always eager to learn more and can’t wait to see where he goes from here.
Experience:
- Marketing and Sales Intern, Leonardo
- Marketing Intern, Launch Team Inc.
Education:
- B.S. Marketing, Arizona State University
Preethi Mangadu
Project Manager
Preethi is passionate about tackling and helping clients with the ever-changing marketing trends in the digital age. Previously studying and working in media and editorial, she has gathered a diverse skillset including, consulting, social media marketing, digital writing, management, audio production, and more. Preethi hopes to continue growing professionally while helping clients succeed in the current technological era.
Experience:
- Editorial Intern at BetterWork Media Group
- News & Culture Director at KTSW 89.9
- Social Media Coordinator at the Texas State University Writing Center
Education:
- B.A. Mass Communications, Texas State University
Kylee Gamradt
Business Development Manager
Kylee is a dynamic business development professional specializing in high-tech industries, including photonics, engineering, medical devices, and clean energy. She excels at identifying and securing new client partnerships, helping innovative companies expand their reach and impact. With a strategic approach to client relationships and a deep understanding of complex B2B markets, Kylee connects cutting-edge businesses with the solutions they need to thrive. Whether you're developing next-generation medical devices or advancing photonics technology, her expertise and commitment to client success drives measurable growth.
Experience:
- Navitec, Client Partner
- Birddog Distributing, Marketing Coordinator
Education:
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B.S. Marketing, Montana State University
Naylea Santos
Project Manager
Naylea is passionate about creating compelling marketing content and assisting in developing marketing strategies that drive brand growth. She is always eager to learn new tools and technologies and explore various aspects of marketing. Naylea enjoys taking on new challenges and is dedicated to continuous improvement in her field, committed to deliver exceptional results.
Experience:
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GRCC, Marketing & Engagement coordinator
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RMSC, Marketing & Communications intern
Education:
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B.A. Digital Media, University of Rochester
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B.A. Psychology, University of Rochester
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Certificate in User Experience, University of Rochester
Gaynor Meilke
Market Research Specialist
Gaynor is an experienced market researcher with deep knowledge of consumer behavior, market research methodologies, public relations strategies, and digital marketing. She approaches every engagement with a strategic mindset, a keen ability to align effective tactics with key objectives, and the tenacity to get things done. Gaynor gives businesses the insight they need to create brands that add value inside and outside of their organizations.
Experience:
- Launch Team Inc., Market Research Specialist
- Charisma Ink, Owner
Education:
- B.AS. Consumer Studies and Marketing, University of Guelph
- Graduate Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Fanshawe College
- M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications, Eastern Michigan University
Kara Leonard
Content Marketing
Kara has over 20 years of experience developing impactful marketing content for a variety of audiences. Always curious, she loves learning about different industries, new products, and cutting-edge technologies and using her knowledge and skills to support client success. With an eye for detail, Kara is passionate about crafting content that helps clients reach their target audience effectively.
Experience:
- Kara Leonard Consulting, Marketing Content Development
- AJL Manufacturing, Business Development Manager
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Assistant Director of Recruiting
Education
- B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, Rochester Institute of Technology
- MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
- AA, Graphic Design and Illustration, Madison Area Technical College
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