A Small Team That Delivers Big Results
We’re a tight-knit group of strategists, designers, and communicators who’ve spent our careers helping institutions articulate what makes them essential. Our size is our advantage—senior thinking on every engagement, no handoffs, no layers.
Our Team
The people who bring wisdom and expression together.
Cory Andersen
Account Executive, Business Development
Cory helps clients reimagine donor communications. As a former fundraiser, she believes in the transformative power of donor-centric philanthropy for organizations.
Doug Diefenbach
VP, Strategy & Brand
Doug has long experience in campaign planning and communications in both consulting and staff roles, and leads the firm’s message strategy development, editorial creative and fluency training services.
Charlie Melichar
Principal
Charlie provides fundraising counsel, focusing on campaign positioning and performance, drawing on experience working across nonprofit sectors and campaigns of all sizes.
Sydney Mendoza
Designer
Sydney serves as designer for the Foster Avenue team, often assisting with various projects in order to ensure that the overall design remains consistent, strong, and on brand.
Kirby Messinger
Director, Strategy & Brand
Kirby is a fundraising and communications leader with 20+ years advancing nonprofits. As Director, Strategy & Brand at Foster Avenue, she helps clients strengthen campaigns and brand identity through collaborative, trust-building work.
Sasha Michael
Account Executive
Sasha provides comprehensive client support and strategic communications counsel, leveraging emotional intelligence and relationship-building expertise to deliver outcomes for mission-driven clients.
Chris Snavely
VP, Client Services
Chris is responsible for client success at Foster Avenue, applying two decades of fundraising communications experience to every project — with a consistent focus on tools and approaches that help clients work smarter.
Jon Snavely
Partner
As one of Foster Avenue’s owners, Jon brings perspective shaped by years of hands-on work at the firm and now supports the company’s long-term direction without participating in day-to-day operations.
Larry Snavely
Founding Partner
Larry founded Foster Avenue in 1982 and has spent four decades finding innovative ways to help people come together for better education, healthcare, and a better world.
Jackie Vidal
Account Executive
Jackie serves as the bridge between vision and execution. She expertly meets client needs with thoughtful strategy, navigates fast-paced timelines, and ensures every client feels heard.
Adam Vorlicek
Director, Design & Production
Adam oversees the creative production that brings campaign strategies to life, ensuring every deliverable reflects both strategic intent and design excellence.
Chelsea Voss
Account Executive
Chelsea brings clarity to complexity, bridging strategy and execution across client and partner relationships, campaign communications, and cross-functional teams.
Affiliates
Extended expertise we bring to complex engagements.
Beth Chute
Strategist
Kris Conner
Strategist
Tracey Dooms
Strategist
Tegan Forder
Strategist
Kathy Howrigan
Strategist
Jon Jefferson
Strategist
Elizabeth Menary
Strategist
Kris Wilcox
Strategist
Karen Wing
Strategist
Greg Yoder
Web Development
Strategic Partners
Trusted relationships that extend our comprehensive campaign support.
Dan Saftig Consulting
Campaign Counsel
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We’re always looking for talented strategists, designers, and communicators who share our passion for helping institutions tell their stories. If you believe in the power of integrated counsel and creative, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to Work with Us?
Let’s talk about how we can help your institution achieve its campaign goals.