A dynamic team of innovative minds lead Kasama Media, LLC drawing from a wide range of professional, educational, and community building experience.
Jeremiah Abraham | Chief Executive Officer
As an advocate of the web industry, Jeremiah Abraham has straddled technology and creative services as a designer, programmer and producer. He has worked with the AeroSpace Corporation, American Broadcasting Company and most recently the Walt Disney Internet Group, coordinating in part the launch of their award-winning redesign of Disney.com and DisneyChannel.com. He holds a Master in Communication Management, specialization in Online Communities, from the University of Southern California.
Rachel Wagoner | Chief Product Officer
Rachel Wagoner holds a Master's in Communication Management at the University of Southern California, specializing in Online Communities. She also holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering and Minor in Digital Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Rachel has over five years of experience in product support, design and development, most notably for the Top 100 technology provider, MeridianLink, and The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation's NSF Grant. Her final thesis project, an online technology platform, is a 2008 Knight Foundation Grant Finalist. Her interests include technology, new media, nonprofits and social entrepreneurships, and online communities.
Kaywan Shiraz | Chief Operations Officer
Kaywan has applied years of extensive project and program management experience in the Raytheon Company to a wide range of applications, from large- scale business operations programs, multi-million dollar information systems implementation, to online community/social network development. Recently, he has also developed FIJI Water's social media strategy and presence for 2009. Kaywan is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and is currently pursuing his Master's in Communication Management at the University of Southern California.
Kathlyn Dumlao Amidar | Director of Public Relations
Kathlyn Amidar brings her diverse experience in sociology, public relations, community organizing and management to her critical role. An active leader in the Pilipino American community, Kathlyn has led collegiate groups, nationwide organizations, and multi-party initiatives. Kathlyn holds degrees in Sociology and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.