Russell Herder Expands Teams and Expertise with Exciting New Hires

With increasing demand for strategic services, the Russell Herder team has expanded.

Meet three new team members with multi-faceted experience who support the agency’s capacity to deliver increasingly deep planning and analytics:

Ayush Vij, Digital Strategist
Ayush has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science Engineering from RTM Nagpur University in India and a Master of Science Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach. In addition to his outstanding skillset, Ayush’s international experiences give him a unique and valuable perspective. He excels at helping clients identify and reach audiences, with a track record of exceeding organizational and financial goals.

Raya Garrison, Senior Brand Planner
Raya has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Arts from St. Catherine University. Her in-depth experience in content marketing, corporate communications, and public relations has allowed her to cultivate an expertise in branding. At Russell Herder, she uses these skills to help brands develop loyalty, retention, and awareness to optimize their growth opportunities.

Malaika Grover, Brand Planner
Malaika graduated with a B.S. from the University of London and a Master of Business Analytics from DePaul University in Chicago. She has experience working in highly competitive and dynamic organizations, executing marketing campaigns, and conducting research. At Russell Herder, she creates custom and actionable insights with skillful ability to formulate comprehensive strategies through statistics and data analysis.

We’re excited about the new skills, personalities, and perspectives that these team members bring to Russell Herder. They are not only advancing our capabilities but also our company culture.

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