Creativity

with purpose.

Driving social impact through branding & marketing

Since Statement first blossomed from a partnership between two creatives, our philosophy has been “better together.” Individually strong and fiercely united, we bring out the best in each other to do our best work as a team. We care deeply about our craft, our people, and our partnerships and are grateful for the opportunities we have to use our creativity for good.

Strategy-Minded, Every Step of the Way

Build a holistic strategy that spans brand, marketing and communications to tell the right story, grow reach, and inspire action. Whether you’re looking for quick wins or re-building a fresh strategy, know that you’ll be getting a team that acts strategically on your behalf.

Stewards of Your Resources

Work with a deeply collaborative partner who listens carefully, asks the right questions, and gathers insights to build trend-proof plans. For us, success is carving out a path that puts your budget and resources to good use.

A Deliberately Distributed Team

We’ve spent years building a diverse network of top talent. From strategists, copywriters, designers, developers and project managers, we expand and contract to meet evolving needs. Our flexible approach allows us to expertly customize the right team for each project, so we can hit it out of the park for your organization while also hitting your timeline and budget.

Leadership Team

Jen Depakakibo

Partner & Head of Creative, Design

Jen Depakakibo

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Partner & Head of Creative, Design

As Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Jen helps steer Statement's operations and growth, build strong partnerships, and manage its multi-disciplinary creative team. She’s spent nearly two decades as a designer and creative leader, helping clients meet their goals across digital and print within sectors like Fortune 500, health care, tech, nonprofit, restaurant and hospitality. She loves helping clients define their brand, audiences, and goals through strategy and creative solutions. As a digital media enthusiast who enjoys chasing innovation, trends, and tech, she helps ensure clients stay relevant and dynamic with the times.

Trained with Dutch design masters in the Netherlands
Married to a Chicago street artist
Would take a podcast over a book any day

Lis Martin

Partner & Head of Creative, Content

Lis Martin

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Partner & Head of Creative, Content

A classic oldest child, natural optimist and tireless consensus-builder, Lis is happiest working alongside our team and clients to move everyone toward their shared goals. She's a writer by trade and an entrepreneur at heart, collaborating with Jen to oversee the agency's direction and build strong, successful client partnerships. With 15 years of experience as a content strategist and creator, Lis guides Statement's content team to deliver smart, consistent communications across all print and digital formats. A high-level thinker with a penchant for fine detail, Lis loves helping clients crystallize innovative ideas into actionable branding and marketing plans.

Honed her interviewing skills as an investigative reporter
Paris is near and dear to her heart
Her lunchtime La Croix is a daily highlight

Cait Weisensee

Senior Project Manager

Cait Weisensee

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Senior Project Manager

As our senior project manager, Cait combines a love of task Tetris with the adrenaline rush of keeping our creative pipeline running smoothly (you've probably got an email or Asana ping waiting in your inbox from her right now!).

Cait spent several years honing her problem-solving skills in production management roles, where she planned intimate to large-scale events and helped fundraise for important causes. No detail is too small for Cait as she interprets client requests, creates work plans, removes roadblocks, and communicates with clarity to keep it all on track. She leads with empathy and enthusiasm in managing the Statement team and our client partners.

Dog mom to two spoiled chihuahuas‍ (with the dog purse to prove it)
Has lived in 10+ states - by choice!
Oldest of 4 - shout-out to her siblings for teaching her that you don't have to be the biggest or the loudest to be the one in charge 🙂

Interested in joining our network?

We’re always on the lookout for strategists, creatives and project management pros.

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