Driving Social Impact Through The Art of

Communications

Flexible Team

Woman-Owned & Operated

Precise & Pragmatic

Stewards of Your Resources

Partnerships Over Projects

Flexible Team

Woman-Owned & Operated

Precise & Pragmatic

Stewards of Your Resources

Partnerships Over Projects

About Us

Since Statement first blossomed in 2016 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 opportunities 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 creating from scratch, our deeply collaborative team listens carefully and asks the right questions to arrive at strategic solutions.

Right-Sizers of Solutions

To us, success means making the best use of your budget and time. Rather than pulling a plan off the shelf, we work with you to right-size each project around your goals and available resources.

A Tailored Team for Your Success

From strategists and copywriters to developers and project managers, we've spent years building a diverse network of top talent. 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

she/her

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

she/her

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

Head of Project Delivery

Cait Weisensee

she/her

Head of Project Delivery

As our Head of Project Delivery, Cait keeps an eye on the big picture while ensuring our clients’ peace of mind throughout the entire creative journey. She has a knack for task Tetris and gets a genuine thrill from keeping our creative pipeline running smoothly (there’s likely an email or Asana ping from her in your inbox right now!).


Cait has a robust background in production management, where she planned events of all sizes and helped fundraise for important causes. She brings a wealth of problem-solving experience to Statement to help every project reach its full potential. 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 🙂

Ready to rebrand your nonprofit?

Use our free audit questionnaire to jump-start the process with your team. 



Get the questionnaire

Interested in joining our network?

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

Introduce Yourself

Book a project planning call

Lets Chat