Team

Lisa founded the studio in 1993, with a passion to use design in the service of good.
She combines her art and design training with 30+ years of professional experience to build visual worlds that initiate and support meaningful change. Her approach is grounded in an immersive discovery process allowing her to gain intimate knowledge of each client’s culture, beliefs, and desires. She fuses those learnings with a collaborative creative process—inclusive of team members and clients. Her motto: “Together, we can do good.” Lisa’s expertise has extended across all client types, from Fortune 500 companies to national nonprofit organizations to local startups. In addition to being an artist and business owner, Lisa is co-producer of two books that explore American values from a wide array of religious perspectives.

lisa@mgdphilly.com
‍215.650.7579

Lisa Weinberger standing portrait with arms crossed

Benjamin joined MGD in 2008 with an interest in expanding his focus on publication design to a more robust world of design thinking.

Today, he leads comprehensive branding projects, develops marketing strategies, and creates rich digital experiences in the form of websites and videos. His innate visual intelligence and no-nonsense design instincts have elicited great admiration from clients and co-workers. Parallel to his design talent is the ease with which he creates immediate connections with people, leading to deep and lasting relationships. He is an ace at interpreting client needs and delivering design solutions that reflect the ethos of every brand he touches. Benjamin is the face of MGD in Tulsa, where he is committed to lifting up the stories of marginalized communities through design.

benjamin@mgdtulsa.com
‍918.200.9694

Benjamin Brown standing with arms at his side against a black and white graphic background

Vicki arrived at MGD in 2008 to oversee the development of a national non-profit brand.

What was supposed to be a short-term contract expanded into a relationship lasting over a decade, thanks to Vicki’s diligent guidance and commitment to raising the client’s visibility. She quickly built her reputation as a respected confidant who offers a level of personalized attention bar none. Quiet in her approach, Vicki confidently leads in a variety of creative spaces, from brand building to campaign strategy to web development. She is admired for her ability to listen with an ear for nuance and a uniquely conceptual approach to design. Loyal and compassionate, Vicki leads MGD Philly — taking on every challenge with determination and an “I will worry if it’s not perfect” attitude.

vicki@mgdphilly.com
‍215.650.7759‍

Vicki Gray-Wolfe standing with crossed arms with a plant and bookshelf in the background

Our seasoned collaborators offer a full suite of services. They are selected on a per project basis to support the in-house team. Our staffing model guarantees creative variety, a blend of thoughtful insights, and catered expertise.

Our Collaborators

Kristine Conner

Creative Strategist / Writer
Kris started her career at a Philadelphia firm focused on higher education and independent school clients before becoming an independent consultant in 2006. She partners with MGD as a writer and creative strategist on branding and messaging projects as well as marketing and development communications. Her superpower is the ability to instantly grasp a client’s unique story. Using an economy of words, Kris can reflect authenticity, create distinction, and elevate a brand narrative with precision.

Melinda Steffy

Communication Strategist / Writer
Melinda loves when creative practice and social impact collide. Her 20-year career in the nonprofit arts sector has been shaped by her first-hand perspective as a visual artist and musician. Melinda brings a people-centered, ecosystem mindset to strategy development, embedding antiracism, equity, and accessibility in all aspects of her work with MGD. Additionally, she is a Standards for Excellence Pennsylvania Licensed Consultant.

Janice Fisher

Editor
Whether she’s working with nonprofits, publishers, small businesses, or seasoned authors, Janice ensures that a client’s written words are clear, correct, and still their own. Her rare combination of brains, wit, and x-ray vision makes her contributions to our work invaluable. In addition to her editing services, Janice teaches writing at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Beth Blinebury

Developer
‍Beth is our enthusiastic and expert WordPress developer. Her background in photography informs her strong big picture thinking and detailed focus on every job. We’ve enjoyed a long history of collaboration with Beth, yielding national recognition. She works hand-in-hand with our team to transform our front-end designs into easy-to-use, functional solutions.

Laurie Beck

Photographer
Meet Laurie for a second and you’ll understand why she’s able to put her subjects at ease. She naturally draws people in, allowing her to focus on capturing their essence—which she’s been doing for decades. Whether she’s photographing nursing students, breast cancer survivors, partners of a law firm, or young children, Laurie’s ability to expose the raw, authentic power of those in front of her camera is why our collaboration has lasted over a decade.

We are a diverse blend of creative expertise and perspectives. Our clients see us as indispensable partners.

Founder + Principal

Lisa Weinberger

Creative Director

Benjamin Brown

Creative Director

Vicki Gray-Wolfe

Designer