Meet the connected, creative community behind Tiny Windows.
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Nonprofit veteran and organizational strategist Miriam Brosseau founded Tiny Windows in late 2018. “Communication is an act of creation,” says Miriam. “How we listen to, tell, and elicit stories is what makes our organizations stronger.”Miriam Brosseau is CEO & Principal of Tiny Windows, and feels pretty great about that.
Before launching Tiny Windows in 2018, Miriam spent 12 years working inside nonprofits including running the Jewish TED-style platform ELI Talks (as its first Program Director). As Chief Innovation Officer of See3 Communications, she consulted with a wide range of organizations including Make-A-Wish America, the BUILD Initiative, and the Alzheimer's Association.
In addition to her consulting work, Miriam is an adjunct marketing instructor at the University of Chicago's Graham School, podcaster, and singer/songwriter.
Miriam holds a Masters in Jewish Professional Studies from Spertus Institute, and certifications in Storytelling for Influence from IDEO and Content Marketing from Hubspot. She is a member of the ROI network of young Jewish entrepreneurs and the Nonprofit Technology Network, and was named to the Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36” in 2013 and Chicago’s “Double Chai in the Chi” in 2019. Her work has been published in NPEngage, Beth’s Blog, Crackerjack Marketing, eJewishPhilanthropy, and other prominent nonprofit and marketing publications.
Get more of Miriam’s backstory and approach to creativity on the Hevria podcast. Or, hey! Miriam was profiled for the 2021 book “Bless Our Workforce”; read a selection here. You can also listen in on her teaching storytelling on the 1832 Communications podcast, or on the AFPQ podcast.
In "real life," Miriam is mom to two gorgeous humans and spends her free time reading, drinking too much coffee, and roller skating. She was once a finalist in a Passover parody contest. She would love if you would recommend a good novel.
Follow Miriam on LinkedIn to get to know her and her work better.
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Rosie Powers (she/her) is a mission-driven strategist who works with nonprofits across brand, website, and digital marketing strategy. Equal parts storyteller, data nerd, and project manager, she enjoys the intersection between “big idea” thinking and metrics analysis that helps nonprofit brands communicate their impact and engage audiences. In her work with the agency Mission Minded, she collaborated with organizations such as Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Packard Foundation, Ibis Reproductive Health, Pritzker Traubert Foundation, and Wu Yee Children’s Services.Rosie’s roots in storytelling began with her career as a journalist working in newsrooms with the Washington Post, the Chicago Sun-Times, and ABC before moving into nonprofit communications. She then worked in marketing leadership with Chicago-based nonprofit Greenheart International.
In her spare time, Rosie enjoys volunteering with the Chicago chapters of the Sierra Club and the Planetary Society.
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Yudi (he/him) dedicates his time at Tiny Windows to making sure the whole team runs smoothly, making sure everyone has the tools, tech, and process to do their job well.He is also a singer/songwriter and teacher of Jewish texts, both of which focus on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
In addition to working for TWC, making music, and exploring the corridors of the supernal realms, Yudi is “tatti” to two excellent kiddos and husband to Miriam.
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A lifelong learner, educator, and advocate, Sierra (she/her) has a passion for making a positive impact. Her academic journey, including a master's degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Nevada, Reno, reflects her deep curiosity about the historical ties between American Judaism, Israel/Palestine, and the intersections with Black liberation movements.Sierra was formerly an HR Specialist at Capital Insurance Group and a Jewish youth professional working with congregations and organizations like the Union of Reform Judaism. She spends much of her time now as an instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College, and a dedicated volunteer with Between Horses and Humans, a nonprofit in Northern Nevada. More than a service provider, Sierra is deeply invested in the fight for the liberation of all peoples.
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Bio coming soon.
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Angel (he/him) is a transformational leader who specializes in scaling organizations and building robust operational infrastructures that drive systemic change. Throughout his career, he has consistently developed and implemented organizational frameworks that enable nonprofits to expand their impact and better serve their missions. As Chief Operating Officer of Repair the World and Senior Director of Operations for the Jews of Color Initiative, he architected systems that allowed both organizations to significantly expand their reach while advocating for racial equity in the US Jewish community.With over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Angel has distinguished himself as a changemaker who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. His unique approach draws from his diverse educational background in Business Administration from St. Mary's College of California and Graphic Design from the Art Institute of California, San Francisco. This multidisciplinary perspective informs his innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
Angel's commitment to creating lasting change extends to his board service with organizations like Keshet, JPro, SVARA, Kavod v'Nichum, and Recustom, where he continues to shape organizational strategies and structures. Based in Los Angeles's Pico-Robertson neighborhood, he shares his life with his wife, Danielle Natelson, finding joy in their community and traditions, including baking challah for their weekly Shabbat celebrations.
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Zoey Fleisher (they/them) is a recent graduate of Webster University where they completed a bachelor’s degree in Choral/General Music Education with a minor in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and a Webster LEADS Leadership Certificate.Zoey’s work spans across disciplines that emphasize education, non-profit development, and social justice facilitation. Their current pursuits include working on the facilitation team for Cultural Leadership’s Class 17, song leading for local Saint Louis Congregation Temple Emmanuel, serving as a board member-at-large at CHARIS the St. Louis Women's Chorus, teaching private music lessons, and developing and staffing the upcoming Camp Indigo Point for LGBTQ+ young folks.
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Jane (she/her) is the Content Strategist at Tiny Windows, bringing her editorial edge and storytelling finesse to the agency’s creative strategies. Formerly an associate news editor at Forbes.com and an editor at Big Think, Jane’s early journalism career has shaped her ability to craft content that engages and inspires. With experience in digital media and a knack for connecting with audiences, she now applies these skills to support Tiny Windows in its mission to build a more connected Jewish community.Beyond her role at Tiny Windows, Jane is the founder and principal of Good Seams, where she leads connective and creative healing arts experiences for adults and teens through a Jewish lens. Born in Ukraine to interfaith parents, Jane has dedicated her career to connecting underserved Jewish populations to Jewish life, with a special focus on the Soviet Jewish diaspora. Her background includes roles as RSJ Engagement Officer and Family Programming Lead at PJ Library, where she supported national efforts to create meaningful engagement for Russian-speaking Jewish families, and Director of Programs for Russian-speaking children and families at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
Inspired by her own family, Jane founded Kinder Klub after her daughter, Lila, was born, creating a space for Russian-speaking Jewish families to explore Jewish holidays, traditions, and values. Jane also founded the Arlekino Theater Troupe, bringing Soviet-emigre children closer to their Jewish heritage through cultural arts. She was the recipient of the Young Pioneers Award from the Jewish Education Project in 2016 and the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize in 2017. Jane holds a B.A. in Communications & Media Studies from Fordham University and an Executive Master’s in Jewish Educational Leadership from Hebrew Union College-JIR.
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Chari Pere (she/her) has worked as a creative director and illustrator/storyboard artist on projects for Red Bull, Jockey, Disney, Comedy Central, and Bud Light.She has created content for The Washington Post’s The Lily and Mad Magazine, and has collaborated with NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and actress Mayim Bialik.
She is currently developing the "Unspoken" Cartoonmentary animated short series as part of the Jewish Writers' Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab fellowship.
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Anne Morain (she/her) uses her Masters in Library Science, uncanny attention to detail, and love of geek culture and Jewish community to support TWC’s excellent clients and help keep internal systems humming smoothly.Anne’s wide-ranging experience helps her bring a holistic view to her current work. Her background includes archiving books at the Jewish Theological Seminary library, providing compassionate care to folks with low incomes and mental health challenges at a residential home in Chicago, and using her wilderness smarts (later applied to hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail) to supporting young folks through Outward Bound programs. Outside of her professional life, Anne is an avid MST3K fan and retro video game player.