TAMI LARSON
Tami, originally from Bend, Oregon has resided in the Bay Area since 1996. She is the founder and CEO of Mill Valley Livingand Mount Tam Media and successfully published, from the ground up, over 38 issues of Mill Valley Living. Prior to 2019, she was a recognized top Sales Executive, Strategic Networker, Negotiator and Promoter, winning significant contracts, securing key investments and placing C-level Executives for a wide array of companies and industries including Mcafee, Rim/Intel and many successful startups. She ultimately started her own consulting company in 2009.
dennis@sfsportslaw.com
DENNIS STRAZULO
Dennis Strazulo, a native of San Francisco where he grew up amidst The City’s iconic music scene, has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. He now serves as Managing Partner of Chicago-based O’Hagan Meyer’s Northern California law office in Sausalito and is chair of the firm’s Sports and Entertainment practice group. Dennis received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication Arts/Mass Media Studies and English at the University of San Francisco prior to earning his Juris Doctor there. He sustained his connection with media following a tenure as sportswriter and entertainment columnist for the San Francisco Foghorn newspaper, working at historically renowned KSFO radio station as Associate Promotion Director, appearing in a weekly segment for several years on The JOB Talk Radio Show, addressing employment law topics for Bay Area listeners, and now as a guest music writer for Mill Valley Living Magazine and podcast host for Mount Tam Media’s “The Women Are Smarter” and “Tales From The Greenroom”. Dennis, who is also a Licensed Talent Agent, brings his professional experience, creativity, and love for music to the MHI Board.
ELENA ZORN
Elena is an experienced marketing consultant and CMO with a passion for media and entertainment. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Elena has worked with a variety of companies, from startups to large corporations, helping them to develop and execute successful marketing strategies that drive growth and engagement.
As a marketing consultant, Elena has a deep understanding of the media landscape and the ever-changing trends and technologies that impact it. This knowledge, combined with Elena’s expertise in digital marketing, branding, advertising, art direction, and content strategy, has allowed her to help clients reach and engage audiences in meaningful ways for companies and clients in the US and Europe.
stefanieschwartzartist@gmail.com
Stefanie J, Schwartz
Multidisciplinary Artist, Photography, Video, Creative Content, Experiences, Collaborations, and a Biomimic, Art, and Creativity Guide.
Stefanie’s deep-rooted love for photography and art is derived from her passion for nature, sound/vibration and light, whether it be capturing the essence of humans or other species, or exploring the qualities of light itself. In her ongoing project, ” Wonder,” she invites viewers to expand their lens through photography, video, immersive experiences, creative expression and taking them on experiences to further expand their own senses.
Her work also includes magazine work, documentaries, events, live experiences, videos, and portraits of various influential figures including leaders, innovators, authors, artists/musicians, wildlife, VR/AR, and Fine Art
Her personal experiences while growing up, including temporary hearing loss, lack of stereo-vision which she now has, and being neurally diverse including synesthesia. All this has greatly influenced Stefanie’s artistic perspective. As an adult, she underwent sensory integration, deepening her curiosity about sensory perception and the interplay of light and sound. Stefanie’s extensive travels to over 30 countries and over 30 US states have also played a significant role in shaping her artistic perspective. Experiencing diverse cultures, and people from around the world has broadened her understanding of the human experience. These experiences have shaped her work as a photographer, creative artist, and lifelong learner.
Board Members
KELLI NEGRO
Accomplished B2B marketing executive with over 20-years of experience developing go-to-market strategies, building high performance teams, driving demand generation, defining compelling brand narratives, and implementing comprehensive account-based marketing programs that deliver business results.
Key Areas of Focus: Marketing Strategy, Demand Generation, Cross-sell and Renewal, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Development, B2B Marketing, PR and Thought Leadership, Community Marketing, Lead Nurturing, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation and Global Website Management.
KEVIN BLUM
Kevin Blum, a Marin County-native is currently the owner of The Marin Dish.a Kevin was the founder/editor of SF City Dish, a popular lifestyle email newsletter which went out weekly to 25,000+ Bay Area subscribers. After selling City Dish to DiningOut Magazine in 2013, and a few years later became Yelp’s North Bay Marketing/Community Director where he wrote the Weekly Yelp newsletter; hosted 300+ restaurant/bar/winery events for local Yelpers, and appeared weekly on KRON-4’s Morning News to highlight Bay Area businesses and happenings.
e developing go-to-market strategies, building high performance teams, driving demand generation, defining compelling brand narratives, and implementing comprehensive account-based marketing programs that deliver business results.
Key Areas of Focus: Marketing Strategy, Demand Generation, Cross-sell and Renewal, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Development, B2B Marketing, PR and Thought Leadership, Community Marketing, Lead Nurturing, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation and Global Website Management.