Thelma is a graphic designer and creative problem solver.
Her happy place sits at the intersection of design, tech, and social good.
She has spent most of the past ten years tackling digital, print, and tech solutions for passionate organizations nationwide. From event branding and swag to reports and newsletters, WordPress website re-designs and development, and email marketing and operations, she has a knack for plugging into different teams and making things happen!
Thelma most recently served as Production and Design Director at Fresh Eyes Digital. Her role worked across clients to design and launch digital marketing, fundraising, advocacy, and advertising for some extraordinary progressive nonprofits across North America. In 2025 she is launching her solo practice as AndThelmaCreates.com, more on that soon!
In her spare time, Thelma is probably binging old shows on Netflix, laughing at dumb TikTok jokes, and forgetting to water her plants. Sometimes, she illustrates and animates for fun. She is active with her local Junior League – ask her about it!
Thelma lives in Oakland, CA, with her partner Brandon, and their cat Bento.
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Selected clients: Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), One Percent for America, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), Free Press, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Stray Cat Alliance, PJ Library, People for the American Way, Mojave Desert Land Trust, Green City Market, Adler Planetarium, YouthTruth Student Survey, Center for Effective Philanthropy, Evergreen Action, GLIDE Foundation and Glide Memorial Church, National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI), Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) and more!
She has presented for the Engaging Networks Community Conference, the Nonprofit Technology Conference, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate, and more on the topics of Giving Tuesday best practices, email system/template design, campaign creativity, and the use of AI to enhance creativity and nonprofit capacity.
Want to work together? Get in touch! andthelma[at]gmail.com