ENCINITAS, CA, Oct. 15, 2024 — thinkPARALLAX, a full-service sustainability strategy and communications agency supporting corporations at all stages of their sustainability journey, has announced its expanded team of leaders. This team brings a remarkable breadth of cross-industry experience, positioning thinkPARALLAX to meet the evolving demands of corporate sustainability.

“Sustainability is evolving, and so are we,” said thinkPARALLAX Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Hanwit. “This senior team brings a wealth of experience that will help us continue to meet our clients' needs across a broad range of sustainability strategies and services.”

thinkPARALLAX’s full-service sustainability and communications solutions address the defining challenges of modern corporate sustainability, including CSRD compliance, internal and external communications, greenwashing training, carbon footprinting, and embedding sustainability into a company’s DNA. These services will be led by a team with extensive experience across various industries.

Sami Grover, the new Director of Communications Strategy, is a communications strategist, branding expert, and climate writer with a 16-year career. He is the author of the book We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now and has led sustainability communications for clients like Burt’s Bees, Self Help Credit Union, and Jada Pinkett Smith. According to Adweek, Grover co-coined the term "greenhushing."

Niamh O’ Mara, a former thinkPARALLAX client, joins the team with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and program management, focusing on ESG, regulatory, and innovation initiatives. As a trained lawyer and sustainability professional, she has worked across sectors including manufacturing, supply chain, consumer goods, and luxury industries. Her global experience spans China, Europe, and the U.S., with positions at PCH, EY, Glanbia, and Richemont.

Sheila Ongie is thinkPARALLAX’s Head of Sustainability Strategy. With over 20 years of experience, her superpower lies in seamlessly embedding sustainability into corporate strategies. She has successfully guided industry leaders in the natural and consumer packaged goods sectors, including Starbucks, LUSH, Beyond Meat, Blue Diamond Growers, and Bloomin' Brands.

Amanda Pike, thinkPARALLAX’S COO, holds an M.S. in Environmental Engineering and has spent 15 years partnering with organizations like The Walt Disney Company, Tillamook, and Native Shoes to understand and address their environmental impacts.

Derek Sabori, joining as Senior Director, Communications, brings over a decade of apparel industry experience as a former VP of Sustainability, working for brands like Volcom, New Balance, ASICS, Zumiez, Billabong, RVCA, and Roark. He also hosts thinkPARALLAX’s in-house podcast, Inspiring Perspectives.

John Davies, thinkPARALLAX’s new Editor, has 16 years of experience as a writer, editor, brand strategist, and corporate communications professional. Most recently, he led communications and sustainability initiatives for Avocado Green Brands, where he partnered with Disney, the New York Times, Condé Nast, and iHeartRadio while integrating sustainability into Avocado’s marketing and communications content.

“Our new leadership embodies the expertise and vision needed to help our clients navigate the complexities of sustainability,” added Hanwit. “Together, we’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead and drive meaningful change across industries.”

ABOUT thinkPARALLAX

thinkPARALLAX believes that businesses are a key driver in creating a world that is more regenerative, inclusive, and just. And that by driving sustainable business transformation they can help bring about the change they want to see in the world.

Through their unique approach, they provide partners with the knowledge, perspective, and ideas to see sustainability challenges from new angles and uncover the creative solution that will drive the next step in their sustainability journey.

The team of passionate experts at thinkPARALLAX is driven by a collective desire to make an impact. They are strategists, communicators, designers, and client engagement specialists, each with deep sustainability expertise and a unique perspective on how to solve clients' challenges. 

For more information, please contact Janna Irons, Head of Brand and Communications, at janna@thinkparallax.com.