The right-sized team for outsized

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About Us

Merz is a branding partner trusted by life sciences, healthcare, and nonprofit leaders. We bring the power of a big agency with the personal care of an independent one—working side-by-side with our clients to build, grow, and lead, especially when challenges come up.

CORE VALUES

GET SHIT DONE

Clients count on us for the seemingly impossible. We work at lightning speed, fueled by collaboration, efficiency, and a love for big challenges.

DO WHAT'S RIGHT

We always choose what’s right. That means being honest, owning mistakes, and protecting our team’s well-being. Integrity drives loyalty, and both of them disappear the second we compromise our values.

CONFIDENTLY CURIOUS

We’re obsessed with learning—from client industries to cutting-edge strategies. Our curiosity fuels creative, intelligent work, and leaves our clients wondering, “are they marketing professionals, or my colleagues?”

BETTER TOGETHER

We’re people who show up for each other, because the combination of our unique talents creates a powerful force. We say it, and we mean it: Teamwork makes the dream work.

Our Team

Mary Kate Lo Conte
CEO/Partner
Noreen Cahalane
President/Partner
Michelle McAnally
Traffic & Production Manager
Kelly Pellicano
Director of Account Service
Chris Clemson
Creative Director
Paul Barrera
Director of Digital
Ben Bittner
Senior Designer
Erin Hazley
Senior Art Director
Amanada Hagen
Senior Account Executive
Gillian Backe
Account Coordinator