About Alaniz

Gerri brings a wealth of experience to her role as Alaniz’s community relations ambassador and business development executive. She is responsible for Alaniz’s presence in the San Francisco Bay Area communities and has fostered relationships with many charities and organizations in the area. She is also involved as a leader in the Latino community and with the Women’s Initiative. Tambíen, se habla Español.

Julian is a creative graphic design and front-end website developer making beautiful websites, landing pages using his expertise in HTML, CSS and WordPress; and he builds effective marketing campaigns using HubSpot and SharpSpring. When not working, Julian spends his time with his son and plays guitar at local Bay Area venues.

With a strong background working with established B2B Saas companies and burgeoning startups, Jennefer is a valuable member of our team. She has a natural affinity towards data science, content management, and client relationship building. When not at work you can find her working in the garden and riding her bike.

Alex is an experienced project manager with a background in operations and project management, particularly within tech startups and digital marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to find inspiration and broaden her perspectives. Alex is known for her proactive approach to problem-solving and her ability to drive synergy, while maximizing productivity throughout every project lifecycle.

Esteffani coordinates campaigns for our Hispanic marketing division. Esteffani has a background in hospitality management and also managed operations at a renowned surf and paddle board shop, Capitola Surf and Paddle.  In her (not so) free time, Esteffani can be found chasing a handsome one year old around the surf village of Capitola.

Bob Schnell is a recent Virginia transplant to Marin County. His focus is in branding, headshot and lifestyle photography. I his free time, he explores the natural beauty of Northern California with his fiancee.

Jason Satterlund is an award-winning director and owner of Big Puddle Films, a full-service film production company established in 2001.

Satterlund has been writing and directing films for over 25 years. He travels the world creating feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, and documentaries.

Satterlund wrote and directed the award-winning feature film The Record Keeper, which premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in London and is the creator of the children’s TV show, Studio 316. When he isn’t busy directing his own projects, he enjoys teaching filmmaking workshops, shaping the filmmakers of the future.

Sai Raj is a digital marketing executive and consultant who has spent nearly a decade building brands for SaaS product companies, IT services, Software and Tech across the United States.

He has a natural penchant for consulting, strategizing, and executing LinkedIn branding and marketing, email marketing, outreach/outbound/inbound marketing, and automation and lead generation for up emerging and startup enterprises. He loves the MarTech industry and exploring new tools in the market but has a special liking for HubSpot!

In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering to serve his local community by tutoring them about B2B Digital Marketing nuances, learning about career and money management paths, and exploring a personal passion for traveling and exploring the world.

Beth Amatrone is a seasoned professional in clinical research marketing, bringing over 15 years of experience to her role as Strategic Partnership Lead, Clinical Research at Alaniz. She has a proven track record of developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that enhance patient recruitment and engagement for clinical trials. Beth’s expertise lies in crafting targeted messaging and leveraging digital platforms to reach diverse populations, ensuring inclusivity in clinical research. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering strong relationships with research sites and organizations. Beth holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University East Bay. Outside of work, Beth enjoys golfing, skiing, and embracing the outdoors.

John is a dynamic Social Media Manager and Strategist with over 8 years of experience driving brand growth and crafting impactful digital campaigns. He has worked with industry-leading brands like Amazon, CBS, and Walmart, helping them connect with diverse audiences through creative and data-driven strategies.With a keen eye for emerging trends and a passion for authentic engagement, John specializes in building online communities, optimizing content performance, and managing successful social campaigns. Known for his strategic mindset and collaborative approach, he excels at turning goals into actionable plans that resonate with audiences.Whether it’s developing compelling content, analyzing social metrics, or fostering meaningful connections, John brings the expertise and creativity to elevate any brand’s online presence.

Zina has a bookkeeping background working in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and as a paraplanner. She is hard working, flexible, and detailed. She has a very positive and her accent helps too.

While Travis is not technically a part of our team, he’s definitely a part of the Alaniz family and key to our IT operations running smoothly. Travis and his team at Marin Mac Tech and Fort Point IT helped us design and set up our technology infrastructure and keep things running on point day in and day out.

Ella is proud to be part of the Alaniz team. In her spare time, she enjoys playing fetch, going on runs with her mom, and eating lots of meat.