Our team members come from technical and nontechnical backgrounds ranging from software development to theatre management to nonprofit leadership. We spend our work hours immersed in nonprofit technology, design, communications, and the practical ins and outs of completing projects successfully with real-world constraints.
Meet the Rabbits
Aiden Kent
Aiden
Kent
Senior Project Manager
she/her
Aiden’s diverse background across a range of technical and creative disciplines means she is equipped to steward GR client visions with empathy, honesty, and humor (and a bit of magic here and there). She holds more than 15 years of combined experience in management, marketing, communications, and creative direction. Aiden lives in Portland, OR.
Anna Heath
Anna
Heath
Director of Technical Strategy
she/her
Anna has served as a Technical Strategist, Developer, Project Manager, and ad hoc technology therapist on many of our biggest - and smallest - projects and rescues. As our Director of Technical Strategy, she guides the choices that shape a project from start to finish. In her off hours, she heads up a 20-person, volunteer-led nonprofit in Oakland, CA.
Anthony Nemirovsky
Anthony
Nemirovsky
Director of Engineering
he/him
Anthony has years of experience planning and building websites and data systems; he has also worked as a project manager on some of GR's longest-running development and support projects. That technological and practical perspective makes him our Director of Engineering: he works with a wide range of ongoing projects to make sure that both the implementation details and the project overall are headed in a successful direction.
Ben Wheeler
Ben
Wheeler
Senior Drupal Developer
he/him
Ben has years of Drupal experience and has worked on some of GR's biggest and most complex builds. His extensive Drupal experience makes him a leader of GR's constantly evolving Drupal best practices. He is also a seasoned front-end developer, with a detailed eye for rendering flat designs into dynamic, responsive Drupal themes. Ben studies Hakomi and somatic psychotherapy in his spare time.
Daniel Heath
Daniel
Heath
Partner
he/him
Daniel oversees strategy, planning and implementation for GR's slate of projects. He has worked in nonprofit technology for over 20 years, managing hundreds of large and small web and data projects from initial planning through implementation to long-term maintenance, support, and evolution.
Eli Lisseck
Eli
Lisseck
Developer
he/him
Eli has spent most of his career focused on Drupal and CiviCRM development for mission-based organizations. He has years of experience translating organizational needs into technical solutions. Before he was a developer, Eli worked in the nonprofit world and completed a permaculture design certification. Outside the office you'll find Eli tinkering with bicycles, or out on a ride around San Diego.
Hanna Miller
Hanna
Miller
Senior Project Strategist
she/her
An adept generalist with an eye for detail, Hanna connects mission-driven people and projects with the strategies and technology they need to do good work. Hanna honed her skills in the nonprofit sector prior to joining the Giant Rabbit team, and can be found immersed in the fiber arts when she's not problem-solving for her clients.
Kate Rabuck
Kate
Rabuck
Project Manager
she/her
Prior to joining Giant Rabbit, Kate worked in botanic gardens and zoos connecting the public to nature through education, experiences, and exhibitions, leading organizations to embrace technology, data, and processes that increase mission impact. Out of the office, she is an enthusiastic DIYer, dog mom, and chicken tender.
Katie Vaughan
Katie
Vaughan
Project Manager
she/her
Katie is a PMP-certified project manager with a background in marketing and communications. Prior to joining Giant Rabbit, she managed the execution of website development projects and multi-channel marketing campaigns at a digital marketing agency. She has experience managing cross-functional creative and technical teams and overseeing company-wide process development and improvement. Outside of work she can be found hiking, paddle boarding, reading, fostering dogs, and watching women’s sports.
Kilah Haight
Kilah
Haight
Systems Administrator
she/her
After a career in banking and arts management, Kilah turned her skills toward Systems Administration, and is responsible for improving our internal systems and keeping our servers and websites secure. When not writing and running her ansible scripts, she can be found designing at her sewing machine, trekking in the California desert, or landing commercial gigs as an in-demand LA actress.
Lauren Blais
Lauren
Blais
Technical Strategist
she/her
Lauren brings more than a decade of experience developing scaleable, sustainable Drupal websites in higher ed to her role as technical strategist. Beyond the tech realm, she works with her local government to advance bike and pedestrian safety and teaches aerial dance at a non-profit in her hometown of Athens, Georgia.
Liana Dillaway
Liana
Dillaway
Project Manager
she/her
Prior to joining the Giant Rabbit team, Liana worked as a stage manager at the circus, where she developed a flexible management style and the ability to expertly juggle a wide array of projects with varying creative desires and technological requirements. When not helping her clients stick the proverbial landing, Liana can be found gaming, reading, hiking and hanging out with her cat, Astaria.
Maxamaris Hoppe
Maxamaris
Hoppe
Senior Project Manager
any pronouns
Max is a veteran project manager with years of experience planning and building websites, as well as providing support for the humans who use them. Armed with a degree in creative writing, Max began her project management career with WordPress websites for professional authors. Max began her work with giant rabbits in 2006 when she starred in her high school production of Harvey and she's thrilled to be back in such good company. Outside the office, Max spends her time with cats, books, and baked goods.
Peter Haight
Peter
Haight
Partner
he/him
Peter is Giant Rabbit's technical leader; he has decades of experience planning and implementing software projects for both tiny nonprofits and industry-leading start-ups. He guides GR's technical processes from systems administration through development and long-term support, and acts as GR's highest point of escalation for all technical issues.
Qudsia Roberts
Qudsia
Roberts
Developer
she/her
Qudsia is a developer with a strong focus on open source technologies including Drupal, Laravel, and Vue.js. She has spent years crafting impactful solutions for mission-driven organizations, striving to make a difference through technology. Outside of work, Qudsia enjoys watercolor painting, exploring nature trails, and meditating.
Richard Esguerra
Richard
Esguerra
Managing Director
he/him
Richard Esguerra helps clients chart a sustainable path forward, integrating the latest in technology with insights from years in non-profit development and management. Specializing in performance metrics and the stories told by data, he understands the distinct challenges facing non-profit organizations and shares the passion underpinning our clients’ mission-driven work.
SJ Ember
SJ
Ember
Developer
they/them
SJ Ember spent the first decade of their career building open-source software that increases access to ecological research data. They specialize in creating intuitive user experiences and developing full-stack architecture for complex, data-driven applications. Passionate about community work across various social causes, SJ believes that thoughtfully designed technology can be a powerful catalyst for meaningful change in the world.
Tristan Wolfe
Tristan
Wolfe
Developer
he/him
After years of managing web projects for professional authors, Tristan crossed over and became a Drupal and WordPress developer. His work as both a project manager and a developer gives him a 360 degree view of web technology, from conception to execution. On sunny days Tristan can be found exploring the beautiful woods of the west coast, and on rainy days his journeys take him into the pages of his favorite fantasy novels.
Wes Ruvalcaba
Wes
Ruvalcaba
Developer
he/him
Wes is front-end and user experience focused web developer. He was named one of Red Hat’s 150 "premier technical contributors" and invited to IBM Tech 2023, was on the Backdrop Project Management Committee for 3 years, and has taught and mentored hundreds at college and technical events. Previous to Giant Rabbit he's done work for Red Hat, Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science, Bravo TV, Highlights for Children, and many others.