Mara Stolzenbach is a seasoned strategist currently serving as Director of Strategy at dcdx since May 2023, having previously held roles as Senior Strategist and Strategist. Experience includes a tenure at Gemic from January 2021 to July 2022, where Mara led comprehensive research design and conducted qualitative, ethnographic research. Additional roles encompass positions such as Public Programming & Events Assistant at the Holocaust Museum LA, Teaching Assistant in Anthropology at Bates College, and various research and community engagement roles focused on education and support for marginalized youth. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Arts with Magna Cum Laude honors in Politics and Anthropology from Bates College, study abroad at the University of Amsterdam, and ongoing training in Digital Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy.