We are a branding, design and technology studio with roots in Washington, DC.
We’ve traveled the world with Madeleine Albright, shaped the White House brand for President Obama, and mobilized Americans to support the World Food Programme, the largest humanitarian agency in the world. Today, we define the brands of people and organizations who are inspiring hope and change.
We are a branding, design and technology studio with roots in Washington, DC.
We’ve traveled the world with Madeleine Albright, shaped the White House brand for President Obama, and mobilized Americans to support the World Food Programme, the largest humanitarian agency in the world. Today, we define the brands of people and organizations who are inspiring hope and change.
We’re good at what we do because we’re deep listeners, flexible, and collaborative. By the time a project wraps, most of our clients will tell you that we feel less like their vendor and more like an extension of their own team. That’s our goal!
What’s the deal with the name, Iced Coffee, Please.?
We’re glad you asked! We loveeeeeee drinking iced coffee. And that’s saying something as our co-founder, Kody, grew up off the grid in the middle of nowhere in Maine. He didn’t have ice until he was a teenager. After that first cube hit his Dunkin Donuts coffee, he’s never looked back! (In fact, our co-founder Erin, swears she’s never witnessed Kody drink hot coffee. Not once!)
Erin Cochran
Partner / Brand & Communications Strategy
Erin grew up in the deep South and now resides in Midcoast Maine. She spent nearly 20 years in Washington, DC working for Blue State, Secretary Madeleine Albright, Senator Harry Reid, and World Food Program USA. Today, she leads all of our content strategy and writing projects. Erin is also the mother of three daughters, a recent convert to swimrun competitions, and the reason why our brand is hot pink.
Erin Cochran / Partner / Communications
Erin was raised in the American South but she fails to have anything close to a Southern accent. After graduating with a political science degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, Erin moved to DC to pursue a dream of working in government. In 2009, she got her chance, as Deputy Director of New Media for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
After Senator Reid was re-elected in 2011, Erin moved on to serve as Communications Director to Madeleine Albright, the country’s first woman Secretary of State. It was the job of a lifetime. Erin traveled the world (Mongolia, China, Prague -- to name a few), planned complicated media trips, the book tour for the release of Albright’s fifth novel, and served as traveling press secretary to the Secretary during the 2010 congressional campaign cycle.
In 2013, Erin decided it was time to get off an airplane. She spent the next 4+ years as Vice President of Communications at World Food Program USA, raising money, awareness and advocating for strong Congressional legislation that would benefit the world’s hungry.
Throughout each of these diverse experiences, Erin learned a critical lesson: The story is not about you; it’s about the people and/or the issue you serve. She carries that belief with her no matter who she works for now.
Photo Credit: Paul Morigi
Erin Cochran / Partner / Communications
Erin was raised in the American South but she fails to have anything close to a Southern accent. After graduating with a political science degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, Erin moved to DC to pursue a dream of working in government. In 2009, she got her chance, as Deputy Director of New Media for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
After Senator Reid was re-elected in 2011, Erin moved on to serve as Communications Director to Madeleine Albright, the country’s first woman Secretary of State. It was the job of a lifetime. Erin traveled the world (Mongolia, China, Prague -- to name a few), planned complicated media trips, the book tour for the release of Albright’s fifth novel, and served as traveling press secretary to the Secretary during the 2010 congressional campaign cycle.
In 2013, Erin decided it was time to get off an airplane. She spent the next 4+ years as Vice President of Communications at World Food Program USA, raising money, awareness and advocating for strong Congressional legislation that would benefit the world’s hungry.
Throughout each of these diverse experiences, Erin learned a critical lesson: The story is not about you; it’s about the people and/or the issue you serve. She carries that belief with her no matter who she works for now.
- Taught high school in northern Namibia.
- Mother to 3 daughters.
- Still wants to be an Olympian.
- Never not reading (a few favorites: The Work of Art, The Village of Waiting, Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight, and On Tyranny).
- Lives on a lot of land in Midcoast Maine.
- Doesn’t like funny movies.
- Once tried and failed to bike across the country.
- Terrified of jewelry and mazes.
- Dream trip: Hike a 270 km trail over 20 islands in the Stockholm Archipelago.
- Last meal will be a bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine.
1: Taught in Namibia for a year
2: Was an All-American swimmer in college
3: Has two daughters; they're awesome
4: Favorite musician is the late Jeff Buckley
5: Once tried and failed to bike across the country
6: Is addicted to reading biographies
7: Switched to natural deodorant and isn’t going back
8: Favorite foods: pasta and sushi
9: Terrified of mazes
10: Dream trip: Madagascar
Kodiak Starr
Partner / Visual & User Experience Design
Kody grew up off the grid in a log cabin in Maine and now resides in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. He started his career in NYC in advertising and design before moving to DC to serve as the Creative Director for President Obama. Today, he leads all of our visual design and user experience projects. Kody is also a father, a car collector and sometime welder, and perhaps most importantly, named our company after his beverage of choice.
Kodiak Starr / Partner / Visual & User Experience Design
Kody was raised off the grid without electricity or running water in northern Maine. After joining the modern world at the age of 15, he became obsessed with the internet and design. After college, Kody moved to Brooklyn and worked for a number of design agencies. He then took off for a professional and personal adventure in Kampala, Uganda, working for Ogilvy.
After returning stateside, Kody landed the job of a lifetime, serving as Creative Director of Digital Strategy at the White House under President Obama from 2010 to 2014. After 3 State of the Unions, launching the online platform We The People, and (literally) thousands of other projects, Kody left the government to work on his own.
He has developed a deep knowledge of the digital space and online consumer behavior. His work is influenced by his analog roots, a love for great typography and empathy for the user.
Kody is also well-versed in working both as part of a team and being the leader in the room steering the ship. He has found the best way to motivate is by doing, so Kody is a hands-on designer who likes to be intimately involved from start to finish.
- Grew up off the grid with no running water.
- Has a gag reaction to raw tomatoes.
- Father was a Hip Hop DJ who took his own life.
- Has an addiction to collecting squished pennies.
- Stalked a pack of hyenas with a man carrying an AK47.
- Drove in five demolition derbies.
- High School all-state soccer player.
- Participated in Project M with John Bielenberg.
- First words, "no home".
- Favorite lunch is a bahn mi and iced coffee.
1: Grew up off the grid with no running water
2: Has a gag reaction to raw tomatoes
3: Is the father of a baby girl named Acadia
4: Father was a Hip Hop DJ
5: Has an addiction to collecting squished pennies
6: Stalked a pack of hyenas with a man carrying an AK47
7: Grew up going to the bathroom in an outhouse
8: Drove in five demolition derbies
9: High School all-state soccer player
10: Participated in Project M with John Bielenberg
11: First words, "no home"
12: Prefers dogs over cats
13: Favorite lunch is a bahn mi and iced coffee
Sarah Proper
Technical Lead
Sarah grew up in Virginia and now lives in Denver, Colorado. Like our co-founders, Sarah, too, cut her teeth working at Blue State, where she developed custom WordPress and Drupal websites. Today, she leads all of our website development projects. In her spare time, Sarah explores the world and is a certified travel advisor with Fora.
Anthony Dihle
Art Director
Anthony grew up in Maryland and, believe it or not, also lives in Petworth DC, near Kody and Hannah. An artist, first and foremost, Anthony paints murals for local businesses and is well-known for his iconic poster series of Washington, DC. Today, he leads all of our logo and branding projects. Passionate about travel, Anthony can be found decamping to a far-flung location for at least one month of every summer.
Adam Garber
Video Director
Adam grew up in Maryland and today lives in Takoma Park with his multigenerational family. He has served as the Director of Video for President and Mrs. Obama since 2008. As a result, he’s had the great fortune of filming some of the other most famous people on Earth, and yet, Adam remains as down-to-earth as they come. Today, he leads all of our film projects. When not hanging with his family, you can find Adam alongside Kody at a show at the 9:30 Club or the Anthem.
Hannah Churn
Animator
Hannah grew up in Maryland and now lives around the corner from Kody in Silver Spring, MD. Before embracing freelance life, she was an illustrator and animator at Duke & Duck. Today, she leads all of our animation projects. Hannah is also very into drawing cats.
David Hudson
Digital Strategist
David grew up in Richmond, Virginia and now lives in DC with his wife and two sons. Prior to founding his agency, Aluta Strategies, David led digital strategy for the Motion Picture Association and the Obama White House. Today, David leads our digital strategy and social marketing projects. David is passionate about documentaries, journalism, and finding whatever sliver of free time he has to ride his Peloton.
Albert Waverling
Data & Analytics
Albert grew up in Maryland and now lives in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to starting his analytics company, Shinyclick, Albert worked at Blue State and Viget, helping clients use data to make better decisions. Today, he leads all of our SEO and analytics projects. In his downtime, he studies permaculture and makes art mobiles.
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