We dedicate our work to bringing These gifts to life; one person and one heart at a time
everyone has something to give to our world
MEet TEAM MERAKI
Eleni meraki
FOUNDERI love the color red, cinnamon and am frequently to be seen with my favorite pen and Moleskine sipping a coffee in a local café.
I spent my 20s studying (BSc in Economics & MA in Marketing), traveling around the globe, and working for the world’s most influential brands in the advertising industry in Amsterdam. In my 30s I took a leap of faith and exchanged my corporate career in pursuit of finding more fulfillment in my life. I started writing, designing and studying to become a life coach and hypnotherapist. In 2020 I founded Meraki Branding combining my skills and passions with my purpose to make a positive change in people’s lives and this world.
YANA FRIGELIS
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR & COPYWRITERI’m a culture vulture, self-proclaimed nomad and polyglot with a love for travel and putting the proverbial pen to paper.
A third-culture kid; my passion for travel, meeting new people and exploring the road less traveled brought me to the next chapter of my life; recently trading in corporate America for sunny Athens, Greece with my dog Palmer. There is no doubt that my skill set has been refined with each and every career-building step.My degree in International business and proficiency in 6 languages has given me the pleasure of working with a variety of individuals from around the world while maintaining a sensitivity to cultural differences; while my creative experience, the ability to bring life to communications strategy and creative visions. I love helping brands tell their unique story while creating and sustaining meaningful partnerships.
Maria Dakis
design directorI have a special love for Moroccan patterns, the unseen, and a passion for teaching and learning new things. In my free time, you can find me in furniture stores and playing with my dog.
I graduated in fashion, as from a young age I was inspired by beauty and design. I loved the innovation, the diversity, and the ever-changing and never-ending landscape of these creative worlds. After my studies, I worked in a variety of roles that enabled me to create a multi-disciplinary skill set in both the on- and offline world. I joined Meraki Branding in 2021, and am of Canadian-Greek origin.
Nadia Elgazar
website & graphic designer“I’m a lover of films, photography, and simple pleasures. More often than not, I’m caught up making excessively niche playlists.”
Youly TILIGADA
website & graphic designer“I find joy in creating; whether it’s digital, dance or music, it fills me. My favorite activity is reading books in the sun.”
Despina KOSTA
website & graphic designer“I love books and the smell of paper. I feel happy when I create with clay, brushes, paints and when I'm near the sea.”
Tamarah Pereira-Surtee
website & graphic designer“I am a passionate seeker of experiences, always eager to explore new horizons, no matter how small or grand. You'll often find me documenting my journey & experiences through film.”
meraki
[greek]doing something with your heart and soul
putting a piece of yourself into whatever you do