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We exist to help people thrive – to create a world where people can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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We believe business should be a force for good. That belief shapes how we partner with clients, how we support our team, and how we show up in the world.
We do it by helping organizations navigate change with clarity and care, by creating meaningful and flexible work for professionals, and by giving back 1% of our revenue to help communities thrive.

This is how we move people forward

Three uniques.
One intention.

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Make it matter
We guide the human side of change, bringing calm to the chaos of transformation and helping people understand what matters most so everyone is motivated to move forward, together.
02
Make it happen
We’re in it with you, combining strategy and execution to drive meaningful progress and ensure no stakeholder gets left behind.
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Make it last
We’re short-term advisors who build long-term capability, so your teams can successfully navigate through change long after we’re gone.
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Business can be a force for
good in the world

Our values

One of the reasons Ripplea exists is to create meaningful and flexible work for change and communication professionals who want to live and work on their own terms. These are the principles that guide who we choose to collaborate with and how we show up - for clients, for each other, and for the world.
Let’s work together
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Impact Driven
We believe deeply in the effect our work creates in people’s lives, and in the ability of business to be a force for good in the world. We’re passionate about growing our impact to make an even bigger difference.
Collaborative Autonomy
We’re independent professionals who choose to succeed as
a team. We trust each other to deliver, support one another
fully, and always follow through.
Humble Expertise
We provide honest insights, not easy answers, and always go the extra mile - bringing clarity and steadiness in moments of complexity. We’re sharp and seasoned AND kind and collaborative.
People First
Our savvy experts are also the caring humans you’ll want as an extension of our team. We make decisions based on people first, not the bottom line.
Bias for Action
We drive meaningful progress with quick wins and visible
results that earn trust. We stay flexible as things evolve,
anchoring every step in purpose and practicality.

Our people

We believe great work starts with great people. Behind every project at Ripplea is a team of thoughtful, driven professionals who care deeply about the work and have a passion for the impact we make in the world.

Stef Tschida founded Ripplea to help organizations navigate change in ways that put people first. As CEO, she leads the team, builds client partnerships, and shapes the values that guide the work. Stef combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach, helping leaders engage employees, align teams, and turn complex transformations into lasting impact, creating the Ripplea Effect that inspires both organizations and the communities they serve.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Moving people forward means we're creating expanded possibilities for everyone we interact with. It's the employees who experience change differently as a result of our work, the team members who get to design lives and careers on their own terms, and the people beyond our walls who benefit from the resources we give back to make the world better.

Becca Bijoch is a change-driven professional with a strong belief in the power of world-changing ideas and leaders. Her superpowers lie in partnering with executive leaders to turn vision into action, solving complex problems, and communicating with confidence. She has a passion for coaching, connecting employees to a vision, and a knack for creative marketing.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Helping move people forward means helping everyone understand how they fit into a change and broader company strategy.

Meghan Diffley is a change management and communications consultant with over 25 years of experience helping organizations align strategy, technology, and people to successfully lead complex transformation. She partners with leaders to drive adoption and measurable business outcomes across enterprise initiatives. Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to translate vision into action, Meghan brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to change — aligning stakeholders, engaging teams, and equipping organizations to adopt new ways of working with confidence. She has supported transformation initiatives at organizations including Medtronic, General Mills, Thomson Reuters, Cargill, and Fairview Health Services.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Helping move people forward means meeting people where they are and giving them the clarity, confidence, and support they need to take the next step.

Hilary Hall helps leaders find the words and ideas that move people. With 20 years of experience in executive and internal communications, she works closely with senior leaders to shape narratives, clarify strategy, and communicate with authenticity during moments that matter most. Blending strategy and storytelling, Hilary supports leaders in showing up with purpose, confidence, and connection through change. She has worked with organizations including Target and CWT.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Moving people forward means helping leaders and organizations find their voices in moments that really matter, when there's so much noise and so much at stake. When strategy and creativity come together authentically, it doesn’t just advance the business; it builds confidence, earns trust, and moves everyone forward.

Jacqueline Hogue leads with empathy and clarity, helping organizations communicate in ways that truly connect. An active listener and trusted advisor, she partners with teams and leaders to design and guide communications that are efficient, thoughtful, and impactful. With experience spanning internal, executive, and change communications, Jacqueline supports organizations through transformation while building confidence and capability at every level. She has partnered with organizations such as UnitedHealth Group, Citrix, Hyatt, Hitachi and GE HealthCare.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Helping people move forward means making change human. By aligning leaders and teams around a clear, compelling story with steady anchors and milestones, we build trust and engagement so employees can confidently own and drive the next phase in your growth journey.

Kate Knopick is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) with 20 years of corporate experience helping organizations navigate change through strategic communications. She specializes in aligning leaders, engaging stakeholders, and creating clear visions that drive sustainable adoption. Grounded in the people side of change, Kate partners with organizations to meet business goals while supporting employees through meaningful, lasting transformation. She built her expertise through long‑term roles at Target and PwC and by partnering with organizations including General Mills, Yum! Brands, AECOM and Dunkin’ Donuts.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Successfully moving people forward means employees feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported throughout change. It requires a structured yet empathetic approach, one where change isn’t something done to people, but something shaped to meet both their needs and the organization’s goals.

Brian Koenig thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution, turning complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive engagement and adoption. With experience across content strategy, internal communications, and product marketing, he aligns teams and equips them with messaging that moves people to action. Known for curiosity and creativity, Brian brings a thoughtful, results-driven approach to every challenge. He has partnered with organizations such as SAP Concur, UnitedHealth Group and GE Healthcare.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
To me, moving people forward is about meeting them where they are and helping translate uncertainty into confidence and action.

Jenny Larson is a strategic communications consultant and Prosci-certified change practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping global organizations move people forward. She brings clarity to complexity by designing the change strategy and the story around it so people understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to move forward. With deep experience across HR, Operations, Technology, and Sales, Jenny blends strategy, empathy, and creativity to help teams navigate transformation with organizations including CWT, Mortenson, C.H. Robinson, General Mills, and Medtronic.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
Moving people forward isn’t about pushing change — it’s about guiding people through it with clarity, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose.

Robbi Strandemo is a graphic designer transforming ideas into visuals that engage, inform, and inspire. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for creative problem-solving, she brings clarity and impact to presentations, digital content, and communications campaigns. Robbi loves turning complex concepts into designs that resonate, helping organizations connect with their people and make every message memorable. She has partnered with organizations such as Trystar, Abbott and Blooma.

What does it mean to you to help move people forward?
As a designer, helping people move forward means listening to clients and deeply understanding the heart of their mission and values. It means taking abstract or messy ideas and organizing them into something clear and impactful. I believe good design can bring structure to complexity and help create a clear vision - it can be the bridge between intention and momentum.

Stef Tschida
Founder & CEO
Becca Bijoch
Meghan Diffley
Hilary Hall
Jacqueline Hogue
Kate Knopick
Brian Koenig
Jenny Larson
Robbi Strandemo
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Moving people forward in their lives

Ripplea is a Pledge 1% company, reflecting our commitment to give back 1% of our revenue each year to make the world better. We’ve chosen to  support Unsilenced Voices, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Their work provides life-saving resources that create safety, healing, and opportunity for people who have endured unimaginable harm, and it gives a voice to those who have too often been silenced.
The mission of Unsilenced Voices resonates deeply with Ripplea’s belief that every person deserves to feel supported, understood, and equipped as they navigate change of any kind - professional or personal.
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Our Origin Story

Every ripple starts somewhere

While working in a corporate role supporting leadership communications, one alt text last-minute schedule change caused our founder, Stef, to miss an important moment with her family – a reminder of how often meaningful work asks people to trade what matters most .

In that moment, Ripplea moved from alt text idea to alt text intention. Stef alt text wanted to do meaningful, high-impact work and have the flexibility to show up for the moments that matter. So she built a different kind of business. Not just for herself – for others too.

Ripplea is built to bring exceptional change and internal communications talent to organizations alt text navigating complexity, while giving talent professionals alt text the autonomy and support to do their best work. The result is a team that stays energized, alt text clients who feel the difference, and work that consistently exceeds expectations. alt text

As Ripplea grew, so did Stef’s desire to expand the positive ripple effect beyond her team and clients. That led Ripplea to join alt text Pledge 1%, committing a portion of the company’s time, resources, and equity to giving back as the business grows. Because when you start with the right intention, the ripple only gets bigger. alt text

Let’s move forward, together.

If you’re navigating change and want a partner who leads with heart and clarity, we’d love to talk.
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