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Austin Whipple

Technical Director

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World traveler, gamer, runner, log-home dweller, pitchfork-wielder

Austin has over 20 years of experience working on the web. From learning management and website tech support, to communications management, to web development, Austin’s expertise spans the entire lifecycle of a website. He not only has knowledge of modern HTML, CSS, PHP, and WordPress best practices, but also knows what it takes to make sure a website is easy to use for site visitors and easy to maintain for administrators.

Austin has served as the lead developer for Teal projects including sites for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, CAP and CAP Action, I AM ALS, Public Interest Network, Omidyar Network, and the Center for Justice Innovation.

Before joining Teal, Austin worked in nonprofit communications and as an IT specialist at Boston University. He studied philosophy in college. and consistently strives to find applicable uses for that knowledge, but got a Masters in mass communications just in case.

Austin's Recent Work

Omidyar Network
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Omidyar Network

Omidyar's vision is a world where digital technology fosters shared power, prosperity, and possibility, with people at the heart of decision-making. Teal's role was to effectively link thisnew brand narrative to Omidyar's website, clearly illustrating their priorities, and demonstrating how Omidyar achieves impact through their partners and their impact.

Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation

Teal crafted a new web presence for AKF to show how they work alongside communities in 18 countries to design, build and sustain their own solutions to the development challenges they face.

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Ellen Yee
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Ellen Yee

Art Director

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Bunny lover, sports nut, crossword puzzler, dim-sum advocate, quiet troublemaker