Team
Get to know our diverse and dedicated band of specialists. We maintain that the best results are executed when you believe your efforts are more than just work, but something that will improve the lives of others. This is the opportunity that drives each one of us at the firm. Our breadth of individual skills is expansive and unique, but what we all have in common is the desire to use those skills to facilitate progress and betterment, in big and small ways.
Mykle
CEO
Mykle is a 5th generation Texan from Grayson county in North Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with degrees in Government and Religious Studies. Mykle worked on campaigns in the Austin area managing city council and Democratic primary and general election campaigns until accepting a position at Rifeline, a community engagement and consulting firm, as their Director of Campaigns. In 2013, Mykle started Y Strategy to focus on progressive down ballot candidates. Mykle’s passion is helping local candidates realize their full potential and work in the community to make sure that progressive candidates and organizations have a voice at the local level.
Rio
VISUAL DIRECTOR
Raised an army brat, Rio grew up moving from state to state throughout the U.S. When her family was stationed at Ft. Hood, she took her first ever high school trip to Texas's capitol and was captivated by Austin's vibe. So much so, she stayed despite her family being stationed elsewhere to earn her BFA in Design at the University of Texas at Austin. Her experience as a mixed race woman of color drove her to combine her affinity for art with her instinct to do what is right. She currently leads the creative department of Y Strategy, helping candidates deliver their message in a compelling way through bright color and excellent type. Outside the office, you can find Rio strumming along her ukulele or trying to maintain her DuoLingo streak.
Alex
FIELD DIRECTOR
After growing up in Pittsburgh, Alex attended the University of Kentucky to study Political Science. During his time in Appalachia, Alex saw first hand what can happen to a community when profits are placed before the community and environment. A street from Alex’s childhood, Valley View Road, no longer has any valleys that aren’t overrun by fracking infrastructure. This inspired Alex’s determination to making sure our elected officials always put people first. Before Y Strategy, Alex worked for the Travis County Democratic Party as a Field Organizer, and for the Williamson County Democratic Party as their Coordinated Campaign Manager. If you want to find Alex outside office hours, check the nearest craft beer brewery or disc golf course.