Amplify Your Mission and Impact

The secret to success is doing something great and then telling people about it. You’re doing incredible work; let us help tell the story.

How We Support The Nonprofit Ecosystem

A full marketing toolkit focused on happier students, staff, communities, and funders for Great Oaks Charter School of Wilmington

Mission & Outreach

A full marketing toolkit to amplify your mission and inspire supporters.

Inspiration

People love a good story, and yours deserves to be told. From video and campaigns to newsletters and casual, friendly social media, we have the tools to share what inspires.

Community

Marketing and communications that build meaningful relationships with supporters and partners — at scale.

Services Include

Websites, Digital Marketing, Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Email, Digital & Traditional Advertising, SEO, PR/PA, Video & Photography.

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We work with passionate people in these other industries as well:

Recruitment & Workforce Marketing

Education

Science & Manufacturing

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Hello!

We’re around here… somewhere. When you see us, say hi!

John Himics
JOHN HIMICS

John Himics is the president and co-founder of First Ascent, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design and development, graphic design, and digital marketing. With over a decade of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams, John brings a rare mix of engineering precision, business strategy, and creative problem-solving to every project.

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LAYNA SCARANE

Layna Scarane is the secret ingredient behind smooth partnerships and building new relationships, specializing in Partnerships & Growth. She has experience across freelance and corporate environments, supporting growing brands and leading teams through complex initiatives. Known for her strong communication skills and intuitive understanding of people, Layna brings organization, clarity, and energy to collaborative work, helping teams stay aligned, clients feel supported, and ideas come to life.

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MIRANDA RUSH


Miranda Rush is a Project Manager supporting clients in diverse industries. She coordinates internal teams, manages timelines and deliverables, serving as a key liaison between clients and project teams. Known for her clear communication and detail-oriented approach, Miranda provides structure and proactive management to ensure the overall success of projects.

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