Jason Severs is an Executive Creative Director at frog and a leader in the company’s design research practice. He is responsible for promoting a holistic perspective through translating the needs of users and business into meaningful design. Before joining frog, Jason worked with Bruce Mau Design on Massive Change, a project that aimed to communicate the transformative capacity of design as well as its impact on health and wellness, urban planning, global markets, the military, and the future of public and personal transportation. Jason has also illustrated two books on theoretical physics with renowned scientist Brian Greene. Jason cut his teeth in design research at Columbia University’s Center for New Media Teaching and Learning developing courseware and distance learning applications. He has served as adjunct professor at NYU and regularly lectures at the Stern School of Business.

As training and development lead, Rachel oversees MSL Academy, MSLGROUP’s corporate university in North America. Rachel identifies the leadership, professional development, and skill-building needs of the organization and provides smart and creative recommendations for delivering high impact solutions. Over the past six years at MSLGROUP, Rachel’s work in training facilitation, instructional design, project management and program implementation resulted in several key initiatives for MSLGROUP in North America, such as the Agency Enrichment Program, the Beyond Boundaries Mobility Program and the Emerging Leader Summit. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Rachel earned a M.A. in industrial/organizational psychology from New York University and a B.A. in psychology and women’s studies from The University of Arizona. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.