Seurat Group Team
Seurat Group Team
Catie
O’Rourke
Engagement Manager
Catie O’Rourke
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Engagement Manager
Catie O’Rourke is an Engagement Manager at Seurat Group, where she helps brands anticipate change and design for what’s next. With 6 years of experience across consumer insight, foresight, and front-end innovation, she has guided brand strategy for leading U.S. retailers and Fortune 500 health and personal care companies.
Catie holds a B.S. in Advertising, with minors in Business and Public Relations, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a certification in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge. Outside of Seurat, you can catch Catie cooking but ignoring the recipe, attending concerts, taking dance classes, or collaborating with her local innovation community at Chicago Innovation.
Clara
Geci
Engagement Manager
Clara Geci
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Engagement Manager
Clara is an Engagement Manager at the Seurat Group. She loves to tap into consumer perspective and excitement to drive unique creative insights and unlock strategic opportunities.
She graduated summa cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in International Politics and Economics, where she ski-instructed and explored Vermont. Clara loves to be in the mountains skiing or hiking, and she also enjoys doing puzzles and listening to podcasts.
Nandha
Melappalayam
Engagement Manager
Nandha Melappalayam
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Engagement Manager
Nandha is an Engagement Manager at Seurat Group, bringing 3 years of category management and commercial development experience from Nestlé, where she worked on powerhouse brands like Starbucks and Nescafé. She has led multi-million-dollar innovation launches from concept to shelf and built omni-channel shopping experiences that delight consumers and drive growth.
Nandha holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Operations & Supply Chain Management from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business. Outside of work, you’ll find her running through Central Park, exploring NYC’s food scene, or volunteering with the ASPCA!
Simonne
Dubois
Engagement Manager
Simonne Dubois
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Engagement Manager
Simonne Dubois is an Engagement Manager at Seurat Group, where she helps clients uncover growth opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies. She brings nearly a decade of experience in foresight and innovation, with work spanning industries including beauty and personal care, alcohol, and consumer finance. Simonne focuses on helping organizations navigate uncertainty and connect their vision for growth with practical execution.
Simonne holds a B.S. in Economics and Psychology from Tufts University and an M.S. in Design Research and Strategy from the University of Michigan. She is based in Chicago and enjoys swimming, painting, and reading in her free time.
Max
Yang
Senior Associate
Max Yang
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Senior Associate
Max is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. He enjoys working with qualitative and quantitative insights to explore the world of consumers and consumer packaged goods.
Max graduated cum laude from Williams College with a BA in Economics and studied abroad at the London School of Economics. In his free time, Max enjoys drawing, painting, and visiting museums and galleries in the city.
Angiolina
Quadrio Curzio
Senior Associate
Angiolina Quadrio Curzio
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Senior Associate
Angiolina is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group, passionate about building brand innovation and architecture strategies that align with modern lifestyles and needs. She thrives on translating consumer insights into bold ideas that challenge category norms and drive success. In today’s rapidly shifting landscape, Angiolina believes that success lies in staying agile, leading with humility, and embracing continuous learning.
Angiolina graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a BS in Biology and Studio Art. In her free time, you can find her painting scenes of New York City, or cheering on sports teams back home in England.
Kyra
McNerney
Associate
Kyra McNerney
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Associate
Kyra is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about unearthing consumer insights to drive brand growth.
Kyra graduated summa cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in Political Science and Psychology, where she taught ceramics classes and worked at the student-run café. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing card games, and trying new workout classes with friends.
Priya
Bakshi
Associate
Priya Bakshi
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Associate
Priya is an Associate at the Seurat Group, where she’s passionate about analyzing consumer data to uncover meaningful insights that drive growth. She enjoys weaving together perspectives from multiple lenses to reveal the underlying store, need, or trend – and then translating those findings into actionable strategies that help clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.
She earned her BA in Statistics and Psychology from Amherst College, blending a strong analytical foundation with a deep understanding of human behavior. Outside of work, Priya enjoys golfing, traveling, and volunteering at a local dog shelter.
Eliza
Glass
Business Analyst
Eliza Glass
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Business Analyst
Eliza is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She enjoys using data analysis to uncover consumer behavior and future insights.
Eliza graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in Economics and Hispanic Studies where she was the captain of the women’s squash team. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing cards with friends, and cheering on Boston sports teams.
George
Rogers
Business Analyst
George Rogers
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Business Analyst
George is a Business Analyst at Seurat Group. He is dedicated to exploring consumer behavior patterns and market dynamics to help brands thrive in competitive landscapes.
George graduated from Williams College with a BA in Economics and Political Science. In his free time, he enjoys making lattes, listening to music, and going on walks with friends.
Jonathan
Bar-On
Business Analyst
Jonathan Bar-On
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Business Analyst
Jonathan is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He is passionate about helping companies unlock their strategic potential and increase brand growth using data-based and AI-driven insights.
Jonathan graduated from Georgetown with a BS in Foreign Service, majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Business, Growth, and Development. A native New Yorker, Jonathan enjoys playing soccer in Riverside Park, doing puzzles, and trying on cool glasses at Warby Parker.
Kayla
Chang
Business Analyst
Kayla Chang
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Business Analyst
Kayla is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about using analytical insight to uncover the heart of brand positioning and how brands build differentiated personalities that consumers truly love.
Kayla graduated from Williams College with a BA in Statistics where she was a member of the softball team. Outside of work, she loves going on walks, watching baseball with her family, and finding the best new snack or beverage.
Alara
Eksioglu
Business Analyst
Alara Eksioglu
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Business Analyst
Alara is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about uncovering the insights that emerge at the intersection of data, consumer behavior, and brand strategy.
Alara graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in Economics and minors in Business Studies and Tech, Ethics, and Society. Outside of work, she loves exploring new cities, going on hikes, reading books, and playing backgammon.
Alex
Wu
Business Analyst
Alex Wu
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Business Analyst
Alex is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys the interdisciplinary nature of consumer-packaged goods, connecting aspects of psychology, culture, and analytics to better drive consumer experiences.
Alex graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Economics. In his free time, he loves exploring national parks, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.
Brady
Stoffregen
Business Analyst
Brady Stoffregen
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Business Analyst
Brady is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He is passionate about the ways in which brands shape culture and the use of analytical data to discover what drives consumer preferences.
Brady graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in STIA (Science, Technology, and International Affairs) from the School of Foreign Service and a minor in Music. There, he helped lead a student fashion magazine and campus radio. Outside of work, he enjoys making and collecting music, as well as studio and street photography.
Emma
Saltiel
Business Analyst
Emma Saltiel
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Business Analyst
Emma is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about using consumer insights and emerging trends to shape innovative ideas and help brands thrive.
Emma graduated from Emory University with a BBA, concentrating in Marketing and Organization & Management. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, baking, cheering on the Knicks, and trying new workout classes.
Maisie
Rochat
Business Analyst
Maisie Rochat
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Business Analyst
Maisie Rochat is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She is excited to combine her background in psychology and economics with data analytics to better understand consumer behavior and support brand growth.
Maisie graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Economics, where she served as President of MiddVolunteers, Treasurer of Riddim World Dance Troupe, and worked as an Economics Teaching Assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys running, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.
Nick
Fisher
AI Transformation Lead
Nick Fisher
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AI Transformation Lead
Nick is the AI Transformation Lead at the Seurat Group. He leads the firm’s adoption of AI, building tools that sharpen and speed Seurat’s work so teams spend more time on the insight and strategy that drive brand growth.
Nick graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a BS in Applied Economics and Management and a minor in Data Science. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring nature, trying new foods, and drone photography.
Maureen
Sawyer
Controller
Maureen Sawyer
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Financial Controller
Maureen is Seurat Group’s Controller. A CPA, Maureen received her BS in Accounting from Fairfield University and spent 10 years as an auditor in the financial services assurance practice of PwC before joining Seurat Group.
Maureen has worked as an accountant for the Aspetuck Land Trust and served as Treasurer of many volunteer organizations, including the
Bellarmine Guild of Fairfield College Preparatory School and PTA President of Riverfield School.
She lives in Fairfield, CT with her husband Scott and are enjoying the tranquility of an empty nest.
Fay
Office Mascot
Fay
Fay
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Office Mascot
Fay is a toy poodle by breed but a giant poodle by personality. She is a playful and adventurous member of the Seurat team, always bringing an upbeat and sunny personality to the office.
She enjoys learning new tricks, playing with all animals, and discovering and hoarding socks.
Leo
Office Mascot
Leo
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Office Mascot
Leo is a bichon frise and the younger brother to his sister Bailey. Although petite in size—with a permanent smile—his ambitious, curious, and playful nature shines through every day.
Leo loves running in circles for treats, lounging at the beach, and getting mega bunches of cuddles. Around the office, he proudly supports Seurat’s pet care capability by keeping the team smiling.
Sophie
Office Mascot
Fay
Sophie
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Office Mascot
Sophie is a French Spaniel and regular visitor to the office. Although very well behaved, she has been known on occasion to use her paws to hit send on her co-workers unfished emails while surprising them with an unexpected kiss. As a trained field spaniel, Sophie brings a hunter’s perspective to Seurat’s pet care capability.
Sophie enjoys pointing and retrieving upland birds, riding in cars, and doling out affection to humans and dogs alike.
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