Our Team

Meet the people who make it happen.

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2GI Staff

Kate Mereand

Kate Mereand

Development Lead

Kate Mereand is a champion of entrepreneurship for all. She spent a decade working to build out innovative, barrier-breaking entrepreneurship programs as part of the District of Columbia government, and is excited to connect with others who recognize the power of entrepreneurship to build communities, change lives, and change the world.

Alexandra Charnin

Alexandra Charnin

Communications & Operations Manager

Alexandra has worked as a dynamic advocate for disabled individuals for over a decade. With a diverse background in law, communications, and operations, and as a disabled person herself, Alexandra leverages her unique perspective to empower disabled entrepreneurs to create successful, sustainable businesses, grow their communities, and shift their limiting beliefs.

Santiago Garcia Mendez

Santiago Garcia Mendez

Program Director

Santiago is a two-time founder with extensive experience in building and scaling startups. He is passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and community development. In his previous ventures, he led strategic growth and stakeholder engagement. Santiago is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive ecosystems.

Diego Mariscal

Diego Mariscal

Founder & CEO

Disabled and proud, Diego seeks to navigate the relationship between disability advocacy, entrepreneurism, and sustainable impact. Since founding 2Gether-International in 2012 Diego has collaborated with multinational organizations, been recognized internationally for his work with the disability community, and attended global summits to advocate for entrepreneurs with disabilities.

 Ashlee Cummings

Ashlee Cummings

Founding Account Execuive

Ashlee is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities by creating inclusive workforce opportunities. With expertise in career counseling, talent development, ADA compliance, and business engagement, she connects individuals to meaningful employment and advocates for equity, innovation, and economic empowerment for disabled professionals.

Kara Aramini

Kara Aramini

Director of operations

Kara has dedicated over five years to championing the rights and inclusion of individuals within the disability community. As someone who is partially blind, Kara is a passionate advocate, not only for herself but for countless others, striving to create a more equitable and inclusive society. Her lived experience and unwavering commitment fuel her advocacy, making her a powerful voice for change.

2GI Board Members

Hannah Frankl

Sara Hart Weir

Lucy Zhang

Zeenia Irani

Alvaro Silberstein

Rachel Koretsky

Nate Andorsky

Keely Cat-Wells

Vincent Randazzo

Eric Ingram

Lisa Friedlander

2GI Advisory Board

Karen Herson

Geoff Walker

Sarah Millar

Bob Balk

John Keeling

Moaz Hamid

Suzanne Robitaille

William Bruner

Bérénice Magistretti

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