Media Matters Worldwide is now Ars X Machina! See our video and read our press release

Our People

The media-obsessed optimists who put the “Ars” in AXM. They’re media experts, data-first strategists, and our not so secret, secret sauce.

(The Actually Accessible)
Executive & Leadership Team

Josy Amann

Josy Amann

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Taji Zaminasli

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Ricky Kovac

SVP, General Manager

Sara Owens

SVP of Analytics & Data Science

Alison Finley

Alison Finley

SVP of Media & Investment

Cathy Gilham

Group Media Director

Monica Cojocnean

Monica Cojocnean

Director of Analytics

Vicky Nikolova

Vicky Nikolova

Director of Analytics

Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Group Media Director

Chris Simon

Chris Simon

Group Media Director

Advisory Board

Jessica Lee

Legal & Data Compliance

Amanda Richman

Business & Operations Strategy

Michael Brunick

Business & Operations Strategy

Sal Gutierrez

Financial Strategy  

Karima Zmerli, PhD

Analytics & AI

Join our team

We’re always looking for media mavericks to join our growing team. If you’re interested in never commuting and half day Fridays, reach out to us.