Who We Are

Matt Molina

Executive Director

Matt Molina

Director of Business Development

Matt is the owner and founder of Mantera. He has consistently emphasized what makes Mantera great, energy, optimism and passion. Matt has been instrumental in establishing Mantera's voice over the years as he is a common face among our clients and the community. With his astute business acumen and excellent knowledge of both digital and marketing landscapes, he is an instrumental force in leading the direction of the company. Matt is also responsible for the development of each individual staff member within the agency, striving to provide everybody with a resourceful environment to flourish and grow.

Cassie Bryan

Director of Creative

Cassie Bryan

Director of Creative

With a masters degree in Brand Communication and over 12 years experience in the fashion-market industry, Cassie lives and breathes innovation. She’s worked in various projects inhabiting sponsorships, events, digital communication, social media and public relations. Cassie works in beautiful San Diego with her dog Maggie and ferret Lea. When she’s not working you can usually find her walking the beach, shopping or taking on the waves.

Shelly Swanson

Administrative & Billing

Shelly Swanson

Administration + Billing

With a masters in brand development, Shelly has substantial experience in helping clients realize their brand ambitions. She’s a true all-in-one girl, creating new innovative concepts and ideas for clients at Mantera. She leads the teams to pitch and win new business and is also the key link within Mantera.
Shelly has helped clients communicate their brands for 20 years, starting out in corporate sponsorship and then moving into branding.

Nate Loomis

Information Tech

Cassie Bryan

Director of Creative

With a masters degree in Brand Communication and over 12 years experience in the fashion-market industry, Cassie lives and breathes innovation. She’s worked in various projects inhabiting sponsorships, events, digital communication, social media and public relations. Cassie works in beautiful San Diego with her dog Maggie and ferret Lea. When she’s not working you can usually find her walking the beach, shopping or taking on the waves.

Music: Neil Diamond, Stick Figure, Rufus Du Sol, ODESZA, ZHU, Goo Goo Dolls, Elderbrook

Food: Everything

Brands: O’NEILL, VANS, Volcom, RVCA, Rip Curl, Von Zipper

Hobbies: Time with family, Swim, Surf, Camping, F1 Racing, Gym

Music: Kaskade, Bob Moses, ZHU, SNBRN, Tchami, Jauz

Food: Italian

Brands: Givenchy, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Hobbies: Traveling, Festivals, Friends

Music: ABBA, Shania Twain, Elvis Presley, Deftones, Richard Marx

Food: Italian, Mexican

Brands: Chico’s, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Everlane

Hobbies: My do Charlie, Plants, Traveling, Reading, Writing

Music: Audioslave, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, AC/DC,

Food: “Anything greasy.”

Brands: Chico’s, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Everlane

Hobbies: Day-trading, Stocks, Finance, Computing

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