As Co-founder & CCO, Andrew brings 22 years of experience to lead an innovative branding agency, driving effective, high-quality campaigns for industry leaders. Formerly Creative Director at RODE, he curated a portfolio of high-end projects, showcasing a creative vision fundamentally focused on delivering results for clients.

At home, Andrew maintains an extensive collection of nerdtastic figurines and guitars in his world-renowned man cave hideaway.

As Co-founder & CEO, Amanda leads with a people-first approach, placing high value on the relationships she develops with clients and her team. She has built a reputation for fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and empathy. Under her leadership, Altered State and its projects have reached great milestones and continue to excel. Amanda believes that a successful company is built on the foundation of trust and mutual respect, both within the organization and outside of it.

Beyond her professional achievements, Amanda is dedicated to personal development and is passionate about running. She also recently took up boxing, a sport where precision and skill collide. At 5' 2" most are surprised that she packs a real punch!

With over 15 years of experience in advertising, and branding, Jonique has a consistent track record of crafting insightful campaign concepts. In this time, she has lended her creative mind to brands ranging from consumer packaged goods to luxury hospitality. Specializing in clear, consistent storytelling, Jonique brings a fresh perspective to every challenge.

In her spare time, Jonique balances an infinite roster of rotating hobbies, including luxury nail design and self-publishing random books on Amazon.

Ethan, an interdisciplinary Art Director with over 10 years in branding, believes in aligning design, art, and storytelling with client needs. Specializing in conceptual design and brand identity development, Ethan ensures a consistent, elegant narrative from concept to implementation, maintaining the client's vision.

Ethan is a firm believer in creating a multitude of shapes with his hair and has lead armies of K-pop fans and gaming teams all over Twitch.

Hannah is a multidisciplinary Art Director specializing in the intersection of design and psychology. Through a holistic approach, Hannah creates thoughtful narratives, realized through brand identity, packaging, art direction and digital design.

Outside the design realm, she finds joy in the culinary arts, whipping up nourishing plates, while her energetic fur-baby "Kai" keeps life lively.

Raymond excels in time management, providing clients with exceptional performance. With hands-on expertise in interpersonal communication and relationship building, his outstanding organizational and leadership skills ensure a deep understanding of client needs, serving as the day-to-day point of contact for consistent success.

When he's not anticipating client needs, Raymond is an adept social media influencer. He entertains a massive Tik Tok following that tunes in devotedly to view his daily musings.

Sydney's expertise in marketing and communications is fueled by a passion for fostering meaningful relationships and identifying unique opportunities. She develops positioning strategies that will pierce the market and create an impact. Her prowess in marketing strategy plays a pivotal role in her success, while her collaborative approach ensures every idea is innovative and well-balanced.

Outside of work you’ll find her chasing fresh powder on the ski slopes, or strolling through Central Park, discovering the city’s newest cafes and eateries.