Our Team
Our Team
About us
About us
We are leaders in Canadian digital public affairs. We work with leading agencies and organizations across North America to create viral content and manage campaigns.
Founder
Jeff Ballingall
Jeff is the founder of Mobilize Media Group. He has extensive experience in digital public affairs and politics, with previous employment with Navigator Ltd., Sun Media, Toronto City Hall and Parliament Hill. Jeff was named one of Toronto's Most Influential People in 2020 by Toronto Life and was listed by Maclean's Magazine as the fourth Most Powerful Political Backroomer in Canada in 2023.
Founder
Jeff Ballingall
Jeff is the founder of Mobilize Media Group. He has extensive experience in digital public affairs and politics, with previous employment with Navigator Ltd., Sun Media, Toronto City Hall and Parliament Hill. Jeff was named one of Toronto's Most Influential People in 2020 by Toronto Life and was listed by Maclean's Magazine as the fourth Most Powerful Political Backroomer in Canada in 2023.
Director of Operations
Chantal O'Connor
Chantal is a battle-tested political strategist with over 12 years of experience orchestrating campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Specializing in strategy and operational management, she thrives in high-pressure environments, seamlessly navigating complexities to drive success. Known for her sharp instincts, tactical precision and ability to turn challenges into opportunities, Chantal delivers innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Director of Operations
Chantal O'Connor
Chantal is a battle-tested political strategist with over 12 years of experience orchestrating campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Specializing in strategy and operational management, she thrives in high-pressure environments, seamlessly navigating complexities to drive success. Known for her sharp instincts, tactical precision and ability to turn challenges into opportunities, Chantal delivers innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Creative Lead
James Oakley
James comes to the team with a wealth of experience in content and media production. Be it high quality graphics or engaging video, James is passionate about creating visual content that audiences love.
Creative Lead
James Oakley
James comes to the team with a wealth of experience in content and media production. Be it high quality graphics or engaging video, James is passionate about creating visual content that audiences love.
Senior Digital Stratergist
Noah Alter
Noah is a digital strategist and writer from Toronto. With a background in electoral politics, activism, economics and journalism, he brings with him a diverse skill set, enabling him to apply multifaceted approaches to complex tasks.
Senior Digital Stratergist
Noah Alter
Noah is a digital strategist and writer from Toronto. With a background in electoral politics, activism, economics and journalism, he brings with him a diverse skill set, enabling him to apply multifaceted approaches to complex tasks.
Senior Graphic Designer
Zac Shank
Zac joins the team in Ottawa from federal politics. He is a graphic designer and animator with years of experience working on highly visible digital campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer
Zac Shank
Zac joins the team in Ottawa from federal politics. He is a graphic designer and animator with years of experience working on highly visible digital campaigns.
Strategy Genius
Kevin Geenen
Kevin is a digital strategist and journalistic writer from Hamilton. He has worked in Alberta, on Parliament Hill and at Hamilton International Airport, dabbling in various journalism positions and real estate along the way. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa with a focus in Communications.
Strategy Genius
Kevin Geenen
Kevin is a digital strategist and journalistic writer from Hamilton. He has worked in Alberta, on Parliament Hill and at Hamilton International Airport, dabbling in various journalism positions and real estate along the way. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa with a focus in Communications.
Tech Alchemist
Sebastian Gutierrez
Sebastian is a senior digital strategist in Ottawa with experience in two federal election campaign war rooms. He specializes in developing high-impact social media content and applying data-driven strategies to strengthen engagement and reach.
Tech Alchemist
Sebastian Gutierrez
Sebastian is a senior digital strategist in Ottawa with experience in two federal election campaign war rooms. He specializes in developing high-impact social media content and applying data-driven strategies to strengthen engagement and reach.
Creative Wizard
Harrison Taran
Harrison is a graphic designer from London with a background in marketing. He brings a wide array of technical abilities in the creative space that allows him to create unique and engaging content.
Creative Wizard
Harrison Taran
Harrison is a graphic designer from London with a background in marketing. He brings a wide array of technical abilities in the creative space that allows him to create unique and engaging content.
Strategy Genius
Ryan Comeau
Ryan is a 4th year student at the University of Ottawa in Public Administration with a strong interest in Canadian politics and government. He brings experience from his work in promotions compliance and monitoring with Health Canada.
Strategy Genius
Ryan Comeau
Ryan is a 4th year student at the University of Ottawa in Public Administration with a strong interest in Canadian politics and government. He brings experience from his work in promotions compliance and monitoring with Health Canada.
Student Intern
Adrian Jimenez
Adrian is a second-year Political Science student at Carleton University with a passion for debate, personal growth and Canadian government. He has experience at both the federal and provincial levels, having worked on Parliament Hill and led successful fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations.
Student Intern
Adrian Jimenez
Adrian is a second-year Political Science student at Carleton University with a passion for debate, personal growth and Canadian government. He has experience at both the federal and provincial levels, having worked on Parliament Hill and led successful fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations.
About us
We are leaders in Canadian digital public affairs. We work with leading agencies and organizations across North America to create viral content and manage campaigns.
Founder
Jeff Ballingall
Jeff is the founder of Mobilize Media Group. He has extensive experience in digital public affairs and politics, with previous employment with Navigator Ltd., Sun Media, Toronto City Hall and Parliament Hill. Jeff was named one of Toronto's Most Influential People in 2020 by Toronto Life and was listed by Maclean's Magazine as the fourth Most Powerful Political Backroomer in Canada in 2023.
Director of Operations
Chantal O'Connor
Chantal is a battle-tested political strategist with over 12 years of experience orchestrating campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Specializing in strategy and operational management, she thrives in high-pressure environments, seamlessly navigating complexities to drive success. Known for her sharp instincts, tactical precision and ability to turn challenges into opportunities, Chantal delivers innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Creative Lead
James Oakley
James comes to the team with a wealth of experience in content and media production. Be it high quality graphics or engaging video, James is passionate about creating visual content that audiences love.
Senior Digital Stratergist
Noah Alter
Noah is a digital strategist and writer from Toronto. With a background in electoral politics, activism, economics and journalism, he brings with him a diverse skill set, enabling him to apply multifaceted approaches to complex tasks.
Senior Graphic Designer
Zac Shank
Zac joins the team in Ottawa from federal politics. He is a graphic designer and animator with years of experience working on highly visible digital campaigns.
Strategy Genius
Kevin Geenen
Kevin is a digital strategist and journalistic writer from Hamilton. He has worked in Alberta, on Parliament Hill and at Hamilton International Airport, dabbling in various journalism positions and real estate along the way. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa with a focus in Communications.
Tech Alchemist
Sebastian Gutierrez
Sebastian is a senior digital strategist in Ottawa with experience in two federal election campaign war rooms. He specializes in developing high-impact social media content and applying data-driven strategies to strengthen engagement and reach.
Creative Wizard
Harrison Taran
Harrison is a graphic designer from London with a background in marketing. He brings a wide array of technical abilities in the creative space that allows him to create unique and engaging content.
Strategy Genius
Ryan Comeau
Ryan is a 4th year student at the University of Ottawa in Public Administration with a strong interest in Canadian politics and government. He brings experience from his work in promotions compliance and monitoring with Health Canada.
Student Intern
Adrian Jimenez
Adrian is a second-year Political Science student at Carleton University with a passion for debate, personal growth and Canadian government. He has experience at both the federal and provincial levels, having worked on Parliament Hill and led successful fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations.