The Team
Who We Are
Naimah (Nana) Hamid
Founder & Board Member
Nana is a marketing strategist and former small business owner with hands-on experience in marketing, business operations, and community engagement. She brings expertise in digital marketing, strategy development, brand building, and operational management, along with real-world experience running and supporting small businesses. As founder of Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation, Naimah is committed to education, transparency, and building sustainable systems that help organizations grow and thrive long-term.
Board Member
Nev brings experience in marketing, business development, and partnership management. With a background in developing strategic relationships, managing affiliate programs, and conducting market research, Nev contributes strong organizational skills and creative problem-solving to the board. Nev has experience working across teams to plan and execute projects in fast-paced environments and brings additional operational experience in administration, event coordination, bookkeeping, and business support. Her diverse professional background supports Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation’s mission of sustainable growth and responsible operations.
Angelica Oyervidez
Board Member
Angelica is a creative professional with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and customer engagement. With a background in the arts, she has successfully applied creative strategy to support brand visibility and product promotion across a variety of audiences. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Angelica brings strengths in customer service, referral marketing, community outreach, and relationship-building. Her networking expertise supports Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation’s focus on accessibility and community connection.
Larissa Ferri
Board Member
Lara is a seasoned operations leader with extensive experience in organizational strategy, process improvement, and operational efficiency. She brings a strong background in aligning business capabilities with strategic objectives and driving sustainable growth through collaboration and innovation. With expertise in performance optimization, cost management, and operational oversight, Lara provides valuable guidance that supports Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation’s commitment to accountability, scalability, and long-term impact.
About
Small businesses deserve marketing that actually works — not overpriced agency fluff, confusing strategies, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation was built to give real small businesses and nonprofits the clarity, guidance, and hands-on support they need to grow without wasting time, energy, or resources.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we exist to help the “Davids” compete with the Goliaths — through smart digital marketing, clear strategy, and consistent execution designed specifically for small business owners and mission-driven organizations.
Our Mission
Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation strengthens small businesses and nonprofit organizations by delivering subsidized marketing services, mentoring, digital strategy support, and fractional marketing consulting with a focused commitment to low-income, minority-owned, women-owned, and youth entrepreneurs.
Our Purpose
Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation strengthens small businesses and nonprofit organizations by delivering subsidized marketing services, mentoring, digital strategy support, and fractional marketing consulting with a focused commitment to low-income, minority-owned, women-owned, and youth entrepreneurs.