Squizzle is run by a team of passionate parents, experienced designers, and creative directors who love helping kids bring their big ideas and brand stories to life.
Our Team
After working at BBDO New York, and GSD&M, Chris started Gallant Branding, where he and his team helped dozens of regional startups become national brands. With his experience teaching creative writing at Johns Hopkins’ Center for Talented Youth and UT Austin (Pop Culture and Advertising), Chris began speaking at schools and universities about creativity and insights, which ultimately led to the idea for Squizzle: a fun, workshop environment where middle and high school students could get hands-on experience with brand storytelling, so they can apply the principles of entrepreneurship and brand differentiation to their own lives. He’s also a proud dad.
Chris Kocek
Sara Kocek is the founder of Yellow Bird Editors, a national editorial agency that has helped hundreds of authors shape and refine their books across fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. With a background in creative writing and a passion for education, Sara has taught writing workshops at schools and conferences around the country. Her experience mentoring young writers, combined with her editorial eye, brings a thoughtful and story-driven perspective to Squizzle — helping campers shape their brand stories with clarity, creativity, and heart. She's also a proud mom. ;)
SARA Kocek
