ABOUT US
Social Impact Studios is a creative hub for engaging people in culture to act on important issues.
We believe that positive, proactive messages should get attention above all else. For 30 years, SIS creative activists have propelled and amplified inspired ideas that spark positive action in the world. We turn goals into impactful plans, compelling messages, and dynamic multimedia experiences.
Culture shapes us. It’s the heartbeat of our decisions and actions, and communication is its channel. Today, mainstream communication breeds confusion, hype, and fear – making difficult issues worse. At SIS, we are working to counter that with clear, authentic, and uplifting communication. When people are inspired to share their truth, they feel empowered. They stay focused, and rally others to achieve their goals. When more dedicated people do that, we can make a better world that we envision.
Social Impact Studios is a place to collaborate, learn, and do this work.
Let’s work together!
OUR CORE TEAM
Social Impact Studios is a place for creative professionals who want to make positive social change with their talents, skills, and dedicated work.
The c’Arters
Ennis & Phil Carter
Founders
The creative duo at the heart of Social Impact Studios, Ennis and Phil Carter have been life and creative partners since 1986—and the visionaries behind SIS since 1996. As co-creative directors, they’ve shaped nearly every major campaign at the studio with their unique blend of artistic insight, cultural connections, and radical imagination. Generation X originals, they bridge analog activism and digital creativity through practical idealism.
Also musicians in the SIS houseband, The FlipCharts, The C’Arters bring rhythm, humor, and heart to the work. They are creative philosophers, phrase coiners, and space-makers who model a grounded, joyful partnership. Their work connects generations, movements, and mediums—shaping experiences that speak to the healthier, happier, and more peaceful world that they believe is possible.c
Monna Morton
Creative Visionary
As Creative Visionary at Social Impact Studios, Monna brings decades of experience in design, teaching, and the arts to guide bold, meaningful creative work. A visual artist and senior art director with roots in Philadelphia’s cultural scene—from Philadanco to The Colored Girls Museum—she blends strategy with imagination, always asking “what if?” Her warmth, visual intuition, and love of 1960s design & advertising help shape work that’s both joyful and deeply impactful.
Emily Scott
Sr. Publicity Advisor & Activator
As Sr. Publicity Activator at Social Impact Studios, Emily leads with creativity, empathy, and a sharp sense of timing to keep our public-facing work engaging and effective. With a deep knowledge of pop culture and a gift for communication, she makes every message land with impact. Partly based in Barcelona with Jersey roots, she brings precision and personality—using her comedic instincts (did you know she’s done stand up, sketch writing, and improv?) to infuse warmth and joy into the work. Emily is the foundation that keeps the good vibes flowing and our community connected.
Devon Bojtschewsky
Sr. Action Designer
As Sr. Action Designer at Social Impact Studios, Devon brings sharp design skills and a practical mindset to everything from print graphics to full websites. Blending UX thinking with visual clarity she creates what works. One of the MacGyvers of our team, Devon is tenacious, no-nonsense, and always ready to build something better. She thrives on solving design puzzles and walking people through the process with patience and care. A true collaborator, she doesn’t just deliver great design—she helps others learn, grow, and jump in with confidence.
Rick Ennis
Ideation Chief & Technology Activator
Based in Louisville, Rick is the force behind many of Social Impact Studios’ most innovative experiences. As Ideation Chief & Technology Activator, he blends futurist thinking with hands-on skill—bringing websites, apps, and multimedia to life with imagination and precision. A true Rube Goldberg of our team, he connects dots to solve problems in surprising ways. A musician, editor, and trained pastry chef, Rick is an alchemist at heart. Rick’s creative solutions are more than smart—they’re his way of making the world a better, more connected place.
Annette Browning
Admin SIStant
As Admin SIStant at Social Impact Studios, Annette is always at the ready—jumping into any task with focus, care, and follow-through. Whether it’s coordinating “flowgistics” or learning new technology on the fly, she figures things out quickly and keeps things moving behind the scenes. With a strong sense of fairness and a thoughtful, can-do approach, Annette brings both practicality and heart to her work. A fiber artist and local CSA volunteer, she weaves her creativity and values into everything she does—with kindness, precision, and purpose.
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Contact Us: info@socialimpactstudios.com