We don’t separate strategy from execution or thinking from doing.
The people you meet are the ones doing the work -
asking the questions, building the language, and helping your team move forward with clarity..
OUR TEAM
Paula Lehman-Ewing
Founder & Principal
COJA Founder & Principal Paula Lehman-Ewing is an award-winning narrative strategist and published author who helps mission-driven organizations bring clarity, coherence, and power to their public voice. She earned the Society of Professional Journalists’ Silver Heart Award for the creation and development of the All of Us or None newspaper - a communications tool for the nonprofit with Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. Her reporting and narrative work have appeared in Reuters, Forbes, Truthout, Harvard’s Inquest, and other major outlets.
Through COJA, she partners with nonprofits, advocates, and social-impact leaders to build narratives that inform, influence, and inspire lasting change.
Jamie Konegni
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Jamie Konegni is a marketing and storytelling strategist with roots in editorial work, creative direction, and systems-based communication. He brings a people-first, emotionally aware approach to every collaboration, helping teams refine their voice and communicate with clarity. Jamie believes storytelling is a force for justice and a catalyst for meaningful change.
At COJA, he focuses on growing partnerships, elevating Paula’s work, and building the systems that help creative people thrive. His work centers on clarity, connection, and impact.
Jason Masino
Director of Programs & Partnerships
Jason Masino is a program strategist with a background in higher education, research, and community-based initiatives. He designs and manages programs that center equity, foster collaboration, and streamline operations. His approach draws on experience in writing, teaching, and organizational development, ensuring that the systems we build aren’t just functional—they actually work for people.
As both a poet and the author of Sinner’s Prayer, Jason infuses COJA’s narrative and equity work with depth, texture, and human insight.
James Ewing
Creative Director & Web Development Lead
A seasoned project management professional, James Ewing has directed high-impact technology and digital strategy initiatives across the finance, government, and nonprofit sectors. His history of tripling customer bases, expanding into new markets, and overhauling digital platforms demonstrates his ability to deliver exceptional user engagement while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.
Beyond his technical and operational strengths, James brings a creative eye to COJA’s visual identity, web presence, and artistic direction. His work blends structured problem-solving with design sensibility, allowing him to build systems, sites, and creative assets that are both functional and expressive.
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