Our Team 
Jacob Beaton
A gift for bringing people, ideas and cultural wisdom together distinguishes Jacob Beaton, President and founder of CopperMoon. In addition to providing the overall vision and direction for the company, Jacob acts as Creative Director on key projects, bringing his unique combination of skills, experience and knowledge to the fore to help clients arrive at creative solutions to their communications needs.
With more than 10 years of experience in the combined fields of media
and technology, Jacob’s forte is creative problem solving using a wide
variety of vehicles. Applying a unique and thorough discovery process,
Jacob works closely with clients to develop a solution that meets their
underlying goals. For clients in both the aboriginal and mainstream
arenas, he has created films, videos, web sites, and print
communications that are at once inspiring and functional. In addition,
Jacob’s discovery approach typically yields value added outcomes that
address community goals, such as job creation and training. Jacob is an
impassioned and engaging workshop leader and guest speaker, and consults
regularly on communications strategy.
Juli Holloway
Juli Holloway works out of CopperMoon's Central Interior Office. Juli is a specialist in public and media relations.
Juli is Haida and Kwakwaka'wakw and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops where she majored in Public Relations. Since she graduated, Juli has dedicated herself to working in the field of aboriginal communication. She has always had a strong desire to help First Nations organizations and people realize success. Juli enjoys creating social media strategies that will assist clients in reaching their audience and building a strong community of supporters.
Juli is an excellent writer and copy-editor, with experience in writing for both First Nations and non-First Nations journals and publications. In her role at CopperMoon, she writes strategy documents, communications plans, and copy for client products. Juli has a passion for solving communications problems and creating effective communications products that will help organizations achieve their goals.
Andrea Zazzi
Andrea Zazzi can be found working out of CopperMoon’s Central Interior Office. She works closely with our clients all across the province to ensure projects get completed on-time and under-budget.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. She is passionate about First Nations issues, and enjoys being a part of positive change in Aboriginal communities. Her project management skills, good humour and cheerful personality are an essential part to the CopperMoon team.
Pat Alec
Pat Alec is originally from Lillooet, BC, and is a member of the St'at'imc nation. He is a graduate from the Interactive Design Diploma Program at Capilano University. Drawing from his experience working with both native and non-native organizations, Pat's main goal is to create superior solutions for organizations through enthusiasm, innovation, and creativity. Pat works on projects from CopperMoon's Lower Mainland Office.
Jeff Ward
Jeff Ward is the entrepreneur and visionary behind CopperMoon's Content Management System as well as a number of our web projects. He is a Canadian web creative with international experience and a proven record of building online communities.
Jeff has a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures from across Canada. A former hoop dancer, young Métis activist, leader and proud father – Jeff believes in a strong digital culture for Canada’s First Peoples and has contributed to many community-building efforts. Jeff’s Aboriginal heritage informs not only his creative work but his business philosophy as well. Jeff was selected as a 2009/2010 Aboriginal Youth Role Model to represent NAHO's Aboriginal Role Model Program. When he's not helping out with CopperMoon projects, Jeff can be found at Animikii or blogging at Jeff.io.
Freyja Barnwell
Freyja Barnwell works out of our lower mainland office and brings five years of professional graphic design experience to projects as our Art Director. Creating design pieces that serve a purpose & communicate effectively is her passion. Freyja is known for her ability to convert client ideas into stunning pieces that convey their messages to their audiences.
Working with an aboriginal-focused company is a natural progression for Freyja, as she was raised in a small community with a large aboriginal population & a family that encouraged learning & openness to others. Through this experience she gained a respect & understanding of the Gitxsan culture & people.
Freyja’s artistic vision doesn’t end with design; she paints, draws & is an avid photographer. All of these creative outlets add to her abilities as a designer & come through in the work that she does for CopperMoon.