Named after a constellation in the southern sky, Vela’s goals align with its meaning for the sails of a ship – helping propel and guide businesses forward; not only to grow the success of business through marketing, but to be something greater for others to look up to and be inspired by.
Guiding businesses into greatness
Where growth meets confidence
When owner Kelsey Stine began Vela Creative Co. in 2019, the saying “happy people do great work” was instilled in the company's roots. Not only is the internal team of creatives doing what they love, but they are allowing time back in their clients’ schedules to do the same. Wearing a variety of hats when running your own business is inevitable; however, Vela becomes an extension of your team, collaborating with you to meet your goals and provide you with high-quality work.
Who we are
Our team is composed of talented women who have a passion for helping people – and their businesses – succeed. Together, we are a one-stop creative agency that will work with you to bring your vision to life.
What we value most
We support and respect people of all walks of life regardless of background, race, religion, and gender identity.
We are committed to continuous education and taking learning opportunities to constantly improve our quality of work Vela Creative Co. produces.
We believe there is value in all ideas. Through open communication and a supportive environment, we find exceptional results.
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Collaboration
Kelsey Stine
Owner & Founder
Born and raised in the Black Hills, Kelsey has always had a heart for helping others grow and seeing her community thrive. Mixing her passion of marketing, design, leadership and fundraising, Kelsey has worked in a variety of industries including nonprofits, media, engineering, and more.
When Kelsey isn’t in her office, she is traveling with her husband Trevor, or simply enjoying a quiet morning curled up with her cats, a cup of coffee, and a book in hand.
Fave Books:
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
- Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
- Winging It by Emma Issacs
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Jenna Carda
Project Manager
Jenna’s passion for all things creative started at a young age. Growing up in rural Montana, she was often crafting with her mother and learning DIY skills from her father. Today, she is sharing her love of marketing by assisting clients reach their entrepreneurial goals through creative solutions.
When she isn’t behind her computer, she is out playing fetch with her goldendoodle Sully, spending time with family and friends, or scrolling Pinterest for her next home improvement project.
Fave Books:
- You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
- Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
- Here, Now by Kate Merrick
- Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
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Sarah Miller
Content Manager
Sarah was born and raised in the Black Hills, and has now ventured east to Iowa. She began writing at an early age, and as a child vowed that someday she would be a published author. After spending a decade in the customer service industry, Sarah returned to school to study botany and herbal medicine, and started her own small business. In 2020, she joined the Vela Creative Co. team as a content creation specialist where she has been able to return to her first love of writing.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys exploring the Black Hills, camping, attending live music events, and spending time with friends and family.
Fave Books:
- To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkings
- Arcadia by Lauren Groff
- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
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Sienny Thio
Graphic Designer
An avid traveler, Sienny was born and raised in Indonesia and has lived in three different continents extensively throughout her life. Unlike her peers, her love for design didn’t come from drawing or painting, but from the field of communications, which she studied during her master’s. Her professional background includes working with various startups and nonprofits, including the United Nations.
Sienny is a newbie yogi and runner, and enjoys being active in her free time. She also loves reading classic fictional detective novels and listening to true crime podcasts.
Fave Books:
- All Sherlock Holmes novels & short stories by Sir Conan Doyle
- Miss Marple and Mystery by Agatha Christie
- Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns
- This is Marketing by Seth Godin
Sarah Cauble
Web Developer
Sarah was born and raised in the midwest, but has been roaming the mountains of Montana since she was a toddler. Embracing her ardor for creativity from a young age, she brings over a decade of front-end development expertise, with experience partnering with non-profits and small businesses. She possesses a distinctive skillset that bridges the gap between visual design and web development.
When Sarah’s not pushing pixels, she can be found spending time in the great outdoors with her husband and young daughter, or restoring their nineteenth-century fixer-upper. A self-proclaimed work-from-homebody, Sarah designs from her home office in a town nestled between the mountains in Montana.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
- Forty Autumns by Nina Willner
- Spirit of the Winding Water by Judy Bond Hanson
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Erin Schmidt
Graphic Designer and Communication Associate
Erin Schmidt is a twenty-something graphic designer who lives and breathes creativity. She fell head over heels for Adobe Photoshop back in high school and hasn't looked back since. Conferences became her playground, where she geeked out over all things Adobe.
After completing her Bachelor's in Graphic Design from Augusta University, Erin's design dedication was sealed. But don't let her passion fool you; she's not all pixels and vectors. Beyond design, Erin finds joy in traveling and the outdoors, especially adventures that include her partner and her dog, Charlie. Her most
cherished adventure was studying Art History during a transformative study abroad trip to Greece. Eagerly anticipating the twists and turns ahead, Erin embraces her design journey with unyielding enthusiasm and curiosity.
Fave Books:
- Coraline by Neil Gaiman
- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
- The Sun Also Rises by Earnest Hemingway
- Alice In Wonderland Lewis Carrol
Fave Quote:
― Ronald Dahl
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We take your vision to life
We know the work you do means the world to you. Why else would you be where you are today? At Vela Creative Co., our purpose is to help you, and businesses like yours grow with confidence. Backed by years of experience in nonprofits, branding, and entrepreneurship – we can approach your ideas with momentum to build them into something more.
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