Our Team
Angie Poss (she/her)
President & Co-Owner
angie@singlespacestrategies.com
Angie is a communications & public relations professional whose work is grounded in storytelling that uplifts the voices & values of New Mexicans to advance policy change. She knows that in order for our people to have more opportunity to thrive, their lived experiences have to be heard by those wielding the power.
Angie led the communications team that helped to elect one of the first Native American women to Congress, now-Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. From March to November 2022, she oversaw the Communications efforts that helped to seal a 70 percent electoral victory for Constitutional Amendment #1.
Angie is a self-taught graphic designer, an adept organizational spokesperson, & skilled writer who has had work published in news outlets across New Mexico, including Santa Fe-based Outside Magazine, & nationally in the New York Times, Washington Post, the Hill, & others. She’s a proud Lobo with degrees in political science & public communication.
Brittany Poss (she/her)
Vice President of Data & Research, Co-Owner
brittany@singlespacestrategies.com
Brittany Poss is the Vice President of Data & Research at Single Space Strategies, where she leads a team of researchers focused on translating complex information into actionable insights for mission-driven organizations. Her work spans mixed-methods research, including quantitative analysis, qualitative synthesis, and geospatial mapping, with a focus on equity-centered policy and program design.
Brittany has led projects across sectors including workforce development, higher education, and environmental justice. She brings a collaborative approach to data and strategy, supporting partners in using evidence to inform decisions and advance systems change.
Prior to founding Single Space, Brittany served as Director of Data & Analytics at Research & Polling, Inc., and as the first Deputy Director of the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity & Inclusion. She also managed a $3.3 million National Science Foundation grant at the University of New Mexico focused on advancing equity in STEM fields. She holds a master’s degree in public policy with distinction from the University of New Mexico.
Janelle Johnson (she/her)
Vice President of Strategy & Implementation, Co-Owner
janelle@singlespacestrategies.com
Janelle is the Vice President of Strategy & Implementation at Single Space Strategies, where she helps public, private, and community-driven organizations move from big ideas to measurable outcomes. Known for her ability to navigate complexity with clarity, Janelle brings a people-centered approach to turning vision into action—prioritizing collaboration, alignment, and meaningful change over traditional business models.
Janelle spent years in leadership roles refining her operational expertise in government and the tech sector, where she became a business development leader and strategic advisor to executive teams. Across every role, her focus has remained consistent: designing practical systems that drive impact, scale, and equity.
This includes serving as Senior Analyst for New Mexico’s first-ever Government Accountability Office, and later as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Albuquerque. There, she led cross-departmental implementation of mayoral priorities across more than 22 city departments and managed a major administrative transition involving 6,000+ employees—all within two weeks of a municipal election. She holds a master’s degree in political science from the University of New Mexico.
Liliana Castillo (she/her)
Director of Communications
liliana@singlespacestrategies.com
Liliana Castillo is a multi-faceted communications professional whose career has centered on amplifying unheard voices and stories, leaning into intersectional issues that impact New Mexicans, and bringing people together to build power for change. Liliana has seen the power of centering people, sharing stories, and creating partnerships in her 17 years of leadership in journalism and advocacy communications.
Liliana created the Open New Doors campaign, a communications project that brought together an allied group of climate, equity and justice, conservation, and environmental organizations centered on the urgent need for a managed, just, and equitable transition away from New Mexico’s current over-dependence on oil and gas revenues to address the climate emergency. The campaign’s message, designs, stories, and videos have been adopted and shared widely in conversations about environmental protection and social justice.
Liliana has experience in writing, storytelling, and messaging for various spokespeople and audiences. She is adept at translating complex data and information into values-based messaging for broad and targeted audiences. Liliana has engaged in team and workflow management in multiple roles and has been trained in racial equity and justice principles and applications. Liliana earned her Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism at the University of North Texas with a minor in social sciences.
John K. Wagner
kelli@singlespacestrategies.com
Data and Research Director
John is a data and analytics specialist and researcher whose work focuses on understanding the complexities of human behavior, politics, and communication to inform actionable, data-driven strategies. He believes that the most impactful decisions arise from blending rigorous analysis with the lived experiences of those affected by those decisions.
John is an accomplished writer and analyst with numerous peer-reviewed publications and technical reports. His work has supported stakeholders across public and private institutions, translating complex data into insights that drive change.
A proud Lobo holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of New Mexico, John thrives on collaboration and is always eager to refine his skills and learn something new.
Kamau Purce (he/him)
kamau@singlespacestrategies.com
Data Manager
Kamau is a Data Manager who believes that high quality analytics and strategies begin their life as well sourced and organized data. Kamau has been passionate about technology from a young age and uses this passion to always be on the lookout for new methods and programs to expediate the acquisition and archival of information and data to best serve those who need it.
Kamau has previously worked as a hardware manager and configuration specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, a project that ultimately improved the quality of life of veterans seeking healthcare by streamlining the way veteran’s check-in at hospitals as well as how hospital clerks handle patient data. While later employed as a master motorcycle technician, he wrote several highly technical internal documents and procedures for use by other technicians to provide more high-quality repairs for recall work.
Kamau is a lifelong learner, eager to take complex issues and distill them into their most base parts. He is a self-taught programmer and is currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico, aiming for his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
Ian Pendergrass
Policy Research Manager
Ian is a UNM undergraduate studying Finance and Political Science who believes that everyone’s story deserves to be told equitably and compassionately and by doing this, foster human connection that can transcend all barriers real and imagined. In pursuit of this Ian has had a lifelong connection with books and history as exposure to stories that both challenge and inform his perspective of the world as we experience it today. He is eager to contribute with a can-do attitude looking to do good wherever he can with the ability to provide qualitative or quantitative analysis to help tell stories that the world needs to hear.
Iram Camacho
Policy Research Manager
Iram is a multifaceted data and research manager who gains fulfillment from helping social organizations and coalitions around New Mexico reap the benefits of their work. He believes that using a human-centered approach in his work at SSS will have ripple effects through the state of New Mexico and will lead to significant and necessary policy change.
Iram began working at SSS immediately out of his Bachelor’s degree program in May 2024. Since then, he has engaged in election data analysis, research and drafting various landscape analyses, and climate advocacy. His eagerness to learn and develop professional skills has led him to take on project management opportunities both internally and externally. As a self taught graphic designer, Iram has designed graphics, presentations, and reports that have been used within and outside the company with a variety of clients.
Iram earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies from the University of New Mexico. He will begin a Master’s Degree program in Environment and Resource Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands in September 2025.
Jessica Knox
Policy Research Manager
Jessica is a Policy Research Manager at Single Space Strategies, who uses analytical research to inform strategic initiatives that promote equity and community well-being. She believes that meaningful change stems from intentional research and thoughtful planning.
Prior to joining Single Space, Jessica conducted data driven research for the City of Albuquerque's 2024 Progress Report, using key indicators to measure community progress and inform policymaking. She has also supported public service efforts through internships with the U.S. House of Representatives, the New Mexico State Legislature, and Save the Children Action Network, focusing on legislative research, constituent services, and community outreach.
Jessica holds her Bachelor’s in History and Political Science and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Political Science at the University of New Mexico.
Kelli Trapnell (she/they)
kelli@singlespacestrategies.com
Communications Writer
Kelli Trapnell is a content marketing and branding expert who works with companies and organizations of all sizes to share their stories (and their values) with the world.
Kelli believes that razor-sharp storytelling can compel audiences to action, win over even the hardest sells, and cement an organization's legacy in their industry.
Kelli has managed projects at The New Yorker, written for Business Insider, and launched effective branding campaigns for dozens of companies.
Kelli is a New York Foundation of the Arts award-winning writer and holds an MFA in writing from Columbia University.