Design Led by Business
Thoughtful design that can be used to benefit your business brand
We believe in smart, creative, thoughtful design that always has the business in mind. It’s your brand, not ours. We do work with your business in mind, not our portfolios. Like a conga line, we are led by your business plan, dream, and goals.
Katerina Peña
Founder + Creative Director
Conga Design was founded by Katerina Peña. Katerina is an expert creative director and entrepreneur.
Katerina Peña started her design career in Atlanta, GA, working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. After 3 years working with companies like Kimberly-Clark and McKesson and firms like Alston & Bird, KPMG and Kilpatrick Townsend, Katerina moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts to work with tech heavyweights in Boston. She has worked with VMware, DellEMC, Veridium, and Comcast Business to enhance their brand and highlight their products.
Katerina’s clients now include nonprofits, healthcare providers, food corporations, boutiques, and technology companies located across the country in Boston, Atlanta, Alabama, Houston and San Antonio. She delivers the highest caliber results thanks to a relentless work ethic, commitment to collaboration and an indefatigable, can-do attitude.
Ian Crowley
Digital Specialist Director
Ian Crowley is a web developer and digital strategist with 12+ years of experience working for VC-backed startups, e-commerce companies, and non-profits. Ian has worked with over 50 organizations, executing on a wide variety of projects including front-end web development (HTML/CSS/JS), traffic acquisition, SEO, marketing automation, CRM administration, e-mail marketing, analytics dashboarding, e-commerce consulting, content management, and video editing.
Ian became invested in business’s digital space when he recognizing the difficult time small businesses and startups had in managing their digital marketing and e-commerce technology. Since, he has become an expert on dozens of web technologies and helped clients drive millions of dollars of business through their websites.
Christopher Vela
Animator
Christopher is a designer, animator, and illustrator. He has had the pleasure of working with some talented people and has enjoyed helping clients and studios create something unique and special for their projects.
His career started in 3D, but then evolved over time once he was introduced to the world of motion graphics and style frames. Since then, he has continued working on his craft and continually trying to push himself to come up with new ways to solve creative problems.
Megan Dailey
Senior Graphic Designer
Megan Dailey is a graphic designer and illustrator from Dallas, Texas. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, she began her career in LA, creating period-piece branding for Mad Men before moving into entertainment marketing with Warner and Paramount.
Her work has spanned industries—from music and consumer tech at Sol Republic and SFJAZZ to biotech and life sciences illustration. A featured artist on Women Who Draw, Megan’s illustrations have been published by Chronicle Books, Workman Publishing, Tricycle Magazine, and McSweeney’s Illustoria.
Since relocating to Santa Fe for Meow Wolf’s expansion in 2018, she has served as assistant art director for New Mexico Magazine and most recently as an in-house designer for a performing arts center.
Dorothy Griffith
Senior Copywriter & Strategist
Dorothy Peña is a seasoned communications professional with experience in branded content tactics that help foster employee engagement, increase brand awareness, and support business needs. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Dorothy worked in government relations in Washington, D.C., before moving to San Antonio, Texas, where she currently supports a variety of brands in executing strategic corporate communications efforts, copywriting, and social media content.
Ashley Jennis
Social Media Strategist
With a passion for social media, Ashley currently oversees social media paid and organic; helping to grow brands, engage customers, and generate leads. She also partners with content creators to develop the social media business strategy.
Haelee Lee
Graphic Designer
Haelee Lee is a designer specializing in UI/UX, branding, and motion graphics. A graduate of Hunter College, she has led digital product redesigns, trade show campaigns, and social media content that boosted engagement and sales. With experience across tech, retail, and lifestyle brands, Haelee brings a versatile and user-focused approach to every project. She is passionate about creating designs that connect people with meaningful digital experiences.