Dario Meli

Partner/ Business Strategist

Dario is a Business Strategist and Partner at Invoke, focusing on client development as well as concept development, execution strategy, and the ongoing operation of Invoke's internal business divisions.

Dario has worked in the online space for over 10 years and has developed marketing and international expansion strategies for many clients across a multitude of industries. Dario started Novare Res, a Vancouver based agency with a focus on social responsibility in 2003. Novare Res merged with Invoke in 2006, creating the company we have today.

Dario received his Diploma in Interactive Media from Vancouver Film School in 1997. Prior to that, he received his Associate of Arts Degree in Commerce from Camosun College.

David Tedman

Partner/ Production Manager

David is a Production Manager and Partner at Invoke, focusing on client management, project management, product development, and development strategy.

David Tedman has over 7 years experience as a senior project manager in the web development arena, with a focus on ecommerce solutions. David was a founding partner of Novare Res with Dario.

David received his degree in Interactive Media at Vancouver Film School in 2002.

Ryan Holmes

Founder/ Partner

Ryan is the President of Invoke and founded the company in 2000. His focus is on the overall vision and strategy of the company. Ryan's experience combines diverse management skills with solid industry and technical knowledge.

Ryan gained rounded academic knowledge through the University of Victoria School of Business and hands on entrepreneurial experience through several startup ventures including founding a restaurant chain, a tourist adventure business, and an ecommerce store with 3m+/year revenues.

Nadia Nascimento

Product Manager

Nadia is a strategist, project manager, and filmmaker with 9 years of experience in advertising and production in both new and traditional media. Nadia is currently the memelabs Product Manager for Invoke. Nadia is responsible for business development, campaign management, content creation, and account management of memelabs.

Prior to starting at Invoke, Nadia worked in both print and traditional media, where she helped launch and run PR and business development for a local Restaurant culture magazine. She also worked as PR/Communications Director and video editor for SAWA Global, where she developed and presented media events such as the UN's World Urban Forum in 2006 and Global Youth Forum in 2007.

Nadia received her BA in Communications, Social Anthropology, and Publishing from Simon Fraser University and her B.Ed from Ryerson University.

Grace Carter

Media Specialist

Grace thinks creatively about the social web to find and leverage opportunities for Invoke's clients, fostering our recognition as a brilliant, fun, results-oriented interactive agency. Grace has eight years of experience in professional writing, editing, and public relations. Prior to working at Invoke, Grace lived in New York and Los Angeles, writing for publications including FHM, Backpacker, and TimeOut New York. Since returning to Vancouver, she has orchestrated several high-profile charity events, and has taught at the post secondary level at the Art Institute of Vancouver. Grace received a BA in English Literature from McGill, followed by an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. When not attached to her laptop, Grace might be found riding her Triumph Bonneville.