Celebrating 500 Blogs: Meet the Team Powering Our Content

By: Zoe Nerantzis

In honor our 500^th blog post, which is a huge milestone in FMP’s social media journey, we are taking time to highlight the team that makes it all possible. Today, we’re spotlighting one subsection of the social media team: our blog team, which consists of Maya Fox (Blog Publisher), McRae Arceo-Spielman (Blog Coordinator), and Emma Wright (Blog Editor). Keep reading to learn about their backgrounds, their roles, and more!

Tell us a little bit about your educational and professional background.

Maya: I hold an MS in human resource development and a BA in psychology, and I have nine years of experience helping organizations navigate change and strengthen their people systems. Much of my work has focused on improving hiring and onboarding processes, designing clear and effective communication strategies, and building structured training and development programs. Whether supporting public or private sector clients, I specialize in translating complex organizational needs into practical solutions that enhance the employee experience, build capability, and drive measurable results.

McRae: I studied at Salisbury University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in art history. Since then, I’ve built an eight‑year career in communications, working across roles that required clear messaging, thoughtful strategy, and the ability to translate complex information for different audiences. Four of those years were spent in emergency communications, where I learned how to communicate quickly, accurately, and with a strong sense of responsibility. Altogether, my background has shaped me into a communicator who values clarity, creativity, and purpose in every project.

Emma: I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, where I studied international relations and religious studies. My first job out of school was with the Education and Meetings department at a trade association, where I supported in-person and virtual training and events ranging from large-scale conferences to education institutes. In that role, I got a sense of what it would be like to consult for clients, since our team directly supported our association’s members. I especially enjoyed interacting with members directly to understand their interests and challenges, then partnering with subject matter experts to deliver content that would help those members succeed. I came to FMP looking to broaden my skillset and take on new challenges with a variety of clients – something I’m grateful to say I’ve been able to do.

What is your role at FMP? What projects have you worked on?

Maya: For the past 2.5 years, I’ve supported multiple divisions at the National Library of Medicine. I currently lead key initiatives within their innovation efforts, including guiding technology development and implementation for the program and redesigning a learning and development program that introduces new roles, learning paths, and onboarding processes to help build a scalable program and strong pipeline of emerging leaders.

McRae: At FMP, I serve as a strategic communications consultant, supporting the National Science Foundation on a range of internal and external communication efforts. My work spans everything from developing messaging and refining copy to tracking and analyzing communication metrics so teams can understand what resonates.

Emma: I’m a senior consultant here at FMP and, since joining in 2020, I’ve had the opportunity to support or lead more than ten projects across eight clients. I’m lucky to have contributed to rewarding work in strategic planning, performance management, training and development, and communications. I’ve learned so much from colleagues and clients alike, and I have been able to focus on areas of interest including Section 508 compliance, video production, and program management. I’ve also supported a variety of internal initiatives over the years. In addition to my position on the social media team, I am a member of our Accessibility/Section 508 Community of Practice, Learning and Development Center of Excellence, sustainability committee, and an AI working group. 

How and why did you get involved with the Social Media team?

Maya: Three months after joining FMP, I was nominated to become our Five Minute E-Letter (FME) Editor. I was excited for the chance to connect with colleagues from across the firm and positively contribute to our internal culture. When my term ended, I was invited to join the blog team, and I happily said yes!

McRae: I joined the social media team fairly recently after chatting with our Social Media Team Lead and realizing how much I missed working directly with branding and digital storytelling. Social media has such a unique ability to convey a company’s personality, values, and culture in a way that feels immediate and authentic.

Emma: Because I joined FMP in an entirely remote environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to get involved internally as soon as possible to connect with my colleagues. One of my first opportunities to engage in an internal initiative was serving as the blog coordinator on the Social Media team. Since then, I’ve rotated through every role of our blog team and seen it expand from two to three people. I loved being a part of the Social Media team from the jump; it has offered a creative outlet and given me the chance to work with FMPers outside of my projects.  

What is your role on the Social Media team? What are your responsibilities?

Maya: I am FMP’s blog publisher, so I am responsible for managing FMP’s weekly blog publication process. Each week, I conduct final content reviews, format and publish posts in WordPress, create and distribute the corresponding email campaign, and create our LinkedIn post.

McRae: On the social media team, I serve as the blog coordinator, which means I help keep our blog logistics organized and timely. I work closely with blog writers to coordinate timelines and draft deadlines, and I also support note‑taking and content planning.

Emma: In my current position as blog editor, I review each blog before it’s finalized and published to our website and social media platforms, focusing primarily on grammar and clarity. On top of getting to keep my editing skills sharp, I love the chance to learn from my coworkers and get to know them better through their writing. Working on the blog and the greater social media team keeps me in touch with our workforce, and I enjoy helping shape FMP’s social media presence.  

When you’re not working, where can we find you?

Maya: Probably somewhere with my nose in a book.

McRae: When I’m not working, you can usually find me outside on a hiking trail, curled up with a good book and my cat, or diving into my “granny hobbies” (quilting, hand embroidery, or learning how to crochet). I’m also a big fan of movie marathons and live music, so depending on the weekend, I might be at a concert or deep into a film binge.

Emma: Outside of work, you can often find me cooking a new recipe, curling up on my couch to watch a TV show, or doing something creative. I love to cook because it’s an intentional activity that pulls me away from screens and gets my hands working. (Food is also one of my greatest joys, so eating my creations is a bonus!) Speaking of screens… I am a huge television and film head and will take any opportunity to work my way through my ever-growing watch list. I also like to stay engaged with my creative side in any number of ways, whether that’s working with clay, meticulously putting together a costume, or drawing.  

What’s your favorite blog that FMP has published?

Maya: Flashback February: A Journey to the ‘90s 

McRae: The blog I want to highlight is Creating a Culture of Appreciation. I like it because it blends practical guidance with a genuinely uplifting perspective on what actual meaningful appreciation can look like in this day and age. I love how it turns recognition from something nice to have if you have time into a strategic and positive work culture must have.

Emma: I would say that our Not Your Typical Consultant blog series was one of my favorites because it highlights something I love about FMP’s workforce; we’re made up of all sorts of backgrounds. I appreciate that FMP recognizes the value of employees with varied career paths and experiences and understands that what they bring to the table strengthens FMP’s unique and competitive edge.

Thank you so much to our amazing blog team for all their hard work! Stay tuned to learn more about the rest of FMP’s social media team members over the next few weeks.

Zoe Nerantzis joined FMP as a Consultant in May 2021 and works with the National Science Foundation team by supporting NSF’s learning and development branch. Zoe is from Rockville, Maryland and can generally be found reading fantasy novels, working out in her basement, or rooting for the Washington Football team.