Mercedes is a hard-working Montana, advocate, and entrepreneur who is known for her trademark stamina and uniqueness. Her background, combined with her passion- and drive to grow business has quickly elevated her in the industry. Mercedes is one of the most trusted and progressive media strategists in the region.  

     Mercedes has a background in social work policy, lobbying, and grassroots organizing. She has helped nonprofits gain confidence with their marketing and ads through strategy, brand development, and implementation. Mercedes started her own marketing and communication consulting business called Mija Marketing which helped grow her connections to Silverman Law Office. 

     At the beginning of 2020, Mercedes joined the board for the Women’s Leadership Network, a group bringing women from the community together to learn, share, and support one another. In 2019 Mercedes partnered with four other women to start The Virago Collaborative which is a women’s coworking office space located in the revitalized Sixth Ward area in Helena. Along with her other projects, she is a Montana ambassador for a national non-profit known as The United State of Women, where she works with stakeholders to advocate for gender equity issues. 

     As an active member of her community, Mercedes believes that by giving back she’s investing in her future and the future of her home state. Mercedes, and her beloved pug Betty, live downtown in the heart of Helena. In the Fall you can find them camping at their family cabin in the Judith Mountains. Summer you’ll find them outdoors either at the lake, golfing, or their back yard enjoying a glass of wine.