Our Brand Ambassador Program

Melissa is a wife, mother, and LinkedIn and personal branding strategist based in The Big Apple (NYC). She believes joy is found in connection, curiosity, and appreciating the little things that can brighten an ordinary day. Whether she’s savoring a great cup of coffee, helping people recognize and share what makes them special, exploring a new place, or inexplicably lighting up at the sight of cows on her travels, Melissa looks for reasons to smile wherever she goes and loves helping others do the same.

Corinne Cowan is retired from self-employment and is thrilled to be an ambassador for The Joycatchers. Over her many decades, she has learned that 'captured joy' is meant to be shared. An inspiring poem, a kind gesture, a phenomenon of nature, like a brilliant sunset, or bed of flowers, are examples that gladden her heart and prompt her to share with others. 

A Pittsburgh native and proud Ohio University graduate, Leah feels forthnate to now call Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, home, where she lives with her husband and two daughters, ages 10 and 9. Leah has been in the insurance industry since 2009 and has developed a real passion for voluntary benefits and the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Today, she is a Regional Sales Director with Trustmark Insurance, where she loves building relationships, helping others, and finding ways to make a difference. Outside of work, family is at the heart of everything Leah does. She believes that bringing a little more joy into everyday lives—personally and professionally—is one of the keys to happiness and success.

Neil Mammele is a husband, father of two, and sales leader based in Charleston, South Carolina. He believes joy is found in being fully present, bringing positive energy to the people around him, and not taking life too seriously. Whether he’s spending time with his family, working with his team, swimming for a cause, or making people laugh, Neil tries to create moments of connection and help others find a little more joy in their day.

Jess is the Northeast Regional Sales Director for FitOn Health, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the employee benefits industry. She's also a Whole Person Health Advocate, entrepreneur, and host of Closer Every Day, a health and wellness podcast dedicated to helping people live their healthiest, happiest lives — one percent closer, every single day.

At FitOn Health, Jess helps organizations bring corporate wellness solutions to their employees, drawing on nearly two decades in benefits to understand what truly moves the needle for workplace wellbeing. Through Closer Every Day, now five episodes in and available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, she hosts honest, human conversations around health, mindset, and personal growth.

Outside of her professional work, Jess is a mom of two who believes in choosing joy daily and leads with faith — grounded in the belief that hope will never be silent.

Sims Tillirson is the Founder of Tillirson Consulting Group, where he helps sales and recruiting leaders build relationships and revenue through human-first sales. He has led revenue and growth teams across the benefits and healthcare ecosystem from early stage to Fortune 500, generating multi-million dollar pipelines through content, relationships, and cold outbound. Sims also runs a portfolio of creative businesses built on writing, coaching, and community and serves as President of the Board at Pathways to Healing. Outside the office, he is a tattoo enthusiast, a recording artist, and a community volunteer. He lives in Forest Acres, South Carolina with his wife Brianne, his boys Jack and George, and their dog Doc Holliday.

Tina Santelli, CBC, GBDS, VBS, serves as National Vice President of Voluntary Benefits and Enrollment Solutions at Alera Group, where she drives the expansion of the company's nationwide voluntary benefits and enrollment solutions. With a focus on enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement, Tina oversees the strategic delivery and implementation of comprehensive, cost-effective voluntary benefits programs. Her leadership ensures alignment with industry trends and client expectations. Tina's extensive background includes roles as Vice President of Carrier Partner Management at Alera Group and Vice President of Specialty Benefits at GCG Financial. With a prior 14 years of experience at Unum, Tina brings a wealth of experience in sales and service, complementing her leadership in the benefits industry. Tina holds a degree from the Harrington Institute of Interior Design.