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Michelle Ajodah

Creative Project Manager & Producer

Michelle joined Moth after gaining multidisciplinary experience in various roles at Harvard Education Press. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, she guides projects with a steady hand, ensuring smooth collaboration and successful outcomes. She values the power of continuous learning and thrives on the opportunity to grow alongside a talented team. As a key point of contact, Michelle keeps the studio’s partners and projects aligned through thoughtful communication and organization.

Outside the studio, she channels her creativity into writing and can often be found browsing bookstores or indulging her sweet tooth.

Education

MLA Creative Writing and Literature, Harvard Extension School

BFA Writing, Literature & Publishing, Emerson College

Sara Bissett

Designer

Sara draws inspiration from the passion and dedication clients bring to their work. As a designer at Moth, she’s a team player and approaches every project with curiosity, adaptability, and a deep repertoire of skills. Her problem-solving mindset and good humor make her an asset to both her team and clients.

Outside the studio, Sara enjoys experimenting with new recipes, creating collages, trying her hand at sewing, and taking her dog for beachside walks.

Education

BFA Communication Design, MassArt

AA Graphic Design, Manchester Community College

Stephanie Bogle

Design Director

A born creative, Stephanie believes that great design should be practical, usable, beautiful, and meaningful. As Design Director at Moth, she infuses empathy into her work, always with a clear focus on the end audience. This empathy lies at the heart of her ability to find elegant, simple solutions to complex challenges. Stephanie drives the ongoing evolution of the studio’s design process, seamlessly bridging the worlds of branding and technology to create impactful, smart solutions.

Outside the studio, she stays creatively engaged by experimenting with new crafts, creating zines, and engaging herself in Boston’s music scene.

Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, BFA

Tammy Dayton

Founder, Design Director

Tammy Dayton is the founder of Moth, a creative studio built around the vision of curating a team of brilliant designers who prioritize strong relationships with ideas and partners, resulting in thoughtful, authentic solutions. Tammy has a deep belief in the potential of every person and project, with a conviction that design can drive positive change.

With 30 years of experience, Tammy has developed a unique ability to balance the big picture with the finest details, blending strategic thinking with pragmatism to ensure that every project at Moth is executed with expertise and care.

In 2024, she was honored as an AIGA Fellow, a recognition of her significant contributions to the design community.

When she’s not leading Moth’s team to new creative heights, Tammy is an avid gardener, a mom to teen twins, and a lifelong learner, always exploring new ways to grow and evolve.

Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, BFA

Recognition
Communication Arts, Brand New, UCDA Awards, Type Directors Club, How Magazine, Print Magazine

Leah Fenton

Senior Designer

For over a decade, Leah has shaped the design landscape in Boston and beyond, bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every project. She sees design as an essential element of daily life, and as a tool for transformation, using her expertise to elevate environments and embrace diverse perspectives.

A MassArt alum with a BFA in Graphic Design, Leah extends her passion for the field into the classroom, mentoring the next generation of designers with insight and generosity. She believes in design’s power to create meaningful change and draws inspiration from the artistry of everyday life—whether curating objects for her home, experimenting with new crafts, or diving into her latest sewing project.

Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, BFA

Recognition
Communication Arts, Selected for invite-only 2018 “An Interesting Day” conference, Amsterdam, Fonts in Use, W3 Awards, Davey Awards

Anthony Lopez

Senior Designer

A thoughtful designer and strong advocate for collaboration, Anthony believes great design is built on diverse perspectives and well-founded ideas. He thrives on variety, imparting the same level of care and creativity whether he’s sketching brand concepts, art directing a photoshoot, or wireframing a website. His adaptability and keen design sensibility make him an invaluable part of the Moth team.

Beyond the studio, Anthony fuels his creativity through cooking, thrifting, film, and exploring new spaces around Boston.

Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, BFA

Erin Zwaska

Design Director

Erin finds beauty in big ideas and has a sharp, strategic eye for transforming them into impactful design. As Design Director at Moth, she thrives on collaboration, believing that the best work comes from collective creativity. With strong leadership and clear communication, she guides organizations towards success with confidence and a clarity of vision.
Her path to graphic design began with a journalism degree, before earning her MFA at RISD, followed by a brief stint in Tokyo. She honed her expertise at several leading brand agencies before bringing her experience to Moth.

Outside the studio, Erin stays creative by working on art projects with her daughters, reading, and spending time in nature.

Education
Rhode Island School of Design, MFA
University of Wisconsin, Madison, BA

Recognition
Communication Arts, Fonts in Use, Design Observer, Women of Graphic Design, New Criticals

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