hi.
i’m myrtle

MYRTLE LEMON-TODD

They/He

I believe in the importance of Queer Joy. Solely because of the body I inhabit, I am constantly advocating for justice for both myself and my community – my identity is an unintentional political statement. At a time when we are being forcibly de-transitioned, facing various medical exclusions, and working against our own legislature, I want to do something. To make a difference. To use my skills and expertise to better the future for both myself and my community. Here’s where you come in - YOU’RE that community.

When I work with clients - regardless of age, status, creed, or kind - we develop a plan together to create what’s best for your goals. I understand how to interpret marketing data sets and implement them to achieve specific goals in conceptualizing promotional images, illustrations for printed and digital content, and communications to audiences.

Previous successes have included:

  • Ongoing influencer partnership with Drew Afualo & CHANGE.ORG to aid in both fundraising and exposure

  • Give to the Max Day fundraising campaign that raised $55K from digital communications

  • Increased B2C digital sales by 24.3% across social/email platforms

  • Produced 4 weekends of in-person holiday shopping events, featuring local artisans and donations to non-profits

  • Tripling general social audiences over 3 months and increasing digital visibility by 3561%. 

While not working, I illustrate, watch basketball (Go Lynx!), collect statement earrings, watch copious documentaries on sharks, sing opera, and eat ridiculous amounts of MilkJam Ice Cream. I live with my wife Trev and the kiddos, rescued greyhounds Arthur Boban and Calcifer Sylvia, in South Minneapolis.

  • "Myrtle is a dedicated individual and makes sure the job that needs to be done is to their high standards and expectations. They are forward thinking and have the rare ability to think about the big picture and all of the pieces that make up that big picture all at once. Uniqueness and creative problem solving comes naturally for them. If you are looking for a driven individual who, as the TikTok kids say, "Understands the assignment", Myrtle is the person you need."

    Barry Inman, Jungle Theater

  • "Myrtle is a standout in the marketing and communications field. Their biggest strength is his voracious desire to learn, dive into new projects, apply their knowledge to support the arts and social justice initiatives. Myrtle brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to whatever they did."

    Eric Broker, Minnesota Opera

  • "Myrtle is a talented and knowledgeable digital strategist! They bring to the table both design skills and up to date best practices on all major social platforms and web user experience."

    Grace Reardon, Gender Justice

  • "Myrtle is an incredible creative and can thrive under any level of direction. They effectively collaborates across tiers of organization and listens to feedback/input of all involved. His positive outlook and demeanor brightens any workplace and is a motivating coworker to have!"

    Amanda Shockency, REI

  • “Myrtle is a visionary and inclusive team player who leads from the frontlines. With much talent, strategy and skill with digital design, social media, marketing, communications and community outreach with strong principle guides. It is a joy to work with him. I highly recommend them for all things creatively digital.”

    Mer’Ce Tyler, NEOO Partners Inc