Who We Are
Our Mission
To help purpose-driven organizations build authentic brand identities that inspire action.
Our Vision
A world where more brands have a positive impact on the people and communities around them.
Our Story
The idea for Green Gate was born in 2014 when founder Katherine Branch traveled to India as a volunteer, and blogged about the experience for The Learning Tea. She traveled the country from Mumbai to Chennai to Darjeeling and Calcutta, and several villages in between, meeting the girls who had received full scholarships from the organization to attend college.
Inspired by this experience, Katherine went on to found Green Gate, a brand development firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations make the world a better place. Using an integrated approach to brand development, Green Gate combines insightful strategy, storytelling, and award-winning design to connect with audiences and inspire meaningful action.
Our Values
Growth
As a company, we are constantly growing. With each new project we are challenged in new ways. Together, we learn, we adapt, and we carry that wisdom forward. This ongoing evolution is what excites us.
Strategy
Albert Einstein once said that if he only had an hour to save the world, he would spend 55 minutes defining the problem, then 5 minutes solving it. We know that it takes more than "having the answers" to reach a goal; in fact, it's the questions themselves that lead the way.
Excellence
We set the bar high for our work, because excellence matters. Excellence requires strategy, sensitivity, and storytelling. When all three are combined, the work sparks an emotional connection that speaks to audiences and deepens a brand’s impact.
Impact
We want to live in a world that's more than just "business as usual;" where organizations are engines of change and audiences feel inspired by what they're doing. By helping organizations understand their purpose and tell their stories, we're promoting greater impact in the world.
Relationships
We value supportive, collaborative relationships that benefit us all. We prioritize working with people whose values align with our own – whether they're clients, vendors, or team members.