Meet the Top Influencer Marketing Agency | Social Studies

Meet Our Team

Get to know the people who create the magic behind Social Studies. 

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Brandon Perlman

Reimagining the future of the Creator Economy

  • Position

    Founder & CEO

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Influencing Since

    2007

  • The One Movie I Never Get Sick of Watching

    Interstellar

  • Favorite Song Lyric

    “Always felt like my vision been bigger than the bigger picture.” -Drake

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  • Position

    General Manager

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Influencing Since

    2023

  • The One Movie I Never Get Sick of Watching:

    The Shining

  • Favorite TV Show

    Unsolved Mysteries

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Shehzeen Ahmed

Shehzeen is an accomplished professional with an extensive background in operations and client services management. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Social Studies in NYC, she leverages almost four years of experience within the organization to optimize and drive operational excellence.

  • Position

    Senior Vice President, Operations

  • Location

    New York, NY

  • Influencing Since

    2020

  • Go-To Book Recommendation

    We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  • I’ve Figured Out The Mystery To…

    Where the other sock went. One of them had to be right, so the other one left.

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Claire Uhar

Claire Uhar is the founder of OBSCURE, a Los Angeles based consultancy. Among her clients is Social Studies, where Claire oversees brand and corporate development, driving growth, improving operational efficiencies, and strengthening partnerships while leveraging her media and tech relationships to enhance the agency’s market positioning and navigate industry trends.

  • Position

    Fractional Head of Marketing / Advisor

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Influencing Since

    2023

  • The One Movie I Never Get Sick of Watching

    Breakfast At Tiffany’s

  • Favorite Weekend Activity

    Gallery Hopping

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  • Position

    Account Director

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Influencing Since

    2018

  • The One Movie I Never Get Sick of Watching

    Perks of Being a Wallflower

  • Go-To Book Recommendation

    Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton

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Rae Vincent

Rae has been immersed in the creator economy since March 2017, bringing several years of experience to her role as Director of Talent Partnerships. She excels at connecting and nurturing relationships that drive collaboration between creators and brands. A food enthusiast who loves cooking, Rae also enjoys hiking, beach outings, and exploring the latest in entertainment and shopping. She believes that building strong connections is key to success in the industry.

  • Position

    Director, Talent Partnerships

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Influencing Since

    2017

  • The One Movie I Never Get Sick of Watching

    Every single Harry Potter movie

  • Favorite Weekend Activity

    BEACH DAY (with a book + deli sandwich included)

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Samantha De Oliveira

Having gotten her start in the creator economy on the execution side, Samantha brings a unique POV to the growth and new business side of Social Studies, Inc. As Director of Client Growth, her passion for harnessing the power of influencer partnerships has been instrumental in boosting client visibility and engagement across industries. When not driving client success, she enjoys exploring NYC’s vibrant restaurant scene, attending hot pilates classes, and traveling.

  • Position

    Director of Client Growth

  • Location

    New York City

  • Influencing Since

    2019

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Emma Spears

With a background in Film Production, I spent years producing documentaries, feature films, and music videos until the 2020 pandemic shifted my focus, igniting a passion for the dynamic world of Digital Marketing. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing large-scale projects from Social Media Campaigns to Creative Collaborations.

  • Position

    Associate Project Manager

  • Location

    Lehi, UT

  • Influencing Since

    2019

  • Favorite TV Show

    New Girl

  • Album I have on repeat

    Nothing Happens by Wallows


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