Meet the Founders

Alina Rivera

Alina brings a financial and operational lens to the work, grounding big ideas in structure, sustainability, and informed decision-making.

She works closely with founders to understand how money flows through their business, where friction or leakage exists, and how financial clarity supports growth rather than constrains it. Alina is known for making complex financial realities understandable and actionable, without judgment or overwhelm.

At The Strategic Escape™, Alina focuses on financial strategy, operational priorities, and helping founders build businesses that are not only ambitious, but stable and intentional.

Favorite Vacation Spot: South Africa

Essential Packing Item: Charging station

Co-Founder | Financial Strategist
Co-Founder | Digital Marketing Specialist

Anna Graham

Anna brings a strategic brand and creative lens to the work, helping founders clarify how their business shows up, communicates, and grows in a way that is aligned with where they are actually going.

Her work sits at the intersection of brand, visibility, and long-term direction. She helps founders move beyond content for content’s sake and into intentional positioning that supports real business goals. Anna is known for asking the questions that surface what has been avoided, then translating insight into clear direction and next steps.

At The Strategic Escape™, Anna focuses on brand alignment, decision-making, and helping founders see their business more clearly from the outside in.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Amalfi Coast

Essential Packing Item: Chapstick


Together, Alina and Anna bring creative and financial strategy into the same room, so decisions are made with full context rather than in isolation.

This retreat exists because we believe meaningful work deserves time, attention, and care. The Strategic Escape™ is our way of creating space for that kind of work.