Sometimes, a mid-level doer is inaccessible to meet in person. If this is the case, befriend everyone surrounding them: their manager, assistant, support staff, etc. Befriend everyone.
Alternatively, send them an email and arrange for a video call or schedule to meet in person.
References
Blank, Dan. Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience. WeGrowMedia, 2017.