I am a digital, social media, and social impact leader. I help businesses and leaders define and express their identities through writing, speaking, digital tools, and creative coaching.
With over 19 years of experience in communications, social impact, marketing, and journalism across multiple industries, I bring a unique blend of expertise and passion to my work.
In addition to my 9-5 role and consulting work, I own a company specializing in candles and luxury bath products. My creations have been featured in Essence, Ebony, ShondaLand.com, and other notable outlets. While the business is currently on public hiatus, I continue to fulfill custom and bulk orders for my loyal customers.
Writing has always been my passion. Since childhood, I’ve pursued it wholeheartedly, with my work appearing in publications like Ebony Magazine, Travel Noire, and Pynk Magazine.
Despite being an introvert, I thrive in public speaking environments, having competed in orating contests as a child. I’ve had the privilege of serving as an expert panelist for groups including:
- Black Enterprise
- Girl Scouts of America
- Girls Lead
- DC Public Schools
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Engineers
- NACME
- Weber Shandwick
- Private corporate retreats.
I’m also a lifelong learner. Below are the degrees and major certificates I’ve acquired.
Education:
- Strayer University, M.B.A. Digital Entrepreneurship
- Syracuse University, M.S. Public Relations
- Pace University, B.A. Journalism
Certifications:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace – University of South Florida, 2021
- Women’s Entrepreneurship – Cornell University, 2020
- Entrepreneurial Leadership -Strayer University, 2019
- Digital Entrepreneurship – Strayer University, 2018
- Reputation Management -Public Relations Society of America, 2017
- Strategic Communications Management – Ithaca College, 2008.
Christen McCluney 