Love Beach

About

With a robust background in business and the arts, this professional has carved a niche in brand development and strategic leadership. Holding a BS in Marketing from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and experience as an exchange student in Art, Sculpture, and Dance at Haverford College, they blend creativity with business acumen. At Blavity Inc., they have held several key roles, including VP of Content & Programming for Live Events and VP of Brand Development & Strategy for AfroTech. As a founder and COO of Brad Beach DBT, they focus on operational efficiency and business development. Their commitment to diversity and education is evident through board memberships with Black Women On Boards and STEAM:CODERS. Additionally, they have served as an advisory board member for the California Department of Education Standards, contributing to educational advancements.

Experience

• VP of Content & Programming, Live Events · Blavity Inc.07-01-2025

  Responsible for overseeing content and programming for live events, ensuring alignment with company goals and audience engagement.

• VP of Brand Development & Strategy, AfroTech & Live Events · Blavity Inc.08-01-2023 – 07-01-2025

  Led brand development and strategic initiatives for AfroTech and live events, enhancing brand presence and market reach.

• VP of Creative Strategy · Blavity Inc.01-01-2021 – 08-01-2023

  Developed and implemented creative strategies to drive brand innovation and engagement.

• VP of Brand · Blavity Inc.01-01-2019 – 01-01-2021

  Oversaw brand management and growth strategies, ensuring brand consistency and market expansion.

• Chief of Staff to the CEO · Blavity Inc.07-01-2018 – 01-01-2019

  Supported the CEO in strategic planning and execution of company initiatives.

• Founder, Chief Operations Officer · Brad Beach DBT03-01-2019

  Co-founded and managed operations, focusing on business development and operational efficiency.

• Advisory Board Member | California Department of Education Standards · AIGA Los Angeles02-01-2022 – 06-01-2023

  Provided strategic advice and insights on education standards and initiatives.

• Member · Black Women On Boards03-01-2022 – 03-01-2023

  Contributed to initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion in boardrooms.

• Board Member · STEAM:CODERS08-01-2022 – 02-01-2023

  Supported educational programs focused on STEAM for underrepresented communities.

• Creative Strategy Advisor · Blavity.org01-01-2021 – 02-01-2022

  Advised on creative strategies to enhance organizational impact and outreach.

Education

• New York UniversityBS, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Marketing
• Haverford CollegeExchange Student, Art, Sculpture, Dance
• Fisk UniversityBusiness Admin

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