Portland, Oregon, United States
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With over 25 years of experience in global marketing and leadership, I help businesses…

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  • University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

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Volunteer Experience

  • EDHEC Executive Education & MBAs Graphic

    International Advisory Board Member

    EDHEC Executive Education & MBAs

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    Education

  • Brown University Women's Leadership Committee Graphic

    Membership and Communication Committees, Women's Launch Pad Mentor

    Brown University Women's Leadership Committee

    - Present 10 years 11 months

    Education

  • Wildfang.com Graphic

    Board Member

    Wildfang.com

    - 2 years 8 months

    A fast-growing retail brand at the intersection of women's empowerment and blended gender lines. "Born to be Wild Feminists because equal rights are for everybody."

  • Oregon Venture Fund Graphic

    Member

    Oregon Venture Fund

    - Present 9 years 7 months

    The Oregon Angel Fund (OAF) is a community supported, professionally managed, investor driven venture fund. The fund provides investors privileged access to the most promising startups and early-stage growth companies in Oregon and SW Washington.

  • Portland Japanese Garden Graphic

    Advisory Committee for Garden Relaunch

    Portland Japanese Garden

    - Present 10 years

    Arts and Culture

    Invited to serve on the Marketing Advisory Committee for relaunching the Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Crossing in April 2016 after a $33 Million expansion.

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    Brown University Alumni Association - Treasurer

    Brown University

    - 4 years

    Education

Publications

  • Brand Global, Adapt Local: How to Create Brand Value across Cultures

    Kogan Page

    Expanding internationally opens doors to new markets, growth and innovation—but success depends on adapting to cultural nuances without losing brand consistency. The majority of global consumers prefer to buy from brands that share their values, but many companies still take a one-size-fits-all approach, resulting in costly missteps, lost revenue, and diminished trust. As the world becomes more interconnected yet culturally distinct, the ability to master cultural intelligence is essential for…

    Expanding internationally opens doors to new markets, growth and innovation—but success depends on adapting to cultural nuances without losing brand consistency. The majority of global consumers prefer to buy from brands that share their values, but many companies still take a one-size-fits-all approach, resulting in costly missteps, lost revenue, and diminished trust. As the world becomes more interconnected yet culturally distinct, the ability to master cultural intelligence is essential for brands to thrive.
    In Brand Global, Adapt Local: How to Build Brand Value Across Cultures, Nataly Kelly and I explain how the world’s top brands achieve this balance.
    📘 Pre-order here: https://lnkd.in/gxfDjmKD — Use code KOGANPAGE25 for 25% off.

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Courses

  • International Marketing: Best Practices for a Changing World

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Honors & Awards

  • Most Compelling Woman in the Travel Industry

    Premier Traveler

Languages

  • French

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Japanese

    Full professional proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Brown University Women's Leadership Council

    Member, Mentor

    - Present

  • Brown University Alumni Association

    Treasurer (Elected by Alumni)

    - Present

    The Brown Alumni Association facilitates alumni participation in the worldwide Brown community. Most Board of Governors members have distinguished themselves as leaders within Brown’s volunteer programs or alumni communities. Organized as a 501(c)3, a 25-member nominated Board of Governors oversees the operations. As Treasurer, I helped reduce a gap in our operating budget and launched an online alumni marketplace.

  • International Women's Forum

    Member

    - Present

  • Brown University Alumni Association

    Member, Board of Governors

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    I led Finance and Marketing Committees, where we increased revenue from financial products through strategic marketing and launched a Brown alumni marketplace on ETSY.

  • Portland State University, Center for Japanese Studies

    Board Member

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    The Center for Japanese Studies supports research on Japan and the Japanese American experience. CJS provides a forum for related academic activities and the free exchange of ideas. The Center is committed to preparing PSU students to become leaders in business, government, arts, and the academy by fostering cross-cultural understanding. It seeks to facilitate understanding of Japan as well as the Japanese American experience among students, faculty, and the greater Portland community through a…

    The Center for Japanese Studies supports research on Japan and the Japanese American experience. CJS provides a forum for related academic activities and the free exchange of ideas. The Center is committed to preparing PSU students to become leaders in business, government, arts, and the academy by fostering cross-cultural understanding. It seeks to facilitate understanding of Japan as well as the Japanese American experience among students, faculty, and the greater Portland community through a variety of curricular and outreach programs.

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