Ángela Capeles

About Ángela Capeles

I’m a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and doctoral candidate passionate about building brands that inspire connection and are resilient. As the Founder of Capeles Agency, a woman-owned boutique creative agency, I specialize in helping brands uncover their most authentic voice and translate it into intentional branding and marketing experiences.With nearly a decade of international experience, I’ve led transformative initiatives across B2C and B2B sectors, developing digital strategies, cross-channel campaigns, voter engagement programs, and large-scale events in industries ranging from luxury fashion and hospitality to entertainment, nonprofits and government agencies. I take pride in having partnered with global and national brands, including Carolina Herrera, The Mall of San Juan, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Combate Global, Sheetz, UGI, Functional Movement Systems, WITF, PGA Tour, C&J Catering, and On Point Strategy.In addition to agency leadership, I teach at Penn State, Simmons University, and the Capeles Agency Academy, where I empower students to explore the intersections of media, culture, and equity. My mission remains clear: to help brands, both big and small, global and local, turn their visions into movements through strategy, storytelling, and purpose.COLLABORATION BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATIONEmail: a•••••@capelesagency.comInstagram:@capelesagency |@angelacapelessWebsite: capelesagency.com | capelesagencyacademy.com

Experience

1. Member & Contributor

   Forbes Councils

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  MA Communications, Communication and Media Studies

  2015 — 2017

• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Brazilian Portuguese

  2011 — 2015

• Penn State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, American Studies; Gender, Race & Ethnicity; Communications & Media Studies

  2018 — 2025