Emily Stafford Dunn
Senior Director of Social, Strategic Partnerships, and Pr @MacKenzie-Childs, LLC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Social, Strategic Partnerships, and Pr @MacKenzie-Childs, LLC
Austin, TX, US
In this elevated leadership role, I drive top-funnel growth, cultural relevance, and new customer acquisition through an integrated approach across social media, strategic brand partnerships, influencer marketing, and best-in-class PR.I lead the development of innovative social and creator-first strategies that build sustained brand heat, expand into new audience cohorts, and strengthen emotional connection with both existing and emerging consumers. Through high-impact partnerships, experiential activations, and performance-driven storytelling, I help unlock meaningful business momentum and long-term brand equity.My focus is on identifying and nurturing strategic opportunities that accelerate awareness, drive measurable customer acquisition, and position the brand at the center of culture through modern marketing, creative collaboration, and earned media excellence.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., Communication Arts
University of the Incarnate Word
B.A., Communication Arts, Fashion Merchandising
The Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Arts Certificate, Culinary and Culture
The American University of Paris
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Southern Methodist University
Social Media and Digital Communications Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT EMILY STAFFORD DUNN
Senior brand marketing and partnerships leader with over 16 years of experience across strategic partnerships, influencer marketing, PR, and social media within lifestyle, fashion, home, luxury, and wellness. I specialize in building culturally relevant, trend forward, data-driven programs that accelerate new customer acquisition, deepen brand equity, and deliver measurable growth.Across both agency and in-house leadership roles, including at industry leaders like LTK, I’ve developed best-in-class creator and affiliate ecosystems, led high-impact 360° campaigns, and partnered cross-functionally to bring innovative brand collaborations and experiential moments to life at scale.I’m passionate about the power of human connection and thrive at the intersection of culture, storytelling, taste, and commercial impact—leading with strategic rigor, creativity, and kindness.Expertise: Strategic Partnerships • Influencer & Creator Marketing • Experiential • PR & Earned Media • Affiliate Growth • Integrated Brand Strategy • Social Media Marketing
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