Erin Kenyon Sanders

About Erin Kenyon Sanders

A seasoned strategic communicator focused on issues, crises, reputation, and business continuity. I help the C-suite and boards navigate high-stakes moments with clear, calm, and effective communication. For more than 25 years, I’ve been a trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading companies through periods of both intense scrutiny and significant growth.I bring an unusual fusion of perspectives: a long career as an agency leader and consultant, and experience as head of corporate communications and investor relations for a global, publicly traded manufacturer. I understand the pressures of executive management, the realities of an in-house team, and the value of external counsel that can plug in quickly and deliver.Blending marketing, PR, advertising, government affairs, legal support, investor relations, and social and traditional media, I build and lead campaigns that inform, inspire, and motivate stakeholders — connecting them with the right information at the right time. My expertise spans risk assessment, issues and crisis management, brand building, defense-side litigation support, national media programs, and complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.I have a particular strength for challenging situations: crises and issues that threaten reputation and business goals. From community opposition and employment issues to shifting market conditions, misinformation campaigns, cyber incidents, and coordinated social media attacks, I’m at my best in the trenches, helping organizations navigate back to stability and long-term trust.

Experience

1. Founder, Managing Director

   Sandstone Group Consulting, Llc

   Apr 2026 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Founder & Managing Director of Sandstone Group Consulting, a strategic communications firm helping organizations navigate high‑stakes issues, crises, and change to protect reputation, maintain stakeholder trust, and ensure business continuity. I draw on 25+ years in corporate, consulting, and legal environments to advise leaders on crisis preparedness, incident response and recovery, and risk assessment, as well as ongoing reputation and brand building and stakeholder communications.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Certification, Digital Marketing Strategies: Data, Automation, AI and Analytics

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Science, Business, Marketing

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Crisis Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Interactive Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Brand Development
• Real Estate
• Crisis Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Advertising