Stephanie Schafer

About Stephanie Schafer

Stephanie is an innovative business leader designing the workplace for the workforce of the future. In her current role, she is responsible for building a forward-looking business model that redefines the future of agencies + creating an environment where next-gen marketing talent thrives. She is known for creating high-performance team cultures, leading organizations through change and ultimately, generating results. As client leader in Account Management, she helped clients like Sherwin-Williams, Propel Electrolyte Water, Saucony Running and Wet ‘n Wild Beauty grow their brands while building their business, often serving a strategic marketing consultant providing advisory counsel on brand management. Prior to Account Management, she spent the first decade of her career in media and connections strategy leading clients like Jack Link’s, Harley-Davidson and Northwestern Mutual better understand consumers, how to connect with them and drive action on behalf of the brand.Stephanie has been described as a Swiss Army Knife equally adept in leading businesses, clients, developing strategies, fostering and building cultures and investing in people. She has served as a BrandLab mentor and MadWomen mentor, has been a Wall Street Journal Digital Download and SheSays panelis and has won multiple awards ranging from Effies, to Kellys to Creative Media Awards and Ad Fed The Show pins.

Experience

1. Forbes Agency Council Member

   Forbes Agency Council

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  BBA