Kristin Engard

Kristin is an independent marketing consultant who draws on her extensive experience with some of the world’s biggest brands to give a competitive edge to startups, nonprofits and other growth-focused companies by providing the strategic marketing expertise and best practice commonly used by larger organizations.

With over 25 years of experience at global ad and media agencies, Kristin has partnered with clients like American Express, Cisco, Lenovo, UPS, and Microsoft to launch products, enhance visibility, and drive brand growth.  Early in her career, Kristin gained her foundational knowledge from working with clients like Unilever and J&J.  She has extensive global experience that spans North and South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including in-country work in China, Singapore, and Canada.  In 2020, with two London-based colleagues, she co-founded a global partnership of marketing and advertising consultants aimed at supporting multinational initiatives.

Kristin holds an undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and currently volunteers as a mentor for NCSU's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Clinic. She’s based in the Raleigh area and is always ready to help organizations tell their stories and connect with their audiences more effectively.