Karla Swinton

Karla Swinton is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in brand integration and marketing communications. Currently serving as the Director of State and Local Brand Integration at AARP since April 2016, Karla has developed collaborative brand strategies that align with organizational goals and manage statewide marketing efforts. Previous roles include Director of Brand Marketing and Account Director at Havas Media, where Karla oversaw media planning for local McDonald's Restaurants. At Choice Hotels International, Karla held multiple positions culminating as Director of Consumer Channel Marketing, focusing on loyalty programs and multicultural marketing strategies. Early career experiences include marketing roles at Public Broadcasting Service, Walt Disney World, and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, bolstered by a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Hampton University.