Aj Cartas

AJ Cartas has an extensive work experience in social media and influencer marketing. In 2018, they worked as the Director of Influencer Marketing at Calm, where they pioneered the influencer program and managed a global team. From 2017 to 2019, they served as the Founder of RaiseFluence, spearheading global marketing strategies for international clients. In 2019, they worked as a Social Media Consultant at R/GA and as the Director of Digital for Chesa Boudin's campaign. In 2020, AJ held various roles including Director of Social Media at Kuaishou Technology, Digital Director for Ted Terry's campaign, Founder and CEO of Syzygy Social, and President and CEO of Our Damn Time. Most recently, they joined ActiveCampaign as a Community member in 2022.

AJ Cartas completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Carthage College in 2015. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, AJ Cartas attended the College of Lake County and earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Additionally, AJ Cartas obtained several certifications including Competitive and Market Analysis, Brand Strategy, Data Visualization: Storytelling, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Event Marketing, and Google Analytics from LinkedIn in May and June of 2019. AJ Cartas also completed the Social Media Marketing Certification, although the specific month and year of completion are not provided.