Kalina Bryant

VP, Head of Impact Growth Engagement & Partnerships at Asana

Kalina B.'s work experience includes a diverse range of roles and responsibilities in various companies. In 2020, they founded UnapologeTECH and took on the roles of Founder, Podcaster, and Head of Marketing. Kalina also founded KMB Consulting under their own name.

In 2014, Kalina worked as a Senior Sales Development Representative at Marketo, where they successfully generated revenue and maintained relationships with small and medium-sized companies.

From 2015 to 2018, they held multiple positions at Anaplan, including Customer Marketing Lead, Manager of Customer Marketing and Operations, and Senior Global Program Manager for Customer Advocacy and Engagement. In these roles, they developed and executed customer engagement programs and managed various customer success initiatives.

Starting in 2017, Kalina worked at Talkdesk as a Senior Manager of Customer and Product Marketing, where they provided guidance and strategy for customer marketing programs globally.

From 2018 to 2020, they served as the Global Director of Customer and Growth Marketing at Signifyd, leading a diverse team and defining the overall customer marketing strategy.

In 2020, they became involved with Asana, initially as the VP and Head of Global Customer Advocacy and Executive Programs before transitioning to the role of VP, Head of Impact Growth, Marketing Engagement, and Partnerships. In these positions, they focused on building brand awareness, forming partnerships, and developing community programs.

Kalina's work experience also includes roles as an Advisor to the CEO and Head of Marketing at Base (formerly Crowdvocate) and as an Expert in Residence - Advisor for Customer Advocacy, Growth Marketing, and Community Development at First Round Capital.

In addition to their work experience, Kalina has been an Editorial Contributor for Forbes since 2021 and was honored as a Forbes Under 30 North America 2022 Honoree.

Overall, Kalina B. has demonstrated expertise in customer advocacy, marketing, and community development throughout their career.

Kalina B. has a diverse education history. Kalina attended Saint Mary's College of California, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Psychology with a concentration in social and personality. Kalina then pursued further education at Cornell University, where they completed a program in Integrated Marketing 360, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Additionally, they obtained a Women in Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, specializing in Business and Leadership. Kalina also had the opportunity to study abroad at Queen Mary University of London, where they focused on Social Psychology during a semester abroad. Prior to their college studies, they graduated from Bishop O'Dowd High School, receiving a High School Diploma with a field of study in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Furthermore, Kalina has obtained two additional certifications. Kalina became an Official Anaplanner from Anaplan in 2016. Additionally, they received a Marketo Certified certification from Marketo, an Adobe Company, although the specific year of completion is unknown.

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