Essence Smith

Essence Smith serves as the Associate Director of Brand Communications and Head of Social Media at Ascendion since February 2023, where responsibilities include leading the organization's social media content strategy and brand storytelling initiatives. With a substantial background in marketing and social media, Essence has also held roles as a Social Media Strategist and Business Marketing Consultant at inessence marketing & media studios since January 2017, as well as Marketing Manager at EmpowHERment, Inc. until August 2023. Previously, experience includes managing social media at Microsoft and IBM, enhancing operational efficiency as a Business Operations Manager at RPFS, LLC., and serving in various roles that emphasize customer service and management. Essence holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management at North Carolina Central University.