Mercedes Coats

Mercedes Coats is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in brand development and content production across various industries. Currently serving as VP of Marketing at Collective Health since August 2015, Mercedes has previously held roles such as Senior Director, Marketing and Director of Brand Marketing within the same organization. Prior to Collective Health, work included positions at Smart Design, where responsibilities encompassed executive production and marketing leadership, and consultancy roles focused on content marketing. Mercedes also co-directed a PBS documentary and contributed significantly to children’s literature organizations, showcasing a diverse career that combines strategic storytelling, creative production, and leadership in marketing. Mercedes holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Occidental College.