Stacey Karesh

Stacey Karesh is an experienced professional in philanthropy, marketing, and public relations with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director of Philanthropy at the Julie Valentine Center since August 2022, Stacey also holds a longstanding position as a Professor of Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology since January 2003. Previous roles include Manager of Marketing & Special Events at Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor, as well as Public Relations Manager at Neiman Marcus Group and U.S. Director of Communications at Van Cleef & Arpels. Stacey's educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communications & Fashion Merchandising Management from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing & Communications from Manhattanville College.