Ann J.

Ann J. is an accomplished marketing and brand strategy professional with extensive experience in various roles, currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Innovation at Material since August 2022. Previously, Ann held positions including Associate Strategy Director at Formerly Known As and Senior Strategist at Wunderman Thompson, where responsibilities included leading brand strategy projects, developing creative briefs, and collaborating with creative teams across diverse industries such as e-commerce, life sciences, and technology. Prior roles include Director of Brand Strategy at Phinney Bischoff, where Ann pioneered brand visioning and stakeholder engagement, and Senior Marketing Strategist at MarketFitz, Inc., focused on ROI-driven strategy and business growth plans. Earlier experience includes marketing management roles at Lane Powell PC and fundraising coordination at Pacific Science Center, complemented by a strong academic background with M.A. and B.A. degrees in English from DePaul University.