Chessia Kelley McBride

Chessia Kelley McBride has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Chessia has held positions as a Director of Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Retention, and Engagement at MillerKnoll, where they led customer lifecycle strategies and oversaw marketing analytics. Chessia also served as the Global Director of Social Media at Herman Miller Group, where they redefined the company's social media approach and managed influencer relations, partnerships, and paid media.

Before that, Chessia took a sabbatical to travel the world, seeking inspiration from culture, design, and adventure. Chessia has also worked as the Director of Digital Marketing at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where they designed a customer-centric marketing strategy for the museum's grand opening. Additionally, they held the position of Director of Digital Marketing and Communications at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, overseeing various marketing channels and strategies.

Other roles in Chessia's work history include Social Media Manager at 1stdibs.com, Accessories Merchandiser at Anthropologie, Social Media and PR Specialist at Red Tettemer, Social Media Campaign Manager at Abraham Harrison, Curatorial Assistant and Research Assistant at Cynthia Goodman Productions, and Curator at Affirmation Arts.

Chessia Kelley McBride has a BA degree from Georgetown University. Chessia then went on to pursue an MA in Modern Art from Columbia University, where they graduated with summa cum laude honors.