Christy Harner, MBA

Christy Harner, MBA, has a diverse background in marketing and strategic advisory roles. Christy currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for AURA Technologies, LLC, a technology and R&D company specializing in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and intelligent power distribution. Prior to this, they held the position of Marketing Director at NetVendor, where they focused on multifamily property management software. Christy also operates their own consultancy, Christy Harner, LLC, as a Strategic Marketing Advisor, providing global brand and marketing strategies for companies of all sizes. Additionally, they have experience as a Brand & Marketing Strategist at MANN+HUMMEL, a leading filtration solution company, and as a Senior Marketing Advisor at both FROSCH and TCG Consulting, where they specialized in travel management services. Previously, they served as the CEO of Encore Earth, a global organization dedicated to sustainable solutions in wastewater treatment. Christy was also the CEO of Kepler & Wilde, an agency focused on marketing strategy and brand development, which was acquired in 2020. Before that, they held the position of Chief Marketing Officer & Innovation Strategist at Christy Harner LLC, where they served as a fractional CMO for various companies. Early in their career, they worked as a Creative Principal at Binary Ventures, where they developed branding and web/mobile applications for numerous products. Christy Harner's expertise lies in strategic marketing, brand development, and innovation.

Christy Harner, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Accounting and Finance from Queens University of Charlotte. Christy completed this program from 2018 to 2020. Prior to their MBA, Christy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies (Summa Cum Laude) from Toccoa Falls College, where they studied from 2001 to 2004.