Courtney Istre

Courtney Istre has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Courtney is currently a Senior Director at Operation Smile, where they focus on global brand and marketing partnerships. Prior to that, Courtney worked as a Brand and Creative Consultant at Studio Istre. Courtney also held positions at Shutterfly, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, at Target as a Manager of Talent Partnerships and Influence Marketing, and at (RED) as a Director and Senior Manager of Strategic Global Partnerships. Earlier in their career, Courtney worked at Indego Africa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Bay Area Cancer Connections, University of Michigan, and Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET).

Courtney Istre attended the University of Michigan from 2001 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Spanish. Courtney also studied Italian, Anthropology, and Art at the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici in 2004. In 2003, they completed courses in Cuban Studies, Spanish, and Anthropology at the University of Havana. Additionally, they studied Spanish Studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara from 2002 to 2003.