Kirsten Ford

Associate Director Of Strategy at ADVOC8

Kirsten Ford has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Kirsten is currently working as an Associate Director of Strategy at ADVOC8 since March 2023, where they previously held the position of Creative Strategist from February 2022 to March 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Sr. Copywriter at ADVOC8 from September 2019 to February 2022.

Before joining ADVOC8, Kirsten worked as a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist from January 2018 to September 2019. Kirsten also worked as a Communications Strategist at The Rock Creek Group, a Washington, DC-based asset management and advisory firm, from October 2013 to November 2017. During their time at The Rock Creek Group, they managed and generated client communications and marketing content.

In addition, Kirsten has also worked as a freelance writer, editor, and proofreader. Kirsten worked for a New York-based tech company called AppNexus and was a top contributor to The Levo League, an online platform for advancing young professional women. Kirsten also worked as a web content and marketing campaign writer for Hanover College in Hanover, IN.

Kirsten'searly career includes roles at Bridgewater Associates, where they held the position of Communications Manager from 2010 to 2012. Kirsten played a crucial role in improving the quality of research content delivered to clients and served as the publisher of Bridgewater's flagship research piece, the Daily Observations. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations & Communications Coordinator at Bridgewater, where they were responsible for essential operations within the research department and collaborated with the Client Service Department to manage client requests.

Overall, Kirsten Ford has gained valuable experience in strategy, copywriting, communications, and content creation throughout their professional journey.

Kirsten Ford attended Dartmouth College from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Kirsten'sfield of study consisted of Government, as well as French Language & Literature. Following that, they pursued a Master of Science degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2008 to 2009. Kirsten'sspecialization during this time was in Gender, Development & Globalisation.

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  • Associate Director Of Strategy

    March, 2023 - present

  • Creative Strategist

    February, 2022

  • Sr Copywriter

    September, 2019