Ingrid Wells

Ingrid Wells has extensive work experience in corporate alliances and brand partnerships. Ingrid is currently serving as the Senior Director of Corporate Alliances at USO since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior Director of Brand Partnerships at United Way Worldwide from June 2020 to January 2023. Ingrid also held the position of National Senior Director of Cause Marketing and Corporate Relations at the American Lung Association from April 2017 to June 2020.

Before joining these organizations, Ingrid worked as the Director of Cause Marketing at the Alzheimer's Association, National Office from March 2013 to April 2017. Ingrid was responsible for securing and managing strategic partnerships and cause marketing campaigns. In addition, they worked as a LinkedIn and Social Media Trainer at CareerPlace™ from January 2013 to December 2015.

Furthermore, Ingrid served as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at The Gateway for Cancer Research/Cancer Treatment Centers of America from October 2009 to August 2012. Ingrid led the strategic planning and execution of marketing and public relations efforts, including rebranding and event logistics. Prior to that, they were the President of Club de Bebe, Inc., an online maternity gift store, where they oversaw operations and handled marketing and procurement.

Ingrid also has experience in cause marketing, having worked as the Marketing Planning Manager and Cause Marketing Manager at Sears Holdings from September 2006 to April 2008. Ingrid led cause marketing for Kmart stores and broke a fundraising record with a campaign for March of Dimes.

Earlier in their career, Ingrid worked as an Associate Director of Marketing at JOINT COMMISSION RESOURCES, INC. from March 2005 to September 2006. Ingrid was responsible for marketing communications and brand positioning across various consulting services.

Overall, Ingrid Wells has a strong background in corporate alliances, brand partnerships, cause marketing, and marketing communications.

Ingrid Wells has an MBA in Marketing from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. Ingrid also has a BA in Advertising from Purdue University. Additionally, they have obtained additional certifications such as the Accelerated Development Program from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the Leadership Excellence and Advanced Development Program from Sears.