Dasha Akelin

Dasha Akelin is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand strategy and client management. Currently serving as Manager, Brands at Wasserman since September 2023, Dasha focuses on developing brand strategies for major clients like AT&T and executing events targeting LGBTQ+ Millennials and Gen Z. Previously, as Account Manager at Contend, Dasha contributed to the brand strategy for Microsoft’s “Changemakers.” Dasha’s background includes roles at MKTG, where Dasha assisted in a brand shift for Diageo, and UM Worldwide, where campaign management and client relations were key responsibilities. Dasha's foundational experiences include positions as Production Assistant at Milk and various event roles, supported by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from Pace University.