Bethany Thornton

Bethany Thornton currently serves as the Director of Creative Operations at Workiva, a position held since May 2024, after working as a Design & Creative Operations Consultant. Previously, Bethany held key roles at Atlassian, including Senior Operations & Production Manager for the Global Creative Studio, where responsibility included shaping the vision for creative operations. Earlier career experiences include positions at BlackRock as a Visual Designer & Creative Operations Liaison, Creative Director at Greathouse, and freelance work in visual design and photography. Bethany founded Dulcet Raiments, focusing on handmade jewelry and children’s products, and consulted for the Minority Business Development Agency. Bethany holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.