angela capeles, ph.d. candidate
Meet Our Founder & CEO
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Ángela is founder, educator, marketing strategist, leader, champagne-lover, and soon-to-be doctor in philosophy. She possesses 9+ years of international experience in strategy, marketing, and public relations. Ángela takes great pride in having led marketing initiatives for major brands such as The Pennsylvania Department of State, The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, The Mall of San Juan, International Hospitality Enterprises, Taubman Centers, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Sheetz, UGI, Saxton & Stump, Functional Movement Systems, Cape Privacy, and andculture.
Throughout her journey, Ángela has built B2C and B2B brands, developed digital strategy and cross-channel content marketing initiatives, created online/offline marketing campaigns and voter registration programs, and coordinated events in multiple industries ranging from entertainment, hospitality, and luxury brands, to nonprofits and government agencies. Ángela has also had the opportunity to create departments from the ground up and lead communications, marketing, and strategy teams. Ángela has helped various brands, big and small, global and local, find their true authentic expressions, translated to the world through strategy, branding, marketing, and PR.
Now running her own Creative Agency, she is a catalyst for change for modern brands. Her mission is to help ambitious brands unapologetically stand out and lead the way.
The Journey
BACKGROUND
B.A. Journalism, University of Puerto Rico
M.A. Communications, Penn State University
Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State University
What Makes Her The Expert
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
DEI Chair, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Board Member, The Latino Empowerment Project
Member, American Marketing Association (AMA)
Consultant, Harrisburg Young Professionals
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Pennsylvania State University
Simmons University
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- The Importance of Empathy-led Brands in Today’s World
- Inclusive Brands & Multicultural Marketing Initiatives
- Making the Business Case for Empathy-led Brands
- How to Create Your Personal or Professional Brand
- How to Create A Strong Brand Presence
- The Key to Building Authentic Brands
- How to Find Your Brand Voice
- Brand & Marketing Strategy
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