THE TEAM
CATHY HERD
Cathy Herd brings nearly 20 years of experience in branding, marketing, public relations and specialized communication. An exemplary track record in project management with an emphasis in branding, she has worked for companies in the nonprofit and profit sectors in the fields of medicine, health, entertainment and education.
A successful on-camera actress, Cathy was a member of Screen Actors Guild for more than a decade in Los Angeles, with leads in over 40 national television commercials for mega-brands like Toyota, Honda, 7/11 and Maytag. She guest-starred in television series such as 24, Without a Trace and CSI and as a lead host for the industrial and infomercial market.
With decades of experience volunteering for the nonprofit sector, Cathy has led digital marketing and public relations campaigns, executed various public events and held the roles of Director of Partner Development and Director of Operations. She has certificates in Marketing Strategy and Digital Marketing from Cornell University and a BA in Communications from the University of Iowa.
STACEY KOLE
Stacey Kole has more than 15 years of experience in branding, marketing, copywriting, editing and public relations, working with educational institutions, nonprofits, and fashion, entertainment, health and beauty brands. She was managing editor of the national style magazine Savvy, and is currently a contributing editor and writer for the online editions of several publications.
With 25 years of production experience, Stacey has worked both in front of and behind the camera. A successful spokesperson and host, she spent six years as a university circuit speaker with the international organization Cru. She delivered her keynote address at Ivy League schools such as Yale and Princeton, along with major state universities across the nation and in Asia, Russia and the Netherlands.
A published author, Stacey holds an undergraduate degree in Communication/Journalism from Biola University, a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies, a Master's Degree in Education.