Stacey helps organizations turn brand connection into growth and impact. With over two decades of experience, she has shaped strategy and communications for Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven organizations across financial services, healthcare, automotive, consumer goods, tech and more.
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As founder of Strategy InKind, LLC, Stacey works at the intersection of cultural insight, human behavior and strategic clarity. She uncovers the human truths that drive brand positioning, messaging, stakeholder alignment and purpose-led storytelling, enabling brands to meet business goals and truly engage their audiences.
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With experience on both the agency and client sides, Stacey brings a rare dual perspective. She understands what creative teams need to create breakthrough work and what organizational leaders need to excel, bridging creative ambition with business realities.
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Today, Stacey partners with agencies and marketing leaders to combine purpose, empathy and strategic discipline. She also serves on the Board of Directors and as Communications Chair of Ruth Ellis Center, a Detroit-based nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Stacey empowers brands to move with confidence, clarity and heart.
Stacey Dunn
FOUNDER + CEO | she/her
Empathy First
Starting with empathy means we take the perspective of the community an organization is serving.
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We listen, observe and withhold judgment.
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We learn and acknowledge what the community is experiencing through thoughtful observations and conversations.
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We turn those learnings into powerful insights that drive strategic direction.
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This works best in collaboration with organizations, recognizing the unique talents of each individual contributor and creating an environment where the most impactful ideas can come to life.
