Stacey Ross Cohen, CEO and founder of Co-Communications, is a best-selling author (Brand Up series), TEDx speaker, and adjunct marketing professor at Fordham University, who earned her stripes on Madison Avenue and at major television networks. She excels at building brands, expertly positioning their narratives to succeed in fiercely competitive markets and has earned numerous accolades including recognition from Forbes Enterprise, City & State NY/Power100, PRSA Practitioner of the Year, and named Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Leader in Advertising, Marketing, and PR (2023) for her work in the field. Stacey holds a BS from Syracuse University, an MBA from Fordham University, and a Media, Entertainment, & Technology certificate from NYU Leonard Stern School of Business. An entrepreneur at heart, she started her first business when she was just 14 and is actively involved in an angel investors group.