Jacqueline Hogue

Jacqueline (Stone) Hogue has a diverse and extensive work experience in corporate communications and executive communications. Jacqueline has held positions in various companies, including Appfire, Mend, GitLab Inc., Citrix, UnitedHealth Group, Hitachi, Sapient, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, ASPIREdesign, and Macy's.

At Appfire, they are currently serving as the VP of Corporate Communications since September 2022. Prior to that, at Mend from December 2021 to September 2022, Jacqueline was the Director of Corporate Communications, responsible for establishing and leading the company's first corporate communications function.

Before Mend, they were the Head of Executive Communications at GitLab Inc. from April 2020 to December 2021. In this role, they helped the company prepare for its IPO by refining the company story and messaging.

Jacqueline also worked as a Business Partner, Executive Communications at Citrix from August 2019 to February 2020, where they positioned the Chief HR Officer as a thought leader in Employee Experience (EX) through various communication channels.

Jacqueline has also served as the Director of Executive Speechwriting and Executive Communications at UnitedHealth Group from September 2017 to July 2018 and as a Senior Manager of Executive Communications at Hitachi from August 2015 to August 2017.

At Sapient, they held the position of Manager, Executive and Internal Communications from April 2012 to August 2015, and at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, they worked as an Analyst of Executive and Internal Communications from April 2011 to April 2012.

Prior to these roles, Jacqueline worked as a Consultant of Communications at ASPIREdesign from May 2005 to January 2010, where they counseled small business owners in developing their brand presence online.

Jacqueline also has experience as a Project Manager of Communications at Macy's from January 2007 to April 2009.

Overall, Jacqueline (Stone) Hogue has a strong background in corporate communications, executive communications, and strategic communication advisory roles, with a focus on positioning leaders as thought leaders and driving brand awareness.

Jacqueline (Stone) Hogue holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Public Relations and Rhetorical Advocacy from Purdue University.