Cameron Hardesty

Cameron Hardesty has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Cameron is the CEO and Founder of Poppy, a nationwide wedding florist that provides convenient and high-quality floral arrangements. Cameron also served as the Head of Products at UrbanStems, where they implemented a successful product strategy and significantly increased revenue.

Prior to their entrepreneurial ventures, Cameron worked in the public sector, holding roles at the Executive Office of the President, specifically as the Deputy Associate Director for Public Affairs and the Director of Digital Strategy and Speechwriter at the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Cameron also volunteered as the Chief Floral Designer at The White House and worked as a Professional Volunteer for the Democratic National Committee.

Cameron's earlier experiences include working as an Account Executive at Edelman, an auxiliar de conversacion in Comunidad de Madrid, and in various roles at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and APCO Worldwide, where they gained skills in media relations, writing, and communication. Cameron also provided advisory services and served as an advisor and minority owner at Xefatura Consulting, a boutique leadership development company founded by their parents.

Cameron Hardesty attended Davidson College where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Prior to college, they completed their high school education at The Hockaday School. Additionally, they had some association with Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.