Kristen Boyne Popelmayer

Kristen Boyne Popelmayer has a diverse work experience across various industries. Kristen is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the United Way of Greater Cleveland since June 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Interim Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy at the same organization from October 2022 to June 2023. Kristen also served as the Director, Brand Experience from September 2021 to October 2022.

Before joining the United Way, Kristen took a family leave and worked in the Popelmayer Household as the Co-founder and Chief Child Development Officer from August 2020 to September 2021.

Kristen's previous experience includes working at The J.M. Smucker Company as an Assistant Brand Manager for Dunkin' Coffee from February 2019 to July 2020. Kristen was responsible for supporting the business development of the Dunkin' at home retail brand and leading the implementation of rebranding retail packaging.

Kristen also worked at The MetroHealth System in various roles from 2008 to 2019. Kristen started as a Development Communications Specialist in February 2008 and progressed to become a Manager, Development Communications from March 2009 to November 2012. Kristen then transitioned to Manager, Marketing Support from June 2012 to December 2013. Lastly, they held the position of Manager, Brand Strategy and Advertising from December 2013 to February 2019. In these roles, Kristen was responsible for managing and supporting advertising initiatives, developing marketing collateral, and overseeing brand strategy and image.

Prior to their role at The MetroHealth System, Kristen worked as a Communications Specialist at University Hospitals from June 2005 to February 2008. Kristen coordinated internal communications, executive communications, and service-line marketing, and implemented communication strategies for system-wide initiatives.

Overall, Kristen Boyne Popelmayer has a strong background in marketing, communications, and brand strategy across various organizations.

Kristen Boyne Popelmayer pursued their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communications, English Writing, and Spanish from Walsh University in the period from 2001 to 2005. Subsequently, they pursued a Master of Nonprofit Organizations degree from Case Western Reserve University, graduating from there in the years between 2006 and 2010.