Courtney M. Cola is a native New Orleanian, an undergraduate alumna of the Howard University School of Business (undergrad) and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business (MBA). She began her career in advertising and has since cultivated a journey as a Brand Strategist across telecommunications, startup, small business, non-profit, and CPG industries, including brands like Urban League, BET, Cheetos, Doritos, and Luzianne Tea. She believes in turning her passion for consumer and cultural trends into relevant, engaging brand experiences and communication strategies. Now, Courtney is now the Associate Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at Bragg Live Foods, where she leads the creative communications and marketing strategy team for the Bragg portfolio. A community advocate, she enjoys spending her spare time supporting small businesses & entrepreneurs, visiting food festivals across the country, and giving back time to create awareness of great causes.