I believe the best marketing doesn’t start with a product. It starts with people. That belief has shaped my path as a marketing professional and as a graduate student at the University of Tennessee, where I’ve spent the past year deepening my strategic foundation and sharpening my approach to brand storytelling.

My work spans brand strategy, digital marketing, audience engagement, and event activations, supporting high‑level athletic programs and major sports and entertainment organizations. I’m driven by the challenge of turning insights into strategy and strategy into stories that resonate. Whether I’m shaping a brand voice, developing a campaign, or building engagement from the ground up, I’m committed to creating experiences that feel meaningful, intentional, and rooted in real connection.

Outside of my professional world, you’ll usually find me on the tennis court, at Bible study, enjoying live music, cheering at a game, or attending a play or an opera. I’m drawn to experiences that bring people together, and that same spirit guides the work I create.

I’m always excited to learn, grow, and collaborate with people who value creativity, strategy, and heart.

With love,

Maya Grady