CEO, Co-Communications I TEDx Speaker I Message Maestro I Best-selling Author

Stacey is an accomplished marketing professional who earned her stripes on Madison Avenue and at major television networks. She excels at taking brands to market, leveraging each client's unique voice to make an indelible impact. Stacey is the founder and CEO of Co-Communications, a full-service PR and marketing agency with offices in New York and Connecticut. Among her accolades, she has earned recognition from Forbes Enterprise, City & State NY/Power100, PRSA Practitioner of the Year, and named Crain's New York Business' Notable Leader in Advertising, Marketing, and PR (2023) for her work in the field.

A TEDx speaker and industry conference staple, Stacey is a contributor at Entrepreneur and Huffington Post. She holds a BS from Syracuse University, an MBA from Fordham University, and a Media, Entertainment, & Technology certificate from NYU Leonard Stern School of Business. She started her first business when she was just 14 years old and is a member of a prominent angel investor group. Her award-winning book BrandUp: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success is a game changer for teens to stand out, establish a positive narrative and online presence to open doors to desired colleges and job opportunities.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Uniquely You: Building a Winning Personal Brand.
Learn to craft a unique personal brand and use effective tools to convey your value and "Wow" factor
Get College-Ready: Win the Admissions Game.
Strategies, tools, and actionable tips to succeed in today’s college journey
Unleash Your Potential.
Master strategies to position yourself for career advancement and secure opportunities within your organization
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: How to Rise to the Top of Applicant’s Pile.
From acing interviews to goal setting and networking, stand out and get noticed
The Power of Effective Communications.
Enhance business communication skills and etiquette for career success
  • Luciane Serifovic

    Stacey is genuine, concise, clear and extremely knowledgeable. We couldn’t get enough of her lecture and can’t wait to learn from her again. She made us think BIG and gave us strategies on how to succeed moving forward.

    Luciane Serifovic
    Sales Manager, Douglas Elliman, NYC
  • Gail Kerner

    It is common knowledge that mothers and daughters often disagree on fashion trends, music and, of course, matters of the heart. However, my daughter, a recent college graduate, and I, a practicing attorney for some thirty years, have no disagreement regarding Stacey Cohen’s qualifications as a branding expert! Her insights on communications, PR and marketing resonate with both of us. We wholeheartedly agree that Stacey’s professional guidance is transformative and transcends generations.

    Gail Kerner
    (Cornell Alumni) Cornell Club presentation
  • Kathryn Minckler

    I have had the pleasure of having Stacey participate in two recent Luxury Marketing Council events and each time she was an insightful and dynamic speaker and panel participant. She has an uncanny ability to draw out key issues and interesting facts and then the best in the audience making for a great conversation.

    Kathryn Minckler
    Founder and Chairman of The Luxury Marketing Council of Connecticut/Hudson Valley.
  • Laura Wilson

    Stacey knows her stuff! Presenting to over 30 students, she captivated all with indispensable advice and tools to build their personal brand. Students entered the classroom naive but left inspired to position themselves for the future. Stacey guided them to cultivate their uniqueness, take inventory of their accomplishments, and deliver a clear message online/offline. My students now see a strategic plan's importance in setting themselves apart. In dynamic fashion, she made students aware that personal branding is a lifetime process that needs to begin now - in high school. High school students NEED Stacey Cohen's essential advice, and her course should be a requirement for all students.

    Laura Wilson
    CEO, WilsonPrep
  • Alex Garau

    Stacey Cohen presents leading-edge insight into today’s world of business. The seminar I attended on personal branding was extremely helpful and thought-provoking. Alongside offering practical advice, Stacey Cohen was also very attentive towards her audience and its questions. After the seminar, I had the chance to meet her in person and she took time to listen to my goals and offer specific advice geared towards becoming highly competitive in my industry.

    Alex Garau
    Real estate industry
  • Ellen Greenfield

    We were fortunate enough to have Stacey Ross Cohen speak to our Professional Women’s Forum about the importance of Personal Branding. Her engaging, informative and thought -provoking presentation included lots of actionable advice which generated great discussion.

    Ellen Greenfield
    Team Leader, Consumer Engagement, Henkel
  • Mireille St. Armand
    Your presentation was insightful, comprehensive, and well-received by our members. Providing the attendees with a complementary signed copy of your book made the meeting even more accessible. Your book is a reference guide for parents. It will be at their fingertips whenever it is needed. A copy is in the principal’s office as well for reference to the school staff.
    Mireille St. Armand
    President, Woodlands MHS PTSA
  • Dr. Patricia A. Hernandez
    Stacey’s insights on branding were nothing short of transformative. She masterfully blended deep industry knowledge with captivating storytelling. Her ability to engage the audience through interactive discussions and real-world examples truly set this session apart!
    Dr. Patricia A. Hernandez
    Assistant Program Director, Communication Program, Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
  • Brian Amkraut
    When Mercy University organized a digital inclusion event on our Bronx campus in 2023 we knew that including Stacey Cohen in the program as a panelist and session leader would provide invaluable insights and experiences for our high school participants. Stacey provided hands on instruction to help them understand the significance of their digital footprints and guidance in taking the first steps of building their personal brands.  We were so fortunate that Stacey brought her brand-building expertise to our program.
    Brian Amkraut
    PhD, Vice President. Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact, Mercy University
  • Nemiah Salomon

    I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your inspirational speech at the Greenwich Y Young Women’s InitiativeI workshop. Your insights on branding and communication were incredibly valuable, and your approach to networking was particularly impactful. I have already started following your advice and look forward to seeing how it influences my personal and professional growth.

    Nemiah Salomon
    Student at The Academy of Information Technology
  • Donald M. Levin

    “Stacey recently spoke before a group of owners of PR firms and was excellent — well prepared, engaging, insightful, articulate, and knowledgeable. The audience was rapt. Several attendees thanked her profusely after the event. I highly recommend her as a speaker before any audience. She is certainly invited back to PRSA!”

    Donald M. Levin
    Fellow, Board Advisor, Public Relations Society of America
  • Simone Quartey

    Stacey Cohen is a consummate professional who is warm and friendly and weaves her expertise in branding and communications into giving back to the broader community. She chose to partner with YWCA Greenwich on our Center of Equity & Justice's inaugural Young Women's Initiative. She was willing to give her time and offer mentorship to young women who wished to pursue careers in civic engagement. Stacey is both inspired and inspiring.

    Simone Quartey
    Director of the Center for Equity & Justice, YWCA Greenwich

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