Carly is an award-winning content strategist and writer with more than two decades of experience across editorial, agency and brand management. She specializes in developing high-impact narratives, executive thought leadership, custom content and marketing strategies across multiple industries that align with business objectives and resonate with target audiences.
Her work is grounded in a service-oriented approach to content development, ensuring that creative execution not only meets but exceeds client goals. Carly’s foundation in journalism as a former editor for trade and consumer media informs a deep understanding of how media operates — what drives coverage, how stories are shaped and where brands can credibly insert themselves into broader conversations. She has translated this expertise into strategic communications programs for B2B/B2C/CPG clients across a wide variety of industries including financial services, fintech, technology, travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and the built environment, helping organizations elevate their voice and secure meaningful visibility.
In addition to her work in PR and content strategy, Carly is an author and writer whose work has been featured in publications including GQ, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, CNN Travel, Wine Enthusiast and Fodor’s Travel. An expert on food, wine, and travel, she has been featured in Travel + Leisure, New York Magazine, and Travel Channel, and has spoken at Baruch College, Hall of Flowers, and Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Conference. She has served as an editor, columnist and contributor, bringing a strong sense of voice, structure and audience engagement to every project.
Carly graduated from the University of Illinois’s Journalism program with a minor in Art History. In 2018, she received a James Beard Foundation nomination for her work on CNN’s “Family Table” series. She lives in New York City where she mentors emerging writers at 826 NYC, teaches Pilates sometimes, and still gets lost on purpose.