Megan Powers
About Megan Powers
Megan Powers is the Director of Brand Strategy at Apeel Sciences, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in strategic planning and brand management, she has held various roles at notable companies including BBDO, TBWA, and Saatchi & Saatchi X.
Current Role at Apeel Sciences
Megan Powers serves as the Director of Brand Strategy at Apeel Sciences, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing brand strategies that align with the company's mission to reduce food waste and promote sustainability. Her work is based in Santa Barbara, California, where she contributes to the company's growth and visibility in the market.
Previous Experience in Brand Strategy
Prior to her current role, Megan held various positions that contributed to her expertise in brand strategy. She worked as a Senior Account Planner at BBDO for three months in 2014, and as a Senior Strategic Planner at TBWA\, Media Arts Lab from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Strategy Director at Phenomenon from 2018 to 2019, where she further honed her strategic skills in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Educational Background
Megan Powers earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Masters of Mass Communication with a focus on Creative Brand Management from VCU Brandcenter, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011.
Internship Experience
Megan has a diverse background that includes several internships early in her career. She worked as a Marketing and Sales Intern at EarthSearch Communications International in 2007 and as a Marketing & Promotions Intern at Allied Integrated Marketing in 2008. Additionally, she gained experience as a Digital Strategy Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi X in 2010, which contributed to her foundational knowledge in marketing and brand strategy.
Professional Philosophy
Megan emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to achieve exceptional work. She advocates for challenging conventional thinking and believes in the power of asking additional questions to uncover the best solutions. Her approach reflects a commitment to innovation and standing up for personal beliefs with conviction.