Michanda Young
About Michanda Young
Michanda Young is a Program Manager for Media Partnerships and Strategic Communities at Meta, with a diverse background in project management and brand marketing across various industries. She holds a BA in Public Relations and Journalism from Temple University and a Master of Arts in Luxury and Fashion Management from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Work at Brainrider
Michanda Young serves as the Program Manager for Media Partnerships and Strategic Communities at Meta within Brainrider. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and management of strategic media partnerships. Her role involves overseeing various projects and initiatives that align with Meta's community engagement goals.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Michanda Young accumulated diverse experience in project management and brand marketing. She worked at AVSD as a Project Manager for four months in 2020, and at Early Spring for five months in 2020. Additionally, she held positions at sparks & honey and Halston, where she was involved in project management and brand marketing, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Michanda Young earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Journalism from Temple University, studying from 2001 to 2005. She later obtained a Master of Arts in Luxury and Fashion Management from the Savannah College of Art and Design, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in media partnerships and strategic community management.
Career in Fashion and Retail
Before transitioning into program management, Michanda Young worked in the fashion and retail sectors. She served as a Retail Visuals Manager at Paul Smith for two years, focusing on projects, merchandising, and events. Additionally, she worked as an Online Personal Stylist and Fashion Editor at Snap+Style Business, Inc. for two years, enhancing her skills in fashion marketing and consumer engagement.
Project Management Roles
Throughout her career, Michanda Young has held multiple project management roles across various industries. She worked as a Project Manager at The Body: A Home for Love for two years and at sparks & honey for one year. These positions involved coordinating projects and managing partnerships, showcasing her ability to drive initiatives to completion.