Courtney Grapski
About Courtney Grapski
Courtney Grapski is the Senior Director of In-House Creative Studios at Fannie Mae, with over 18 years of experience in studio and brand management.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Courtney Grapski holds the position of Senior Director at Fannie Mae's In-House Creative Studios. In this role, Courtney leads a team that specializes in end-to-end campaign development, design, motion and animation, video production, creative writing, and strategic brand storytelling. This involves working under tight timelines and managing various aspects of the creative process, utilizing expertise that spans over 18 years in studio management, brand management, advertising, corporate communications, and production.
Career at Fannie Mae
Courtney Grapski has been with Fannie Mae since 2018. Starting as the Director of In-House Creative Studios, Courtney served in this capacity until 2021, when promoted to the current position of Senior Director. In these roles, Courtney has been responsible for a wide range of creative and strategic functions, leveraging deep experience in managing large-scale projects and teams. The work at Fannie Mae has included a focus on innovative and strategic brand storytelling.
Positions at Hilton
Before joining Fannie Mae, Courtney Grapski worked at Hilton in several roles over an eight-year period. These roles included Director and Senior Manager positions within the Hilton Creative Studio and the F&B Strategy & Innovation for full-service and luxury brands. Throughout this time, Courtney developed significant expertise in brand management, corporate communications, and creative direction. These roles spanned from 2010 to 2018 and were primarily based in McLean, VA.
Early Career
Courtney Grapski's early career included positions at HZDG as an Account Executive and The History Factory as a Project Manager. Additionally, Courtney worked at Freddie Mac as an Associate Account Executive. This foundational experience, spanning from 2004 to 2010, provided a diverse background in project management and client relations. These roles helped to build a comprehensive skill set in advertising, corporate communications, and production on both the client and agency sides.
Educational Background
Courtney Grapski studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where Courtney attended the School of Journalism & Mass Communications and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. This academic background laid the groundwork for a successful career in various creative and strategic roles. The education received at the University of Colorado Boulder has been instrumental in shaping career achievements and expertise in journalism, mass communications, and strategic brand storytelling.