Stacey Sutton
About Stacey Sutton
Stacey Sutton is a Senior Associate at the Inta Foundation, where she collaborates with the Brands for a Better Society Committee and the Pro Bono Subcommittee. She has extensive experience in pro bono services, having previously worked at the International Trademark Association in various roles over several years.
Current Role at INTA Foundation
Stacey Sutton serves as a Senior Associate at the INTA Foundation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works closely with the Brands for a Better Society Committee and the Pro Bono Subcommittee. Her responsibilities include coordinating programming through committee work, website management, and social media platforms to enhance awareness of INTA's pro bono resources. She also tracks and reports on metrics related to the pro bono clearinghouse, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies for INTA's pro bono services.
Previous Experience at INTA
Prior to her current role, Stacey Sutton held several positions at the International Trademark Association (INTA). From 2015 to 2020, she worked as an Associate in Member Acquisition. Before that, she served as a Senior Member Services Representative from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she was an Associate in the Membership - Pro Bono Program for one year from 2020 to 2021. Throughout her tenure at INTA, she expanded the pro bono clearinghouse to include both intellectual property and non-intellectual property organizations.
Educational Background
Stacey Sutton studied Psychology at Norfolk State University from 1992 to 1994, where she completed two years of coursework. She later achieved an Associate's Degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in member services and pro bono programming at INTA.
Career Before INTA
Before joining the International Trademark Association, Stacey Sutton worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She was a Telemarketing Manager at Bookspan from 1998 to 2003. Following that, she worked at Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. as a Customer Service representative from 2003 to 2007. These positions helped her build skills in communication and customer relations.
Pro Bono Initiatives and Contributions
Stacey Sutton is actively involved in organizing virtual pro bono programs focused on European Union trademarks. She contributes to the development of programming that informs new audiences about the pro bono clearinghouse. As a committee liaison for the INTA Pro Bono Committee, she plays a significant role in enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of pro bono services within the organization.