Harmony Faust
About Harmony Faust
Harmony Faust serves as the Vice President of Marketing at ITHAKA, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in B2B marketing, particularly in the SaaS and education sectors, she has previously held senior marketing roles at Cengage and has been recognized for her leadership and advocacy efforts in the library community.
Work at ITHAKA
Harmony Faust has served as the Vice President of Marketing at ITHAKA since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving marketing strategies that align with the organization's mission to advance learning and research. Her leadership emphasizes data-driven decision-making to enhance marketing effectiveness and expand market reach.
Previous Experience at Cengage
Before joining ITHAKA, Harmony Faust held multiple positions at Cengage from 2008 to 2021. She was the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Gale, where she led significant marketing transformations. Her tenure included roles such as Senior Marketing Director and Marketing Director, contributing to strategic marketing initiatives and brand development.
Education and Expertise
Harmony Faust earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Marketing from Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 2004. She later obtained a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from the same institution in 2011. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in B2B marketing, particularly in the SaaS and education sectors.
Achievements and Recognition
Harmony Faust has received notable recognition for her contributions to the marketing field. She was honored as a Crain’s 40 Under 40 by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2017 for her leadership and advocacy in library services. Additionally, she was recognized as a Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leader by Diversity MBA Magazine in 2020, highlighting her achievements in community and leadership.
Community Involvement and Initiatives
Harmony Faust is actively involved in community initiatives, serving as a board member of EveryLibrary, which supports library funding and access. She has championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Gale and led programs like Career Online High School, enabling over 4,000 adults to graduate through public libraries.