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Chardia Garcia

Executive Director, Audience & Community Marketing at Forbes

Chardia Christophe-Garcia is an accomplished marketing and events professional currently serving as the Executive Director of Audience & Community Marketing at Forbes. In this role, she focuses on developing audience engagement strategies for various events, managing marketing efforts, and overseeing delegate recruitment for over 80 ForbesLIVE events, including notable gatherings like the Forbes Power Women's Summit and the Forbes Under 30 Summit.13

Professional Background

Chardia has over 15 years of experience in the publishing and media sectors. Before her tenure at Forbes, she held several significant positions:

  • Marketing Director at ForbesLIVE (January 2019 - October 2020)
  • Associate Director of Event Marketing at NewBay Media, where she managed marketing campaigns for numerous high-profile events.12
  • Marketing roles at American Express Publishing, focusing on loyalty marketing for various membership clubs.1

Education

Chardia holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Studies from The College of New Rochelle and a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Business from the State University of New York at Albany. Her upbringing in the Bronx by Guyanese parents has instilled in her a strong work ethic, which she attributes to her family's influence.1

Recognition

Her contributions to the events industry have been recognized through various accolades, including being named one of the 40 Leading Women in the Events Industry for 2024 and receiving honors such as Top 55 Event Experience Leaders of 2022 and 40 Under 40 by BizBash.134

Chardia's career reflects a commitment to excellence in event marketing and audience engagement, making her a prominent figure in her field.

Highlights

Jul 1 · linkedin

Calling All #EventMarketers, #AudienceProfs and #EventProfs at large across industries! I'm expanding my team and looking for two Audience Coordinators to join us in bringing the pages of TIME to life through unforgettable experiences.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Marketing background and strong customer service skills
  • Comfortable with reporting and managing data in Excel/Google Sheets
  • Exposure to the events and/or media space a plus!

If this sounds like you, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. We're looking to move fast so apply today!

Serious Inquiries Only - Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eXvmAhyJ #eventprofessionals #audiencedevelopment #eventmarketing #TIME #Publishing #MediaProfs

Jun 4 · linkedin

📣 Big News: Today is launch day for the newly re-branded, QBA, a non-profit organization with a dedicated effort to empower The Bronx community. Our mission is to educate the youth and young adults by uplifting the neighborhood through sports, financial literacy, and sustainable community impact.

Huge shoutout to my hubby, Michael Garcia, Founder and President of the QBA, for his commitment to #theculture and for his unwavering support to building a better future for the next generation. I'm so proud to be on this journey with you and excited to see where we take this! #DoitforTheBronx #QBACares #TheBronx #EstablishedinTheBronx #BronxStandUp #BronxBaby

🖥 Visit us online: www.qbacares.com 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/e-8vBqHD 💰 Donate to the cause: (scroll down) www.qbacares.com

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New York, New York, United States