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Kristi VandenBosch
Senior Marketing Executive
Kristi VandenBosch is the President of OLIVER Agency in the U.S., a position she has held since 2019. Under her leadership, OLIVER specializes in creating and managing in-house agencies, providing clients with tailored strategic, creative, and production solutions that enhance efficiency and speed in marketing operations. OLIVER Agency's unique approach allows brands to achieve better outcomes by integrating their teams closely with client partners.12
Professional Background
Kristi has extensive experience in the marketing and advertising sectors, having held several senior roles prior to her current position:
- Senior Vice President, Global Head of Digital Center of Excellence at Revlon (2018-2019)
- Chief Digital Officer at Accenture Song (2012-2018), where she oversaw digital practices across multiple offices.
- CEO of Publicis & Hal Riney (2009-2012) and President of TEQUILA North America at TBWA\Chiat\Day (2002-2009), among other significant roles in leading agencies.13
Education
Kristi VandenBosch is an alumna of DePaul University, where she likely developed foundational skills that have contributed to her successful career in marketing and advertising.1
Skills and Expertise
She is recognized for her high emotional intelligence and dynamic leadership style, which have been pivotal in building effective teams and driving innovation within the organizations she has led. Her career reflects a blend of both creative and business acumen, making her a versatile leader in the industry.12
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When you write more political content, you see more political content – from both sides.
So I've seen a few comments along the lines of "she doesn't have a plan." I mean, you could google what her platform is – because of course there's a platform – but allow me to top-line her specific proposals:
Kamala Harris on Domestic issues from A-Z
Abortion Harris supports national protections for abortion, which were reversed after Roe v. Wade (1973) was overturned.
Cannabis Harris supports full federal cannabis legalization, and removing it entirely from the Controlled Substances Act.
Civil Rights Harris supports efforts to improve racial justice. Harris has supported demilitarizing police departments, and has pushed back against calls to defund the police. Harris has has stated her support to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Rights Voting Rights Advancement Act if elected.
Climate Change and Energy Harris helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in addressing climate change and clean energy in US history, putting the US on track to meet emissions reduction targets by 2030. Harris's campaign has stated that she does not support a ban on fracking.
Economy Harris's proposals include plans to eliminate medical debts, a ban on price gouging for groceries and food, a cap on prescription drug costs, and a $25,000 subsidy for first-time homebuyers. Harris plans to eliminate taxes on tips and create a $6,000 child tax credit for the first year of a child's life. Harris has promised to raise the minimum wage, ban hidden fees and late charges from financial institutions, and limit "unfair" rent increases. Harris has opposed Trump's proposed 20% tax on imports. Harris has proposed raising taxes on corporations and high-earners to fund services for the lower and middle classes and reduce the deficit. Harris has also proposed tax breaks to companies delivering economic benefit, such as manufacturing technologies to fight global warming and building affordable housing. Harris has spoken in support of the middle class and labor unions. Harris has also announced support for restoring the corporate tax rate to 28% among several other tax proposals to raise taxes and close loopholes for corporations and the wealthy that would bring in $5 trillion in additional revenue over 10 years.
Gun safety Harris has expressed support for red flag laws, universal background checks, and a prohibition of the sale of assault weapons to civilians.
Healthcare Harris has supported efforts to strengthen coverage under the Affordable Care Act, including setting caps on seniors' out-of-pocket prescription drug prices at $2,000 and limiting the cost of insulin for those on Medicare to $35 enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Housing Harris has proposed directing $40 billion to construction companies to build starter homes. Harris has promised $25,000 in down-payment assistance to first time home buyers.
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A quote from Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s playbook for an incoming Republican administration: “Government should stop trying to substitute its own preferences for those of the people. And the next conservative President should champion the dynamic genius of free enterprise against the grim miseries of elite-directed socialism.” Let’s do definitions today! Words have meaning – so let’s dig into the terms, rather than the intent. (As though “grim miseries” and “elite-directed” weren’t carrying a lot of water in that sentence.) What exactly is Socialism? Let’s begin with what it is not. Socialism is not Communism, despite those terms being used interchangeably quite a lot these days. Both doctrines emerged in response to the extreme economic and social changes caused by the Industrial Revolution of the mid 1700s-1800s, particularly the concentration of economic power, struggles of the working class, and the widening chasm between rich and poor. Under Communism, private property ceases to exist. All property is communally owned, and each person receives a portion based on what they need. A strong central government — “the state” — controls all aspects of economic production, and provides citizens with their basic necessities, including food, housing, medical care, and education.
In contrast, under Socialism, individuals can still own property. But industrial production – the chief means of generating wealth – is owned communally, and managed by a democratically-elected government.
So, I think we can safely agree we are not living under Socialism.
In reality, a true communist state has never existed in the world. Countries are classified as communist when the central government controls nearly all aspects of the economic and political system. But none of them have achieved the elimination of personal property, money, or class systems that the communist ideology specifically requires.
Likewise, no country in history has achieved a state of pure socialism. Even countries that are largely considered to be socialist states, like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, have successful capitalist sectors. These so-called “social democracies” achieve social reforms and redistribution of wealth through democratic processes, alongside a free-market economy.
In the United States, socialism was largely unsuccessful as a political movement. (Bonus fact: it achieved its peak in 1912, when Socialist Party presidential candidate Eugene Debs won 6 percent of the popular vote.) But at the same time, US programs once considered “socialist,” such as Medicare and Social Security, have been firmly integrated into American life.
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Mesh offers many advantages over other personal CRMs. Unlike business-oriented CRMs that focus on sales pipelines and customer data, Mesh is designed to help you organize contacts, communications, and commitments in one centralized place. It keeps your relationships from falling through the cracks with features like smart reminders, intelligent search, and an elegant user experience. Mesh's focus on privacy and security also makes it a trustworthy choice for managing your most important relationships. Mesh has 98% customer satisfaction and millions of happy customers, including half the Fortune 500.
Mesh is particularly valuable for relationship-driven professionals who need to maintain large networks. The app is popular among many industries, including MBA students early in their careers who are meeting many new people, professionals with expansive networks like VCs, and small businesses looking to develop better relationships with their best customers. Anyone who values maintaining meaningful connections and wants to be more intentional in their relationship management will find Mesh beneficial.
Mesh offers competitive pricing in the personal CRM market. Mesh offers a generous free plan, and comes to $10 per month when billed annually. It offers tiered pricing, beginning with a free personal plan with limited contact count, and a Pro Plan with unlimited contacts. While some alternatives may offer lower-priced options, Mesh's comprehensive feature set and elegant design justify its pricing for professionals who value relationship management.
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