Andrea Stanford is a seasoned executive and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience. Stanford has a proven track record of launching, leading, and growing lifestyle brands within diverse environments, from large corporations to startups. Stanford is skilled in strategic vision, growth-strategy planning, creative merchandising, content creation, partnership development, and talent cultivation. Stanford specializes in digital-native brands and has an impressive track record in growing online marketplaces and cultivating a maker/seller community. Stanford has deep connections with executives, innovators, tastemakers, and influencers in design, travel, wellness, entertainment, and tech circles. Stanford holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BS in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Stanford previously held executive roles at Society6, EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH), One Kings Lane, Zappos, and The Walt Disney Company. Stanford also founded C California Style magazine.