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CARENA STEWART

Purpose-driven marketing and communications that inspire action

I’m a marketing and communication strategist whose heart beats for wildlife, the environment, and the people who do the work to protect them.

With a background in corporate communications and marketing, I bring experience across content development, internal communications, event planning, and strategic messaging helping translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

I approach my work with authenticity, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset—valuing strong relationships, thoughtful communication, and continuous learning.

WHAT I DO

Nonprofits are doing incredible work—but often without the time or resources to fully invest in telling their story. Marketing and communications teams are frequently understaffed, underfunded, or stretched across too many priorities.

I partner with organizations to fill that gap—offering flexible, strategic support when and where it’s needed. Whether you’re launching a campaign, refining your messaging, or just need an extra set of hands, I bring a fresh perspective and thoughtful storytelling approach to help your work reach further.

Marketing Strategy

Strong marketing and communications require structure and consistency. I support organizations with strategic messaging, internal alignment, and engagement tracking.

Event Marketing

Have an event coming up and want to reach the right audience? I support organizations with event messaging, promotion, and post-event engagement and content.

Survey Design

Insight strengthens impact. I design and analyze stakeholder surveys to help organizations understand their audiences and make informed, strategic decisions.

Content Development

Clear, consistent content builds trust. I help environmental organizations translate complex ideas into accessible, mission-aligned messaging across platforms.

WHY I CARE

My connection to sustainability started

long before my career did.

I grew up in Arizona riding horses and hiking desert trails—spending most of my time outdoors. Those early experiences shaped how I see the environment: resilient, beautiful, and worth protecting. Visiting Pennsylvania every summer and learning about its forests and wildlife expanded that perspective and deepened my curiosity about ecosystems and regional impact.

Even in third grade, I was creating Earth Day posters about eco-friendly habits (and proudly winning the competition). What started as childhood interest became something much more intentional over time.

As a professional, I’ve pursued formal sustainability coursework, collaborated on ESG communications, and founded and led an environmental sustainability employee resource group within a global company. I’ve helped educate teams, support environmental initiatives, and communicate impact clearly and responsibly.

I believe environmental work deserves thoughtful communication—messaging that is honest, strategic, and grounded in real impact.

Supporting mission-driven organizations isn’t just professional for me. It’s personal.

TESTIMONIALS

"Carena was wonderful to work with! She was professional, organized, and very timely. She really listened to us, used her creativity to help us refine our deliverables, and gave us an excellent finished product. Would love to work with her again and cannot recommend her enough!"

Allison Bolshagettigan

Director of Programs | EB Research Partnership

PROJECTS

Ogallala Land and Water Conservancy

The Ogallala Land and Water Conservancy partnered with me to strengthen its digital presence and expand engagement around groundwater conservation in Eastern New Mexico. While gaining traction through conferences, the organization needed a clearer online strategy to grow visibility, build trust with landowners, and better communicate its impact and mission.

Working deliverables:

Three consulting-style presentations with recommendations
- Marketing guidelines for a growing nonprofit
- Webinar concepts and promotion plan
- Social media strategy and plan
Content calendar strategy
Webinar campaign scripts
Canva social media templates

Westchester Del Rey Little League

The Westchester Del Rey Little League partnered with me to strengthen its brand visibility and create a more consistent, strategic approach to marketing and communications. While the league had a strong community presence and high participation driven by word-of-mouth, it needed a cohesive strategy to improve registration timing, streamline messaging, and enhance engagement across digital channels.