Creative

Intelligence

I’m a strategy director from Toronto, currently based in Madrid, Spain.

I’ve been kicking around this industry for the last 12 years, working on B2C, B2B, CPG, and every acronym or initialism in between. I love puzzles and problem solving, stupid jokes and gorgeous data. Whether partnered with a creative team or a board of executives, I always know how to make myself useful.

Giving a workshop presentation at Škoda headquarters in Prague.

Awards Highlights

2023

Applied Arts

  • Winner | Pro-Bono

    • Cannabis Amnesty

    • “Legalize Us”

One Show

  • Merit

    • Cannabis Amnesty

    • “Legalize Us”

2022

AToMic 

  • Silver 

    • World Wheelchair Rugby

    • "Here to Win"

D&AD 

  • Graphite Pencil | Brand Refresh

    • World Wheelchair Rugby

Marketing Awards

  • Gold | Design

    • WWR Brand Refresh

  • Silver | Design

    • Bentway ‘We All Speak Play’

Splashing on the beach in a site visit to Saudi Arabia.

2021

Marketing Awards 

  • Bronze | Logo

    • Plant Agricultural Systems

  • Merit | Brand identity

    • Plant Agricultural Systems

ADCC

  • Silver | Design Programme

    • Ontario Science Centre

  • Silver | Symbols & Logos

    • Toronto History Museums

  • Bronze | Rebrand

    • Public Mobile

Nice things people have said about working with me

“It’s difficult to fully capture the value and lessons Chelito has shared during our time together.

More than a manager, Chelito always made me feel like a trusted partner and a friend. She taught me invaluable lessons, particularly the importance of always asking why and making thoughtful, intentional choices. She is quick-thinking, intelligent, and never afraid to challenge assumptions in ways that push everyone to do better work. She is also a compelling presenter, a sharp problem solver, and someone who brings clarity and confidence to any room.

Working with Chelito has been a privilege, and I’m genuinely grateful for the impact she’s had on my growth. I hope our paths cross again, and any company would be lucky to have her on their team.”

— Carmen Rodriguez Lo, former direct report 

“Chelito is a brilliant strategist who cares deeply about getting to the best work possible. She is smart, fast, and creative, and having her on any team is a game changer. It was a pleasure working with her. “

— Peter Ignazi, previous Chief Creative Officer

“Genuinely one of the smartest and most thoughtful people I have worked with. Chelito is able to absorb huge amounts of information and synthesise them into something both useful and beautiful. You couldn’t ask for more from a strategist. But more than that, as a person she deeply cares about the people and the processes around her. She’s willing to put the time in to make it right. I genuinely can’t recommend her highly enough.”

— Morgan Holt, former CSO

“Chelito is a brand strategy mastermind. Working with her felt less like a client-agency relationship and more like being on the same team, rowing in the same direction. She has a brilliant strategic mind and really understands the overlap between business, brand, and company culture in a way that few people do. What impressed me most was watching her go head-to-head with rooms full of executives—challenging their thinking, actively listening, and maintaining total professionalism throughout.

She was also incredibly good at directing her internal team. When things went off-course or feedback wasn't landing, Chelito always understood what we needed and guided everyone back on track. She's extremely smart and collaborative, with an exceptional ability to read the room and distill what she's hearing. She could synthesize executive input alongside market landscape insights and lay out all the opportunities so clearly that decision-making became straightforward. And then she'd get everyone bought in and excited about the journey ahead. Chelito is a pleasure to work with and a true strategic partner.”

— Sarah Deel, former client at Contentsquare.

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