The Art of Building Brands and Communities

Morganne Stewart is a creative strategist, entrepreneur, and marketing leader with more than a decade of experience building brands, leading high-impact initiatives, and connecting business, creativity, and community. She is the founder of Morganne Stewart Creative, where she partners with brands, founders, and organizations on brand strategy, creative direction, marketing, and storytelling. Her work spans industries including higher education, media, healthcare, hospitality, and consumer brands. She is also currently developing the note, a creative concept centered around connection, storytelling, and curated experiences.Previously, Morganne served as Director of Marketing and Business Development and Director of Programming at the SMU Spears Institute, where she led entrepreneurship-focused programs, strategic partnerships, executive engagement initiatives, and large-scale events connectingstudents with influential leaders across Dallas and beyond. During her time at SMU, she played a key role in expanding the Institute’s visibility and strengthening its relationships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She earned her MBA from SMU in 2024.Morganne has also worked with brands and organizations including D Magazine, American Airlines, Lucchese Bootmaker, and CNN+, bringing a strong background in branding, experiential marketing, and creative leadership. She remains actively involved in the Dallas entrepreneurial community and is passionate about fostering innovation, meaningfulconnections, and the next generation of business leaders.