Kelly Gardiner

A visionary marketing executive with over 15 years of experience, she stands at the forefront of brand innovation and strategic communications. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Care+Wear, she orchestrates a dynamic team that's revolutionizing the healthwear industry through cutting-edge marketing, communications, and brand strategy initiatives.

Her impressive journey includes transformative leadership roles at prominent healthcare and wellness companies. At Thirty Madison, she spearheaded groundbreaking rebrands for both the parent company and Nurx, a pioneering force in women's health. As SVP and Head of Marketing at Tempest, she built and led a high-impact team that helped millions reimagine their relationship with alcohol through innovative peer recovery solutions.

Her expertise in creating compelling brand narratives has benefited industry giants including DIRECTV, Accenture, Cigna, Microsoft, and adidas. Beyond her corporate achievements, she maintains a passionate commitment to fostering growth in the startup ecosystem, serving as an advisor to emerging companies like Boulder Care, RMH Compass, and Habitual.

Demonstrating her dedication to community empowerment, she actively contributes to the Junior League Montclair-Newark, where she helps drive advocacy efforts and programs that create lasting positive change. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to develop insight-driven brands that not only achieve business objectives but forge meaningful connections with consumers.