Shawn Brain, MBA

Shawn Brain joined the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School as an adjunct instructor in 2021. She is an experienced strategic and creative marketing leader focused on brand strategy, communications and integrated marketing.

Shawn led marketing strategy and communications for global Fortune 500 brands including Marriott International’s Global Content Studio, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Nestle Purina PetCare Company. In 2021, she co-founded brand and marketing consultancy, Story + Strategy. Shawn received her MBA with a major in Marketing from The George Washington University.

Education

• MBA, The George Washington University School of Business
• BBA, Marketing, The College of William & Mary

Teaching

Current

• Business Communication

Honors and distinctions

• Beta Gamma Sigma, International Business Honor Society

Impact and engagement

Business

• Owner of brand and marketing consultancy, Story + Strategy