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Ava McDonald

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Marketing Associate at CAVU Consumer Partners
📍 New York, New York, United States

Ava McDonald is a Marketing Associate at CAVU Consumer Partners and a Georgetown University graduate. An exited entrepreneur, she founded Zfluence, a Gen Z influencer marketing firm, in high school and sold it to Her Campus Media in 2023. She is a recognized expert in marketing to Gen Z.

Outside of work, Ava has demonstrated strong leadership and a passion for consumer brands as the former president of the Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association. In this role, she hosted events with CEOs and presidents from luxury brands like Bentley Motors, GIVENCHY, and Fendi, connecting students with industry leaders.

Unique fact: Ava was the youngest person ever named to Ad Ages prestigious "40 Under 40" list of global marketing trailblazers, receiving the honor at just 19 years old.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Marketing Associate
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Gen Z Marketing
Founded Zfluence, an agency focused on authentic marketing to Gen Z, and is a recognized speaker on the topic, having been featured in Forbes and WIRED.
Authentic Influence
Created Zfluence to combat inauthentic "pay-to-say" social media practices, building a platform based on genuine brand affinity rather than cash payments.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Marketing Associate
CAVU Consumer Partners
5-2023 - 5-2024
President
Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association
5-2022 - 4-2023
Vice President, PR
Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association
9-2020 - 4-2022
PR Committee Member
Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association
3-2019 - 12-2023
Founder and CEO
Zfluence
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Education
8-2020 - 5-2024
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Georgetown University
1-2023 - 5-2023
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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
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