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Katie Klencheski

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Founder & CEO at SMAKK Studios
📍 New York, New York, United States

Katie Klencheski is the Founder and CEO of SMAKK, a creative agency dedicated to building brands in the beauty, wellness, and CPG sectors that are better for people and the planet. With a background including a BFA from Tufts University, she uses her expertise to drive meaningful change for values-led companies.

Deeply influenced by her father, a pioneer in the fitness industry, Katie is passionate about wellness and social impact. Before starting her career, she was an activist for environmental causes. She now enjoys collecting art by female artists and stays active with pilates, yoga, tennis, and figure skating.

Interesting fact: She participated in the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training with former Vice President Al Gore, which deepened her commitment to sustainability.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Sustainable Branding
Her agency's core mission is to help purpose-led brands create a positive impact, focusing on sustainability in beauty, wellness, and CPG industries.
CPG & Wellness
She has extensive experience launching and growing brands in the CPG and wellness space, recently leading Little Spoon's retail debut in Target.
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Career

Work history

1-2011
Founder & CEO
SMAKK Studios
1-2010 - 12-2010
Art Director
Katie Klencheski
5-2007 - 12-2009
Art Director
AgencySacks
6-2006 - 5-2007
Graphic Designer
Charlotte Moss New York
6-2004 - 5-2006
Graphic Designer
EE&K a Perkins Eastman company
In the press

Media appearances

An Agency Answers the Call with Katie Klencheski of SMAKK Studios. Featured in YouTube
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Wellness Reimagined: Katie Klencheski Of SMAKK On 5 Things .... Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)
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Education
2001 - 2004
BFA
Tufts University
2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
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