Marketing Strategist

Tess Donovan

Marketing Strategist Tess Donovan has pretty much done it all—server, pool attendant, dock hand—you name the summer job, she’s probably worked it. That wide-ranging experience shows up in how she approaches marketing: adaptable, hands-on, and ready to figure things out in real time. She also spent time at Chylinski Media diving into content planning and creation, adding a creative layer to her already practical skill set.

Tess has a healthy respect for how quickly things can change. “It’s wild how fast everything flies by, and how often it catches you off guard,” she says. That unpredictability doesn’t throw her off, it’s what keeps things interesting. She leans into challenges, trusts her instincts, and isn’t afraid to think for herself. And yes, she’s fueled year-round by iced coffee, even when it makes absolutely no seasonal sense.

Her sense of adventure extends well beyond the workplace. While studying abroad in Florence, Tess fully embraced the experience; hiking through Cinque Terre, exploring new places, and, ironically, eating her way through Italy (just…not pizza). It’s that willingness to jump into new environments and make the most of them that defines both her personal and professional outlook.

Fun fact: Tess hates pizza. Not dislikes. Hates. Even after living in Italy.