Daphne is a seasoned brand strategist and designer with deep expertise in lifestyle, food & beverage, and culture-focused campaigns. She led the original creative identity and brand marketing for Oakland Cocktail Week and brings 10+ years of experience building campaigns that spark buzz and drive community engagement.

Oakland native, a long-time bar industry leader and Oakland hospitality veteran, Susan has decades of experience managing bar programs, brand partnerships, and community collaborations. She developed Oakland Cocktail Week’s original programming and maintains deep ties with bars, distillers, and neighborhood business organizations.

With 20+ years in marketing and experiential production, I’ve led sponsorships and events for brands like Clorox, Hennessy, Volkswagen, Miri AI, and ESPN W. I oversee partnership strategy, sponsor pitch development, and high-impact event experiences.