Stefany Cortés — Strategic Communications Consultant
Strategic Communications Consultant

Helping organizations communicate complexity with clarity.

Strategic Communications leader with 15+ years of experience helping global organizations communicate complex business priorities, strengthen executive visibility, and build trusted brands across energy, industrial infrastructure, higher education, and nonprofit sectors.

15+ years global experience  ·  Energy — Higher Education — Nonprofit — Digital Communications  ·  North & Latin America

Stefany Cortés speaking at A Night to Remember 2025, Houston
HOUSTON, TX

Trusted by executive leaders to simplify complex business priorities into communications that strengthen trust, reputation and engagement.

Corporate Experience

Fortune 500 and global organizations.

Vopak
Brenntag
CEMEX

Before launching my independent consulting practice, I spent more than 15 years leading communications across global organizations in the energy, industrial, and chemicals sectors, including Vopak, Brenntag, and CEMEX — translating complex technical topics and navigating complex stakeholder environments through executive leadership, crisis communications, reputation management, and strategic initiatives across North and Latin America.

Executive Communications Executive Leadership Corporate Reputation Crisis Communications Internal Communications Strategic Projects Cross-functional Initiatives
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Executive Snapshot

15+ years, global reach, measurable results.

15+ Years Global Communications
North & Latin America Regional Leadership
Fortune 500 Energy & Infrastructure
30,000+ Digital Community Built

Supported executive leadership across North and Latin America in highly regulated, reputation-sensitive industries.

Industries
Energy Industrial Infrastructure Chemicals Logistics Higher Education Nonprofit Faith-based Organizations Digital Education
Selected Results
University-wide rebrand
30,000+ community
Executive conferences
Multi-channel communication ecosystem
AI-enabled workflows
Cross-functional leadership
What Colleagues Say

"Impressed by her ability to translate complex technical and operational topics into clear, practical communications."

Diana Salguero · LyondellBasell

"She easily translates complex policies into clear, practical, and engaging communications."

Luis Trasfi · Marathon Petroleum

"It's rare that you come across standout talent like Stefany."

Karl H. Watson · Baker Construction Enterprises
Core Expertise

What I bring to complex organizations.

I specialize in helping organizations communicate complexity—aligning executive leaders, engaging stakeholders, and translating technical or business priorities into communications that build trust and drive action.

Executive Communications Corporate Reputation Executive Messaging Change Communications Crisis Communications Stakeholder Engagement Media Relations Thought Leadership Executive Presentations Corporate Storytelling
Featured Case Studies

Featured Client Engagements

Higher Education · Explicas CIU

Institutional Transformation & Rebranding

Challenge

Support a higher education institution through a comprehensive rebranding initiative while aligning executive leadership, Board members, faculty, admissions, alumni, and external partners around a unified institutional identity.

My Role

Served as Strategic Communications Advisor, leading communications strategy, executive messaging, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and coordination across internal teams and creative partners.

Outcome

Successfully launched a new institutional identity supported by aligned messaging, updated marketing assets, executive communications, and a scalable communications framework that strengthened brand consistency across channels.

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Digital Education · Finanzas en Pareja

Digital Education Platform

Challenge

Build a trusted bilingual education platform from the ground up to help engaged and married couples improve their financial well-being while creating a scalable digital communications ecosystem.

My Role

Founded and led the initiative, developing the brand strategy, communications plan, educational curriculum, website, SEO strategy, CRM automation, AI-enabled content workflows, webinars, email marketing, and social media strategy.

Outcome

Built an engaged community of more than 30,000 followers, launched a multi-channel digital communications ecosystem, and established a recognized educational platform serving Catholic parishes and communities.

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Conferences · Totus Tuus

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Challenge

Support executive-level conferences and fundraising events that required coordination among business leaders, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, government representatives, and community stakeholders.

My Role

Led communications planning, executive event coordination, stakeholder engagement, speaker support, and strategic messaging for leadership conferences and mission-driven fundraising initiatives.

Outcome

Successfully delivered executive events that strengthened stakeholder relationships, elevated organizational visibility, and brought together leaders from the energy, utilities, legal, nonprofit, and public sectors.

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Nonprofit · Spanish Night to Remember / Joy of Living / Paradisus Dei

Strategic Communications for Nonprofits

Challenge

Help mission-driven organizations strengthen donor engagement, community participation, and organizational visibility through strategic communications and high-impact events.

My Role

Advised nonprofit organizations on communications strategy, executive messaging, donor communications, fundraising support, event planning, and community engagement initiatives.

Outcome

Supported initiatives that strengthened organizational outreach, fostered community engagement, and enhanced relationships with donors, volunteers, and strategic partners.

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Speaking

Selected Speaking & Executive Engagements

Stefany Cortés speaking at Spanish Night to Remember 2025
MAY 7, 2025

Spanish Night to Remember

Hobby Center, Houston, TX — a production by Undebel Flamenco Co., co-hosted with Mavericks for Children's Rights, benefiting Red-M & The Houston 20.

Stefany Cortés speaking at the Totus Tuus Authentic Leadership Conference
HOUSTON, TX

Totus Tuus Authentic Leadership Conference

Hyatt Regency Houston West.

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HOUSTON, TX

Paradisus Dei

Speaking engagement, Houston, TX.

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DEL RIO, TX

AHIA

Ramada Hotel, Del Rio, Texas.

Stefany Cortés leading a Finanzas en Pareja workshop
HOUSTON, TX · MULTIPLE DATES

Finanzas en Pareja

Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Houston, TX — multiple dates and times.

AI & Digital Toolkit

The stack behind the strategy.

AI-enabled Capabilities
AI-enabled Communications Research Executive Presentations Content Development Workflow Automation Knowledge Management Prompt Engineering Editorial Review
Tools, by Category
AI
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Perplexity
  • Copilot
Communications
  • HubSpot
  • GoHighLevel
  • Google Analytics
Creative
  • Canva
  • Adobe
Automation
  • Zapier
  • GoHighLevel
Testimonials

What clients and collaborators say.

"I worked with Stefany on digital transformation initiatives and was impressed by her ability to translate complex technical and operational topics into clear, practical communications. She knows how to work with senior leaders, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to create messaging that supports alignment, adoption, and business priorities. I would highly recommend her for strategic communications, corporate communications, change communications, and marketing communications roles in complex business environments."

Diana Salguero Director, Digital Technology Business Interface, Commercial — LyondellBasell

"I worked with Stefany on key HR compliance projects, and I've seen firsthand how easily she translates complex policies into clear, practical, and engaging communications. She collaborates seamlessly across Legal and HR to keep messaging accurate and sensitive, helping employees quickly understand changes and expected actions. I highly recommend Stefany for any internal, strategic, or change communications role, especially in complex environments."

Luis Trasfi Chief Counsel — Marathon Petroleum

"I fully recommend her."

Josue Basave HR Director — CEMEX USA

"Stefany and I worked together on the Human Resources Team at CEMEX. While working there, Stefany and I worked on a non-monetary recognition program initiative that we led for the company. Working with her was a great experience — she is very hands-on, responsible, and very good at managing projects. She was eager to learn, open to listen to different points of view, and to share her knowledge. I knew I could count on her to complete this project and any other project we needed to complete together. Her disposition and team-oriented personality made it easier to work as a team and to develop the program. Stefany always made sure to treat everybody with professionalism and respect."

Katia Carrasquillo Director, Global Compensation and Total Rewards Analytics — Enviri

"It's rare that you come across standout talent like Stefany. Stefany expertly filled the role of HR Analyst for CEMEX USA Human Resources Planning and Development team starting March 2012 after being transferred from CEMEX's operations in Mexico. I was always impressed with Stefany's ability to get people on board with ideas — even people who were initially on a completely different page: many times like me. Her ability to juggle multiple projects was unique and made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. No matter how tense a situation, Stefany made sure everyone left with a smile. As a team member or a leader, Stefany earns my highest recommendation."

Karl H. Watson CEO — Baker Construction Enterprises
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I partner with executive leaders to translate complex business priorities into communications strategies that strengthen reputation, build trust, and engage stakeholders across global organizations.

Trusted by executive leaders to communicate complex ideas, align stakeholders, and strengthen organizational reputation during periods of growth and transformation.

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