sandy pierre

Branded Execution Manager, Refinery29 Unbothered

Biography: Sandy Pierre is a Brand Partnerships & Event Curator with over 8 years of experience in brand marketing within the media and entertainment industry. She has collaborated with industry-leading companies such as Target, Amazon, L'Oréal, and P&G. In her previous role at Hearst Magazines, she managed marketing programs for top client advertisers and founded Hearst Black Culture, the company’s first affinity group. Through this initiative, she created a safe space for Black employees and amplified their voices through storytelling, advocacy, recruitment, and community engagement. Currently, she serves as the Branded Execution Manager at Refinery29 Unbothered, where she leads the creative direction and execution of brand partnerships across social, video, and editorial platforms. Beyond her 9-to-5, she curates social events designed to connect creatives and like-minded individuals, fostering intentional networking and collaboration