Dustin York and Madecraft

I absolutely crave innovation. What grinds my gears is hearing "Well, this is how we've always done it." Simply meeting the status quo is boring. I am a strategic branding ninja in the Integrated Marketing and Communication realm with the agency, corporate, and political experience. With an unquenchable enthusiasm for life and teaching - curiosity and experience are what keeps me charged and successful. My specific fields of interest include corporate and personal branding, nonverbal communication, social media/digital marketing, professional development, and innovation. Beyond my primary passion in teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, I am a subject matter expert for CNN, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and a contributor for Harvard Business Review. I consult for businesses and organizations when available. I've earned the 2016 St. Louis Business Journal’s 30 Under 30 Award, Maryville University’s 2016 President’s Award for Innovation, 2017 Anna Moudy Excellence in Teaching Award, 2017 Apple Distinguished Education, and 2022 American Marketing Association 4 Under 40 Award. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=X9l8Xh0AAAAJ