From my colleagues…
“Adrienne is the definition of a Leader. She builds trust with her team, inspires you to think bigger and challenges the status quo. Her calm energy and dynamic smarts keep you grounded while on your toes at the same time. I've had the great fortune of working for Adrienne for many years at Starbucks and someone I would work for again and again. I've grown my skill sets through her coaching but the real growth for me has come in watching someone who models what authentic leadership can be. I highly recommend Adrienne for her leadership, strategic acumen and marketing/product innovation approach.”
– Jennifer Karlinsky, Starbucks
“Adrienne’s unique blend of experiences in consumer insights, communications and traditional marketing, coupled with her passion for current trends, have made her a very successful marketer. At T-Mobile, she was in charge of leading the launch of the most innovative service offering to-date and led a cross-functional team to bring the product to market. She utilized her leadership skills and strong internal relationships to drive the entire group’s success. It is inspiring to work with Adrienne; her energy is infectious and her consumer knowledge sparks ideas in her colleagues.”
– Kim Swanson, Samsung
“Adrienne is a dynamic leader who motivates and inspires her team in unique ways. She builds trust and strong teams by encouraging others to bring their full selves to work. Adrienne is the full package – a tremendous marketer, a strategist, and team a builder. Her curiosity is deep and her knowledge broad – she has transformed innovation at Starbucks by championing design thinking and bringing the voice of the customer to our innovation efforts front and center. Beyond work, Adrienne has impacted my life empowering me during critical points in my personal life and coached me with care. Adrienne is fearless and inspires me to be a better leader and a better human.”
- Jen Orbes, Starbucks
“It’s been my pleasure to work for Adrienne on and off during my time at Starbucks. She inspires her team to take challenges—no matter the complexity or ambiguity—head on. She finds connections when synergies seem void and empowers her people to try. Adrienne’s candor breaks down silos and invites collaboration and real talk. She has the perfect combination of vision and humility; a lifelong learner. She is a lauded champion of diversity in all its forms, bringing together diverse backgrounds and perspectives to make work better but also to create an environment where one’s authentic self is valued. In short, Adrienne is the kind of leader you follow. Anywhere.”
- Katherine Cobb, Starbucks
“Adrienne has an unmatched capacity to understand people and connect their needs and motivations with actionable, scalable and strategic business plans. She can turn ideas into value for all stakeholders because she courageously leads with empathy, creativity and vision. She is a culture maker and a barrier breaker for teams. She is the leader that will boost any project and every team.”
- Jordan Williams, Starbucks