People
Living in New York, my day-to-day reality is literally bumping into all types of people. Amid the chaos and never-ending energy of the City, I’m inspired by the moment when we understand, through the sharing of our stories with each other, that while we’re unique, we’re also very similar.
As the daughter of immigrant parents, I’ve had to occupy the sometimes unclear boundaries between world views and have learned to synthesize perspectives and opinions that on first blush may not appear to sync with one another. I’ve learned to listen, through the noise, language barriers, issues and challenges, for what is important, what matters most. What matters to me is finding and sharing those unique stories, at once personal and universal; creating connections and understanding where once there were none.
I’ve worked with everyone from engineers to financial whiz kids, and nothing compares to that moment when you understand a client’s needs and what really motivates him/her. That passion and energy are clear in each one of Widmeyer’s clients and in the work ethic of our dedicated and talented staff. When I’m not telling clients’ stories, I’m chasing after my twins and opera-singing husband. It’s a busy life!
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Biography:
Marina Stenos is a vice president in the New York-based education, arts and philanthropy practice. She has more than 10 years experience in strategic communications for such varied clients as Boston Scientific, adidas and Schlumberger. At Widmeyer Stenos is assisting NYC-based non-profits focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and other education issues.
Stenos joinsWidmeyer from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), where she was director of the Center for Public Awareness. In that role, she directed various aspects of the organization’s public awareness, strategic communications, history and heritage, strategic partnerships, social media, pre-college outreach and diversity activities– including managing ASME’s work on National Engineers Week.
Prior to ASME, Stenos worked as an independent communications consultant for a variety of government, corporate and non-profit clients and as senior producer for the NYC-based New Vision Communications.
Stenos is an active contributor to the Greek-American Writers’ Association, regularly participating in readings and workshops. She has volunteered with the MothSHOP Community Education Program, which offers storytelling workshops to high school students and adults in underserved communities throughout New York City, and she teaches poetry and journalism to middle school students at The Garden School Writing Workshop. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Hunter College of the City University of New York.
Contact information:
- 102 West 38th Street, 4th Floor,
New York, NY 10018
Phone 212.260.3401
Fax 212.260.3402
