Stefany Cortés — Strategic Communications Consultant
Strategic Communications Consultant

Helping global organizations communicate complex business and technical ideas through strategic communications, executive messaging, and corporate storytelling.

Strategic Communications executive with 15+ years leading executive, corporate and crisis communications across global energy, infrastructure and mission-driven organizations.

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
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.

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

Evidence across sectors and audiences.

Higher Education · Explicas CIU

Institutional Rebranding

  • Led a six-month institutional rebrand involving executive leadership, Board members, external agencies and cross-functional teams.
  • Directed executive communications and board engagement throughout the initiative.
  • Shaped digital strategy across the institution's core channels.
Result: University rebrand launched
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Digital Education · Finanzas en Pareja

Financial Education Platform

  • Developed multi-channel communication strategies spanning websites, CRM, email marketing, executive messaging, social media and paid campaigns.
  • Built the brand from the ground up, including AI-enabled workflows and CRM automation.
  • Scaled a digital ecosystem supporting sustained community growth.
Result: 30,000+ community
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Conferences · Totus Tuus

Executive Leadership Conferences

  • Supported executive events bringing together senior leaders from the energy, utilities, legal and nonprofit sectors [add attendee count].
  • Managed executive stakeholder relationships and speaker coordination.
  • Directed event communications and executive messaging for each conference.
Result: Multiple executive conferences delivered
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Nonprofit · Spanish Night to Remember / Joy of Living / Paradisus Dei

Nonprofit & Community Engagement

  • Led fundraising communications and donor engagement strategy for signature nonprofit events.
  • Directed strategic messaging and community outreach across faith-based and nonprofit partners.
  • Coordinated event communications for large-scale community gatherings.
Result: Sustained community engagement
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
AI Tools
ChatGPT Claude Perplexity Microsoft Copilot
HubSpot CRM SEO Google Ads Meta LinkedIn YouTube Canva Adobe Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 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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