About

Kelly Gardiner – Principal & Owner

Kelly Gardiner, Principal at Distilled, is a strategic marketing leader and brand builder who helps CEOs, founders, and executives turn brand vision into revenue reality. With over 15 years of experience spanning in-house leadership and agency strategy, she knows that big ideas are only as powerful as the plan to bring them to life.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of brand, culture, healthcare, and innovation. As Chief Marketing Officer at Care+Wear, she leads marketing, communications, brand strategy, social media, and insights, driving innovation in healthwear. Previously, she led the rebrand of both Thirty Madison and Nurx as VP of Brand Marketing and Communications and built high-impact marketing strategies for Tempest, DIRECTV, Accenture, Cigna and Microsoft.

Kelly advises startups, champions meaningful brand experiences, and believes the best marketing doesn’t just sell—it connects, resonates, and drives real impact.