Enjoy lunch alongside this weekly lecture series featuring presentations by artists, scholars, and Dixon staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.

#TravelGoals: Curating your Aesthetic Experience with Denise Hardy

Denise Hardy, a proud Memphis native and University of Memphis alum, began her professional career in higher education administration and student affairs, shaping the experiences of students at institutions such as Christian Brothers University, the University of Memphis, and Hofstra University in New York.

Transitioning to the world of marketing and community engagement, Denise honed her skills with local nonprofits before flourishing as a Community Manager at Yelp, where she developed email marketing campaigns, curated social media content, and hosted exclusive events for Yelp Elites.

Currently, as a freelance Digital Media Strategist, Hardy leverages her expertise to optimize email marketing and social media strategies for a diverse range of clients, including arts organizations, beauty brands, fintech startups, and ecommerce ventures.

Alongside her professional endeavors, Denise channels her passion for travel and lifestyle into captivating content creation at @the.elle.aesthetic, collaborating with renowned brands like Hyatt Hotels, L'Oreal, Brahmin, and Dunkin on compelling campaigns. With a keen eye for cultural immersion Denise crafts curated itineraries that showcase arts and culture, culinary delights, and hidden gems favored by locals in her travels.

MUNCH AND LEARN IS ENDOWED BY THE LANDAU FAMILY IN MEMORY OF LESLIE MANN LANDAU