Dr. Dustin York is a Professor of Marketing and Communication at Maryville University in St. Louis and a guest lecturer at the University of Florida. Prior to entering academia, Dr. York worked in branding for the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign, and agency clients like Pepsi Co., and Nike. Dr. York’s specialties include innovation, digital branding and leadership communication, which he now brings to life in the classroom. Beyond his primary passion for teaching, Dr. York is a subject matter expert for CNN, New York Times, and Forbes, a contributor for Harvard Business Review, best selling author of Social Ninja, and serves as a national trainer. Dr. York was awarded the 2024 St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award, 2022 American Marketing Association 4 Under 40, and an Apple Distinguished Educator.