Full Name
Wendy Bronfein
Job Title
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer
Company
Curio Wellness
Speaker Bio
Wendy Bronfein is Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Curio Wellness. As a member of the executive leadership team, Bronfein oversees the Curio Brand and all corporate communications, philanthropy and sponsorships, as well as driving the company’s legislative agenda. Under her leadership, the Curio Wellness brand has defined itself as a thought leader; a differentiated cannabis business committed to excellence in branding, product innovation, and actionable approaches to cannabis policy and regulations.
Wendy’s contributions to the cannabis industry have been acknowledged through multiple accolades including MG Magazine “Ladies Leading the Cannabis Industry” and The Daily Records “Empowering Women Award” (2024), Baltimore Sun’s “Women to Watch” (2023), The Cannabis Leadership Award (2022), and Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list and to Marijuana Venture’s “Women to Watch” (2017).
Prior to starting Curio Wellness, Wendy built her marketing and branding career in NY and LA working for major media corporations and top tier programs. Wendy served as Creative Director of On-Air Promotions at LIVE! With Kelly & Michael. She also worked for NBC Universal, BBC Worldwide Americas, and various freelance production roles in New York and Los Angeles.
Wendy serves on Maryland’s Cannabis Advisory Panel, MoCannTrade’s Government Affairs Committee, the Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council and is former Chair of the National Medicinal Cannabis Coalition. She also sits on the boards of the Living Classrooms Foundation, Pearlstone Center, and Pratt Contemporaries.
She received her Bachelor of Arts, in Electronic Media, from The George Washington University, School of Media & Public Affairs, and an MBA, from the NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Marketing, Media & Technology, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Wendy’s contributions to the cannabis industry have been acknowledged through multiple accolades including MG Magazine “Ladies Leading the Cannabis Industry” and The Daily Records “Empowering Women Award” (2024), Baltimore Sun’s “Women to Watch” (2023), The Cannabis Leadership Award (2022), and Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list and to Marijuana Venture’s “Women to Watch” (2017).
Prior to starting Curio Wellness, Wendy built her marketing and branding career in NY and LA working for major media corporations and top tier programs. Wendy served as Creative Director of On-Air Promotions at LIVE! With Kelly & Michael. She also worked for NBC Universal, BBC Worldwide Americas, and various freelance production roles in New York and Los Angeles.
Wendy serves on Maryland’s Cannabis Advisory Panel, MoCannTrade’s Government Affairs Committee, the Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council and is former Chair of the National Medicinal Cannabis Coalition. She also sits on the boards of the Living Classrooms Foundation, Pearlstone Center, and Pratt Contemporaries.
She received her Bachelor of Arts, in Electronic Media, from The George Washington University, School of Media & Public Affairs, and an MBA, from the NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Marketing, Media & Technology, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
