First Lady Of LinkUnite

Celebrating Our First Lady of LinkUnite, Chelsea Denning!

A leader. A connector. A woman who lifts others while blazing her own trail — that’s Chelsea Denning, our 2026 First Lady of LinkUnite!

As Vice President of Performance Media at Ignite Media Group, Chelsea brings 15 years of experience driving growth and innovation for brands ranging from fast-rising startups to Fortune 500 powerhouses. Her work spans email, social, display, SMS, and content marketing, always guided by integrity, intelligence, and a people-first mindset.

But beyond her impressive achievements, Chelsea is a force for good in the digital space — an inspiring advocate for women in leadership, a steady mentor, and a shining example of what collaboration and community can accomplish. She embodies everything LinkUnite stands for: leadership, excellence, authenticity, and lifting others as you rise.

We couldn’t be prouder to crown Chelsea as our 2026 First Lady of LinkUnite. Please join us in celebrating her remarkable impact and continued contributions to our network and beyond.

LinkUnite, together with our partner Email Agency, is proud to continue an exciting leadership initiative for 2026: The First Lady of LinkUnite award.

The First Lady of LinkUnite is designed to excel one woman to the next level of her career path and personal journey. This lucky lady will appear on podcasts, webinars, speaking panels, fireside chats, receive as much promotional recognition possible and much, much more! This will be her unforgettable year on the LinkUnite gold carpet! We invite you to take a moment to learn more about our First Lady of LinkUnite 2026 partner, Email Agency, and their CEO, Amie Lawson—an original member of our LinkUnite family. We also encourage you to connect with our past First Lady honorees, Gayla Huber (2024) and Lindsay Stone (2025), and the remarkable teams who stand with them. Their unwavering passion and support are the reason this initiative continues to thrive.

The First Lady of LinkUnite Criteria:

Do you know a woman in the industry or your organization who has made a remarkable impact on you, your team, or the organization as a whole? Here are some key insights for your reference: Leadership, Ambition, Proactiveness, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Goal-Orientated, Confidence, Perseverance, Resourcefulness, and Adaptability. Ultimately, this is someone who takes control of her destiny, works tirelessly to achieve objectives, and serves as a positive example of determination and success. Let’s celebrate her wins, perseverance, and go-getter attitude together!