led by principle.

STOA Creative is led by Lauren Karsh, Founder + Principal Strategist, MIRM, CMP, CSP.

With over more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, Lauren has worked across brand strategy, creative direction, and execution for both private and public companies. Her background includes leadership roles in homebuilding and agency environments.

She has partnered with clients in real estate, construction, technology, government, hospitality, and professional services — always with a focus on clear strategy, honest collaboration, and results that last.

Lauren’s work has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Marketing Director of the Year honors. She is a member of American Mensa and has held leadership roles within the Home Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building and Young Leaders Councils.

At STOA Creative, she brings the same disciplined, client-first approach that has defined her career: thoughtful strategy, creative excellence, and partnerships built on trust.

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awards + recognition

    • Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40

    • MAME Marketing Director of the Year

    • MAME Best Social Media

    • HBA Young Leader Finalist

    • NAHB PWB One-to-Watch Finalist

    • Masters in Residential Marketing NAHB

    • Certified Marketing Professional NAHB

    • Certified Sales Professional NAHB

    • The Science of Well-Being Yale University

    • American Mensa

    • Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

    • Professional Women in Building

    • Gifted and Talented Advisory Council of Douglas County Schools

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  • "Working with lauren is pure joy! she is a creative, kind, thoughtful and forward thinking. she makes every meeting feel like an exciting move to something wonderful."

    — Lita Dirks, CEO, Lita Dirks & Co.

  • "working with lauren to create me personal logo, website and marketing material felt effortless, and that she fully understood my ideas and brought them to life with such clarity and ease."

    — Krissy Malone, MC, LPCC, Inner Light Therapy, LLC

  • "Efficient, affordable, and overall fun process for multiple start-up companies' brand and marketing."

    — Pierre Stoermer, CEO DroneMapper + AquaBits

  • "An immediate partner. incredibly innovative approach and efficient client service."

    – Paul Malone, Highland Development Company

  • "Receptiveness is a significant component to partnerships, and lauren rocks it!"

    – Matthew Tracy, Synergy Holdings

  • "Appreciate your professionalism, quality, and promptness. very refreshing and look forward to continuing our relationship."

    – Michael Martines, Managing Partner, Dominion Residential

Ready for a clearer path?

If you’re looking for a partner who values substance over noise, let’s talk.