Press – Amy M. Stretten

Amy M. Stretten
NARRATIVE STRATEGY & COMMUNICATIONS

I’m a senior communications and narrative strategy leader with more than 15 years of experience working across nonprofit, healthcare, public-sector, and media environments.

My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and systems change. I help organizations translate complex social and policy issues into narratives that resonate with real people, travel across media ecosystems, and build long-term trust and influence.

I currently serve as Director of Marketing & Communications at United American Indian Involvement, one of the largest urban Native nonprofits in the United States, where I lead enterprise-wide narrative and communications strategy across healthcare, behavioral health, housing, youth services, and cultural programs.

Previously, I worked as a senior consultant with mission-driven organizations, public agencies, and healthcare systems, developing narrative frameworks that shaped public understanding, informed media coverage, and supported sustained impact.

I was also an inaugural Constellations Artist Disruptor Fellow with The Center for Cultural Power, supported by the California Arts Council, where I led a narrative change project focused on decolonizing health and wellness in Indian Country.

Alongside my institutional work, I’m the founder and executive creative director of The Chief of Style, a cultural platform exploring identity, representation, sustainability, and body liberation through a culturally centered Indigenous lens.

I bring a narrative practice grounded in accountability to frontline communities, cultural fluency, and a clear understanding of how stories move through popular culture, media systems, and public discourse.

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This edition, we’re featuring Amy Stretten, a bilingual (Spanish/English) independent multimedia journalist, blogger, model and podcast host based in Los Angeles, California…

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“Some people think that plus size is a dirty word. I think it’s an empowering word and one that creates community. Lots of folks are able to use that as a hashtag on Instagram…

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Thought it’s often stated as ultimate fact, perfectionism is subjective. Everyone has a different idea of what “perfect” looks like…

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This week, we’re heading to the west coast to bring you the lovely Amy of The Chief of Style. I personally first learned about Amy’s blog when we introduced ourselves…

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Fall is in the air and I had the pleasure of speaking with Chief of Style’s Amy Stretten to discuss this season hottest must have plus size women wear…

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Over the past four to five years, plus size fashion has seen a major increase in visibility and representation. More retailers are offering plus size clothing options than ever before…

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Amy is always working on her projects. Currently focusing most of her energy on her online blog, Chief of Style. With this she’s come to collaborate with major brands, positive movements, amazing events and more.

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Amy is always looking for collaboration or partnerships to further reach her audience. If interested in potential partnerships, sponsorships, promotions, or collaborations, please drop a line.

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