Christianne Brunini
On this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, host Katie sits down with Christianne Brunini, Chief Growth Officer at 30|90 Marketing and founding leader of the Magnolia chapter of the Women in Affordable Housing Network.
Christianne’s career path wound through PR for luxury brands, culinary school, and employee wellness before landing in affordable housing — and she explains how every stop along the way shaped her current specialty: what she calls “brand infrastructure.” She breaks down how 30|90 Marketing helps AEC firms, developers, and housing authorities move beyond surface-level fixes (like “just redo our website”) to build cohesive, long-term storytelling strategies.
The conversation covers the Comms Exchange podcast, why housing authorities often lack a true strategic plan, the power of consistency in personal and organizational branding, and the origin story behind the Magnolia WAHN chapter — including its annual clay shoot fundraiser and new partnership with Dress for Success.
This episode is a must-listen (or watch) for anyone in affordable housing, AEC, or community development who wants to understand why communication isn’t an afterthought — it’s preventative maintenance for your organization’s future.
What You’ll Learn
Christianne’s career path wound through PR for luxury brands, culinary school, and employee wellness before landing in affordable housing — and she explains how every stop along the way shaped her current specialty: what she calls “brand infrastructure.” She breaks down how 30|90 Marketing helps AEC firms, developers, and housing authorities move beyond surface-level fixes (like “just redo our website”) to build cohesive, long-term storytelling strategies.
The conversation covers the Comms Exchange podcast, why housing authorities often lack a true strategic plan, the power of consistency in personal and organizational branding, and the origin story behind the Magnolia WAHN chapter — including its annual clay shoot fundraiser and new partnership with Dress for Success.
This episode is a must-listen (or watch) for anyone in affordable housing, AEC, or community development who wants to understand why communication isn’t an afterthought — it’s preventative maintenance for your organization’s future.
What You’ll Learn
- Why “brand infrastructure” matters more than a one-off website or logo redesign
- How to help clients articulate what they actually need vs. what they think they’re asking for
- Why most housing authorities don’t have a true strategic plan — and what that costs them
- The role storytelling and awards play in influencing policy and funding decisions
- How consistency (not perfection) builds trust and personal brand over time
- The story behind founding a WAHN chapter and building community outside of work
- Why communications should be treated as a core line item in every development, not an afterthought
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