Meet Cecile
For more than three decades, I’ve been building unforgettable brands that move people and grow businesses. My team and I blend emotion, art, and strategic thinking to craft brand experiences that surprise, delight, and deliver measurable results. From launching new brands to designing books, magazines, and online curriculum, we bring ideas, products and companies to life across platforms and mediums.
My passion for visual storytelling began early — finger-painting in Annecy, France, sketching through Paris as a student at L’Ecole Supérieure d’Art Graphique, and later absorbing bold colors and ideas at the Whitney Museum. Those early moments evolved into a lifelong calling. In 2025, I celebrate 31 years of Create & Associates, and I’m as energized by today’s digital innovations as I was by my first sketchpad and X-Acto knife.
I’ve had the privilege of working with local start-ups, national nonprofits, and global Fortune 500 companies. My process is always rooted in curiosity: diving deep into industries, audiences, competition, and behavior to uncover the insights that drive powerful brand strategy. The results speak for themselves — and my clients feel it in their customer response.
At the core of my work is one purpose: to engage the eyes, the mind, and the imagination. I’m incredibly grateful to have built a career around creativity, connection, and continuous learning.
Let’s connect, create, and spark something extraordinary together. My Calendly link is https://calendly.com/cecile-1963/office-hours


INSPIRATIONS
I am inspired by art in all its forms, all around the world: from paintings and sculptures, to pottery and collages, to architecture and immersive experiences. It is also a great pleasure of mine to meet established and upcoming artists in person at such exhibitions as Art Basel and its satellite fairs in Miami, the Armonk Outdoor Art Show, and at the fairs, galleries and museums in and around New York City. And online, I am inspired by the numerous artists I follow on social media, particularly on Instagram and Pinterest.

ACTIVITIES
I have an enduring love of sports, and keep myself active training as a tri-athlete by running, swimming and cycling. I am also a dedicated skier and pickle ball player. Having been an athlete all my life, I find that participating in sports quiets my mind, is my way to relax, and gives me wonderful opportunities to have fun with friends and family. I also like taking on new sporting challenges, and am currently learning to play golf. My goal is to be able to play well enough in 5-7 years to be good competition for my family and friends.

ESCAPES
As much as I find myself driven to work hard and play hard, I also believe in the restorative peace of mind that comes from being in nature. I thoroughly enjoy walking on the beach in Florida in the winter, riding my bike along the tree-lined hills of Westchester, New York, skiing down the slopes of Colorado or the Alps, or just walking with my dog through the parks near my home.
