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Cecily Shives-Benson

Cecily Shives-Benson

Partnerships Director @ MACH Alliance | Building Strategic Partnerships

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Austin, Texas, United States
Joined December 2025
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Summary

Cecily Shives-Benson is a skilled partnerships professional with a career spanning several years in technology and sales, specializing in strategic alliances and channel management. Her roles at MACH Alliance and Bloomreach highlight her expertise in fostering collaborations and driving business growth within the tech industry. zoominfo+2
With a foundation in fine arts, holding a BFA in Dance, Cecily brings a unique perspective to her professional communication. She actively writes about communication in the modern, AI-influenced workplace, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection and human interaction over automated, soulless messaging. linkedin+2
Her early career included a significant period as a professional ballet dancer with Ballet San Antonio, following extensive training at institutions like The Chicago High School for the Arts. This background suggests discipline, dedication, and an appreciation for the arts. instagram+2

Work

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Writing

What I Meant to Say

October 16, 2025

A reflection on the nuances of communication, how tone, timing, and half-sentences can change everything, and the challenges of ensuring intent is understood.

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Somewhere along the way, we stopped sounding like people

October 8, 2025

An article discussing the impact of AI on communication, emphasizing the loss of human connection when relying too heavily on automated, flawless, but soulless, interactions.

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Cecily was a professional ballet dancer at Ballet San Antonio and was part of the children's cast of Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker, demonstrating a long-standing passion for dance. instagram+1