When did you start working at Weber Shandwick?
I joined Weber Shandwick in March of 2021.
In five words or less, how would you describe your Weber Shandwick colleagues?
Brilliant, funny, calm, collaborative, curious
If you weren’t working in this industry, what would you want to do?
I always wanted to be a university professor, and hey, maybe I still will!
What’s something surprising people might not know about you?
People may not know I speak Italian. I lived in a small Tuscan town for two years, where I had to either pick up the language or take a vow of silence, so I learned!
If there were a Weber Shandwick yearbook, what would your superlative be?
Most Candid
Where would you love to travel in the world to gain inspiration?
I will never get tired of traveling to Italy. It fills my cup and my battery and my mind, body and spirit.
What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever gotten?
Don’t get frazzled by change.
What’s your favorite way to unwind in your free time?
I love playing tennis! And watching Italian TV. And hanging out with my parents as much as possible.
What is your most used app?
As I try to kick Instagram, I’m turning more frequently to Google. I Google constantly. Last Google: Where did hairless cats evolve from? If you, like I, expected “Egypt”, you’ll be surprise to know that they came from Canada.
What’s your favorite metaphor or phrase to use at work or in a pitch?
“We’re not trying to make fetch happen.” Too many brands try to make fetch happen…fetch isn’t going to happen. We’ll have more success meeting people where they are and adding value, rather than forcing our brands into their lives.
“It’s not the end of the world.”
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Strategy Director – Minneapolis
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