Rita Santelli

About Rita Santelli

I help leaders build momentum when the stakes are high, the visibility is real, and the clock is running. New role. Growth opportunity. Strategic pivot. Through executive coaching, facilitation, and consulting, I partner with clients to create clarity early, align people quickly, and demonstrate progress that\'s visible to key stakeholders. Momentum when it matters most.Background & Experience: 25+ years guiding growth and change initiatives at organizations like Walt Disney World, National Geographic, and Choice Hotels. 10+ years partnering with leaders during pivotal times of growth, change, and transition through coaching, facilitation, and consulting. Award-winning Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University MBA Taking on a new role, expanding, or leading a high-stakes pivot? Let’s talk:

Experience

1. Adjunct Faculty

   Georgetown University School Of Continuing Studies

   Aug 2016 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Adjunct faculty in a graduate program for Integrated Marketing Communications for nearly a decade. Responsibilities include teaching courses in leadership, communication, and brand strategy, and coaching students through their Capstone project. Achievements include building the program\'s Strategic Leadership course, advancing virtual learning by integrating AI into the Brand Concept course, and being recognized with the Tropia Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty and the Golden Bulldog Award for Above & Beyond Faculty Support.

Education

• Fairfield University

  BA, Economics

  1988 — 1992

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  MBA, Marketing

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Brand Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Integrated Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Media Relations
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Event Planning
• Business Development
• Nonprofit Organizations