Christine Cimino     Writer  Strategist  Marketer

Christine is a senior marketing communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. She specializes in message development, content marketing and communications strategy.

Prior to agency, consulting and freelance work, Christine served as director of public relations and communications for The Smithsonian Associates, the educational and cultural events organization of the Smithsonian Institution. She gained publicity exposure for program topics ranging from business, politics and science to literature, music and film including events featuring icons Steve Forbes, President Carter, Stephen Hawking, Yo-Yo Ma and Meryl Streep.

Previous experience includes working as marketing communications manager for the travel company Collette Vacations. In addition to managing public relations activities, she served as lead writer in the creation of advertising and marketing content for business partners Air Canada, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and numerous tourism organizations including VisitBritian and Tourism Australia.

Christine holds a master’s degree in communications management from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.