Strategic leader combining creative vision and operational rigor to build brands, scale teams, and establish the systems that drive sustainable growth across startups, agencies, and mission-driven organizations.
Currently exploring full-time and fractional opportunities in Austin and remote.
Born and bred New Yorker. Currently living in Austin, TX where I relocated in 2019.
I'm a creative and operations leader with 18+ years building and scaling organizations across agencies, startups, marketplaces, and mission-driven organizations.
My work spans brand strategy and experiential marketing to business operations and team development - with a proven track record leading major rebrands, driving marketplace growth, and building the systems and infrastructure that enable sustainable scale.
I'm particularly effective in moments of change: translating ambiguity into clarity, establishing operational rigor, and aligning teams around shared goals. Whether it's co-founding and scaling an award-winning creative agency, leading a challenger brand through transition, or operationalizing a growing nonprofit, I bring a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach to building things that last.
Strategy Meets
Execution
I bridge the gap between vision and implementation. Whether it's crafting brand positioning or building the operational infrastructure to support it, I bring strategic thinking and hands-on execution to ensure ideas actually scale.
Builder of
Systems & Teams
From establishing KPI frameworks and CRM infrastructure to hiring and developing high-performing teams, I create the structures and processes that enable organizations to grow with clarity and accountability.
Effective in
Transition
I thrive in moments of change - whether it's leading a major rebrand, operationalizing a growing organization, or establishing go-to-market strategy for new ventures. I translate ambiguity into actionable plans that align teams and drive results.
How Can I Help?
I’m a brand in need of a marketing plan, resources or building a team. Let’s get started.
I’m a brand looking to find and onboard new agency partners. Let’s find your match.
I’m an agency looking to build and scale my team. Let’s make a plan.
I’m looking to setup marketing organizational and operational processes. Tell me your pain points.
I’m a leader looking for a strong female board member. Let’s Chat.
I’m a conference or event looking for a speaker. Email me.
“Having Chiara work along side the team has made an incredible and immediate impact. Her ability to think through holistic solutions across Marketing, Sales and Operations has enabled our team to mature faster and deliver with greater efficiency. She brings a level of operational excellence and expertise to the team that is challenging to find in a single resource. While helping to create connective tissue across the teams she works with, she’s also mentored several of our staff, giving them confidence and tools to be more effective in their operations. We love having Chiara onboard and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to move their organization forward.”
— Maria Goy, Co-Founder & COO of Spot
“Chiara is hands down one of the most talented women I’ve had the honor of working with. Her professionalism, creativity, and output really sets the bar high. When strategizing a campaign, she is so thorough and innovative - even the smallest touch points ladder up to the goals. Every time I’ve worked with Chiara, it feels as though she’s always been a part of the team. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Addison Culler, Sr. Marketing Manager at Tinder
“Chiara has been an instrumental extension to our marketing and leadership team. Above all else, our brand needs to serve and be endemic to our consumer. Chiara brings a consumer centrism that ensures authenticity and connection in our marketing storytelling and functional approach. She operates seamlessly and as a part of our internal team. This has been so powerful for our brand & marketing team, as it has supported our external marketing impact but has equally supported and enhanced our internal sense of culture and development. Chiara is a high impact, positive, team player and would be an asset for any brand looking to accelerate or elevate their consumer marketing approach and storytelling.”
— Jamie Parker, President & CEO at Jaybird
When I’m not working you can find me running marathons, triathlons, hiking, snowboarding or paddle boarding with my husband Aaron and our two pups. I’m a proud member of the 7 Continents Club, having run a marathon on all 7 continents and although I wasn’t able to make it to the North Pole due to COVID it’s still my dream to complete the Grand Slam. See you out there?
Running the Antarctica Ice Marathon in 2017.
Photo Credit - Antarctica Ice Marathon