I am an intrapreneurial executive and strategist distinguished for seeding, structuring and scaling successful cutting-edge programs. As a conversation architect, I integrate content, communications, and community to create branded experiences that engage audiences and drive results. My mantra is: Propel with purpose. Practice grace. Show gratitude. Act with integrity. Raise a hand. Lend a hand. Have fun. Specialties: executive leadership, business strategy, content marketing, organization structuring, social media, financial management, women's empowerment, digital media, operations excellence, governance, corporate social responsibility

Managing Director and Global Head of Content & Social @ From 2012 to Present (3 years) Greater New York City AreaPresident @ From June 2015 to Present (5 months) Greater New York City AreaAdvisory Board Member @ From January 2015 to Present (10 months) Toronto, Canada AreaAdvisory Council Member, Digital Innovation in Marketing Master's Degree @ From May 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Greater Philadelphia AreaPresident @ From May 2014 to May 2015 (1 year 1 month) Greater New York City AreaMember Board of Directors @ From 2011 to 2014 (3 years) Greater New York City AreaPresident and Chief Executive Officer @ From 2003 to 2014 (11 years) GreatVice Chair Board of Directors @ From 2012 to 2013 (1 year) Greater Los Angeles AreaChair and Member, New York Board of Directors @ From 2008 to 2011 (3 years) Greater New York City AreaDirector and Portfolio Manager, Smith Barney Asset Management @ From January 1999 to February 2003 (4 years 2 months) Greater New York City AreaSenior Vice President, Environmental Affairs (Salomon Inc.) @ From January 1994 to December 1998 (5 years) Greater New York City AreaOperations Director and Research Associate @ From 1987 to 1993 (6 years) Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Texas A&M UniversityB.A. @ Temple UniversityLa Salle UniversityNeumann/Goretti Linda Descano is skilled in: Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Start-ups, CRM, Public Speaking, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Investments, Blogging, Marketing, Program Management, Personal Finance, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundraising, Finance, Leadership Development, Small Business, Competitive Analysis, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Nonprofits, Product Management, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Strategic Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Dynamic Speaker, Brand Development, Team Leadership