Josephine Ando

Josephine Ando serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Authentico Marketing SRL and the Italy Trade Director for Brand USA, where efforts are focused on promoting the USA as a travel destination. Additionally, Josephine is the CEO/President of The Golden Quill, a boutique PR and marketing agency specializing in branding and tourism marketing. Previous roles include Account Director for Visit Tampa Bay, where responsibilities spanned international markets in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia, as well as leisure sales positions at Tampa Marriott Westshore and McKibbon Hotel Management. Josephine’s career began with roles in sales and community relations at CineBistro and Straz Center for the Performing Arts, respectively. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of South Florida and a Doctorate in Humanities from Università di Catania.