Norida Torriente

Norida Torriente is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Manager of Internal Corporate Communications at NiSource, focusing on communications strategy for DE&I initiatives and ESG reporting since March 2023. With a background that includes a role as Communications Manager at Columbia Gas of Virginia, Torriente also held teaching positions at Northern Virginia Community College and previously worked as Public Relations Manager at SPARK Strategic Ideas and Principal at Elation Consulting, a firm founded by Torriente specializing in strategic communications. Prior experience includes significant roles at the Children's Hospital Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Society of Civil Engineers, and National SAFE Kids Campaign, contributing to public relations, strategic communications, and advocacy initiatives that have impacted children’s health care and infrastructure awareness. Torriente holds a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from American University and a BA in English Literature from the University of Maryland.