Carlita Pitts

Carlita Pitts has extensive experience in alumni engagement and public relations, currently serving as the Director of Alumni Engagement at American University since August 2011, with progressive roles including Senior Director and Associate Director of Alumni Programs. Prior to this position, Carlita held the role of Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs & Donor Relations at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where responsibilities included leading donor relations and managing annual reunion giving campaigns. Additionally, Carlita worked as a Marketing & Public Relations Consultant for Julia S. Emlen Associates, and provided public relations and marketing consulting for Pink Diamond Public Relations. Earlier experience includes an Administration & Communications Coordinator role at Chase and an internship at ABC Radio Networks. Carlita Pitts earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The Ohio State University and completed marketing preparatory education at Brookhaven High School.