Christiana Messina Nicholson has extensive experience in the media and strategy industry. Christiana is currently working as the VP, Group Director of Media Strategy for INNOCEAN, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Strategy Officer for dcdx, where they focused on helping brands connect with Gen Z, from 2022 to March 2023. Christiana has also worked as the Head of Media at RAPP from September 2021 to September 2022. Additionally, they were a Co-Founder, Board Member, and CMO Consultant for LunchBreak, a kids' lunch delivery subscription service, from December 2020 to June 2022. Their previous roles include Sr Director M&E at Hearts & Science (2018-2021), SVP Director of Strategy at Media Assembly (2016-2018), VP Director of Strategy at Initiative (2010-2016), Sr Account Planner at Ogilvy & Mather (2008-2010), Research Strategist at Carat (2007-2008), and Media Supervisor at Saatchi & Saatchi (2005-2007). Christiana has demonstrated expertise in media planning, strategy development, consumer insights, and generating actionable insights for clients.
Christiana Messina Nicholson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from St. Lawrence University. Christiana also attended Thayer Academy - High School, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or field of study from there.
February, 2023 - present