Melissa Marchese Pittinaro

Melissa Marchese Pittinaro is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in higher education and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Marketing Strategy at Ithaca College since 2004, Melissa has developed and implemented comprehensive strategies for alumni relations and development programs while enhancing the college's visibility. Previous roles include Director of Advancement Communications and Strategies, Director of Academics and Enrichment Strategy, and Marketing Communications Manager at Ithaca College. Prior experience as Public Relations Manager at Sciencenter involved media relations, community engagement, and project promotion. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from St. Bonaventure University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University.