Rita M.

Rita M. has a diverse work experience, spanning over a decade. Rita began their career as a Business Analyst and Senior Business Analyst at Target in 2006, before transitioning to the role of a Product Manager in Global Sourcing. Rita then became a Segment Merchant at Target from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, Rita M. ventured into entrepreneurship, founding The American Edit, a style-focused website that promotes American-made design and responsible manufacturing. As part of their role as a Retail and Product Development Consultant, they offer strategic guidance to businesses. Since 2016, Rita M. has been working as the Head of Retail Strategy at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, leveraging their expertise to drive success in the retail sector.

Rita M. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Rita attended the school from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business from 2002 to 2006.