Christina Rizzo-Palestina

Christina Rizzo-Palestina is an accomplished executive in the advertising and event planning industries, currently serving as Executive Group Director at Ogilvy since November 2024. Previously, Christina held leadership positions at McCann New York from July 2016 to December 2024 as Vice President and Account Director for TJX brands. Christina's extensive background includes significant roles at BBDO as Account Manager for Pfizer and mcgarrybowen in Account Management. Prior event planning experience includes serving as Senior Event Planner at Kendall Belle Events and Event Manager at ZAK Events, coordinating high-end corporate and social events. Christina began a career in public relations with internships at Seventh House Public Relations, In Touch Weekly, and Life & Style Weekly. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in English and Sociology from the University of Delaware and additional studies at Richmond University of Florence.