Corinne Zola Communications & Consulting specializes in creative, purposeful, and results driven communications campaigns especially for small businesses, sole proprietors, entrepreneurs and non profits
Over the last 20 years, I have had the opportunity to provide communications strategy and media relations consulting to a wide range of non profit organizations, large and small museums, as well as corporate and small business clients. I am also a freelance writer focusing on family, community, health and wellness, and women’s careers and am proud to have been recognized for my work by the Parenting Media Association.
Guest of honor and keynote speaker at the Building for the Future Gala to celebrate the expansion of the Westchester Children’s Museum (2019)
Why do I want to do this now?
I am excited to redirect my broad experience with institutional clients and organizations to working with small non-profits, small businesses, solo practitioners and entrepreneurs who are trying to navigate communications and promotion on their own. I am especially interested in working with the growing community of women launching second-life or new careers and businesses. I will bring my commitment to excellence and my skills to support clients that are perhaps fearful of new technologies and social media; are trying to build a business on their own without luxury of a staff; or who simply want someone to help them bring their vision to life. These clients want to work one on one with a dedicated consultant who brings enthusiasm, passion and authenticity to the job - the same qualities they feel about their own business.
I understand the challenges you are facing as you try and build your profile. Be assured that I will be your partner, an understanding ear, a confidence booster, and a firm hand in implementing a successful marketing program. I am excited to take this journey with you!
About Me
Prior to launching Corinne Zola Communications & Consulting, I was a founder of the Westchester Children’s Museum, the first and only museum designed for children in the region. My work with this institution spans 10+ years from conception to opening and continues today. I was immersed in shaping the mission; raising start up funds; building awareness and anticipation; developing an exhibition and education program; recruiting board members and key staff; securing a site; establishing public and private partnerships; public speaking at fundraising, openings and relationship-building events, and working personally with County or Westchester elected officials. I served as President for over eight years and presided over the opening in 2016 in the historic landmark Bathouses at Rye Playland. I continue to serve on the Board of Directors, Chair the Communications Committee and am a member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
A favorite photo of me with my kids supporting me at an early Westchester Children’s Museum event (my son is now a 2020 college graduate and my daughter is currently in college)
My success in getting the doors of the Museum open was informed by my years of experience as a publicist, an audience development specialist, and a communications consultant for organizations including:
• American Museum of Natural History
• Resnicow Schroeder Associates, a communications and management consulting agency specializing in museums and arts organizations
• Villard Books, division of Random House, Inc.
• CITYarts, Inc., a NY-based non profit that partners children with artists to create meaningful public art installations