About

Photo credit: Rita Chen

Hi! I’m Rita.

I am a creative, digital-savvy marketing & communications leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and over twenty years of experience transforming iconic brands across a variety of industries (such as 3M, Nestle, DreamWorks, City Winery, and Choose Chicago, to name a few). I am data-driven yet innovative, steadfast yet empathetic, influential yet collaborative.

I have been a team of one (from strategy to execution and everything in between) and have also led large, diverse teams -- always with a passion for solving problems and driving results (not to mention, a healthy dose of home-baked goods). Now, I am embarking on my latest journey: as entrepreneur.

If you’d like to learn more about my work, or more about me, check out the rest of my site!

  • Pulled off a secret Prince concert at City Winery Chicago. (Tickets sold out in 33 minutes!)

  • Participated in my first grape crush in 2015. (No feet allowed; just very sticky hands.)

  • Hiked 16 days in New Zealand. Voluntarily.

  • Proud CSA member of Angelic Organics Farm for over 8 years.

  • Led a 2021 panel discussion for AAPI Heritage Month, providing a forum for community leaders to share their personal stories to #stopasianhate.

  • I love to cook and bake (particularly gluten / dairy / grain free -- follow me at @TritaEats #TritaEats)

  • I started Suzuki piano when I was four years old, playing for thirteen years (taking home 2nd place in Illinois State!)

Fun facts about Rita

Little Rita and Chicago skyline

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