We were joined by UAlbany alumna, Erin Casey Pellegrino, who is the Vice President of Communications, Events & Marketing at the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). She discusses her work at RISE, which is a nonprofit that educates and empowers the sports community to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.
About our guest:
As Vice President of Communications, Events & Marketing, Erin Casey Pellegrino draws upon her nearly 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industries to bring RISE's mission to life through community outreach and storytelling opportunities.
An innovative leader with a global mindset, Erin has worked hundreds of live events, including 16 Super Bowls. Before joining RISE, she was the Director of Marketing & Communications at Sesame Street, where she provided strategic brand direction and creative oversight for their broadcast, digital and print campaigns. Prior to that, she spent 12 years with the NFL and New York Giants in their Communications, International and Events departments. Erin graduated from the University at Albany, where she was the Special Teams coach for the men's football team. She is a proud member of UA's Purple Family. An explorer at heart, she has visited more than 45 countries – including treks up Mt. Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu. Erin resides in Manhattan with her husband, Matt.
