Colleen is a seasoned PR professional with over 8 years of experience spanning healthcare, corporate communications, consumer marketing, media relations, executive communications, and social media. Currently based in Glenview, Colleen holds a master’s degree in public relations from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Illinois State University. During her time at ISU, she developed a journalistic mindset during her internship at TV70-News in Bloomington-Normal.

Her career began at one of Chicago’s top integrated marketing agencies, where an internship evolved into a passion for large-scale PR, marketing, social media campaigns, and events, including the Werther's Original National Caramel Day (2017 & 2018) and the Great Keller's Creamery Egg Hunt. Colleen’s diverse portfolio spans clients in the CPG and hospitality industries, such as Borden® Cheese, Keller's Creamery, Master of Mixes, and Great Wolf Resorts. Colleen has secured client coverage in outlets including Huffington Post, InStyle, Chicago Tribune and USA Today.

Today, Colleen works in Public Relations at ALDI U.S., where she plays a key role in driving executive visibility and corporate communications. She manages and develops social media content for ALDI’s C-suite executives, including overseeing ALDI’s CEO LinkedIn presence from strategy and ideation through content development, executive coordination and publication. She also manages content for the ALDI U.S. LinkedIn channel, helping shape the company’s external voice and showcase its people, leadership, business priorities, and brand story.

Colleen leads executive communications initiatives that position ALDI leaders as credible and engaging voices across business, consumer and industry conversations. Her work includes developing executive messaging, briefing books, talking points, and media preparation materials; coordinating high-profile media interviews; and working closely with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure executives are prepared for important external engagements.

In addition to executive visibility, Colleen develops and writes corporate communications, including press releases and media materials, and supports national media relations and storytelling. She also develops creative social and video content, working cross-functionally to bring ALDI’s products, people, and business priorities to life across its digital channels. Her role combines strategic communications, executive counsel, content strategy, and hands-on execution to strengthen ALDI’s reputation and visibility with external audiences.

Outside of work, Colleen enjoys exploring new restaurants, discovering Chicago's unique neighborhoods, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs with her family.