About Me
I'm deeply grateful for the journey that has shaped my life
A journey where CHANGE has been the one true constant.
"Embracing change" is the core strength that has fueled my growth, resilience, and transformation.
Coach Manu
CEO and Chief Love Officer,
My Life's Journey...
From incredible adventures and world travel to the thrill of sports and the challenges of leadership, every chapter of my journey has been defined by the pursuit of growth and filled with transformative experiences.
The 1980s….
Relocated from Rome, Italy, to the U.S., earning a BS in Journalism & Photography in just three years.
Italian Faculty at Northern Arizona University for two years, sharing language and culture with students.
Entrepreneurial & Media Communications Career – Co-founded and managed The Independent (first business venture in print media) and built a strong foundation in media communications over five years.
The 1990s....
MBA Class Valedictorian, CU-Boulder – Awarded Academic Excellence and Englebretson Fellowship (Leeds School of Business).
Executive & Entrepreneurial Leadership – Led Marketing & Finance Executive Management track at EDS (later HP Enterprises); Co-founded and served as CMO of a VoIP telecommunications venture for 7 years until its sale to Qwest Communications.
Recognized Business Leader & Coach – Received Colorado’s Leading Women Entrepreneurs Award; served as a Business Leader & Entrepreneur Coach at InterNet Associates (INA).
The 2000s....
Technology & Business Leadership – Served as Director of Tech Alliance and Senior Business Advisor at Colorado Technology Incubator (CTEK), as well as Senior Business Consultant at Neodial, Inc. and ICG.
Higher Education & Thought Leadership – Adjunct Faculty at Front Range Community College (5 years), Guest Lecturer at the University of Colorado, and Advisory Board Member for CTEK, FRCC Strategic Committee, Front Range Women Entrepreneurs, and Internet Keiretsu Roundtable.
Professional Certifications & Expertise – Earned certifications in Web Design & Development, Leadership in Education, Intercultural Communications, and TESL.
The 2010s....
Marketing & Leadership Expertise – Served as Account Director at Omnicom Group’s top fundraising agency (2009–2012), leading omnichannel strategies for a multinational charity, and as CMO at English Ranch LMS (2013–2015), expanding the TESL platform into Italian and Chinese markets.
Executive & Academic Leadership – Executive Director at the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (US Western Region) and Higher Education Faculty (2015–2021) at Chapman University (Modern Languages & Marketing) and USC Marshall School of Business.
Professional Certifications & Digital Expertise – Google Professional Certifications in SEO, Marketing Analytics, AdWords, WordPress, and Digital Marketing; USC Center for Teaching Excellence certification in Accelerated Online Pedagogy.
The 2020s....
Business & Marketing Faculty – Served as a Clinical Professor at USC Marshall School of Business for 3 years, including online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Life & Career Transitions – Relocated to Sedona, AZ, with family after traveling between Italy and the U.S. during the pandemic. Worked as an Outdoor Adventures Advisor and Grand Canyon Expert Guide at Enchantment Resort for 2 years.
Entrepreneurship & Coaching – Founded My Journeys, LLC (2023–24) and earned professional certifications in Life Transformation Coaching, Business Leadership Coaching (Mindvalley University), and Business Breakthrough Coaching (BBA, Inc.).
