about ACCENT STRATEGIES
Our vision is to be a leading consultancy focusing on the topics that matter most to empower today's leaders with the tools they need to succeed in business and leadership, and to transform organizations into thriving environments where talent flourishes.
Raffaella Lo Castro is the Founder and Chief Communications Strategist of Accent Strategies, with over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, media relations, influencer engagement, project management, and business development. She has worked with leading firms in Philadelphia and New York, managing campaigns for global pharmaceutical companies and consumer products.
In addition to her corporate expertise, Raffaella has a strong background in education management and has collaborated with the University of Pennsylvania to spearhead pre-college summer programs. She has also ventured into executive education, working with Fortune 1000 companies and leading business schools to develop high-performance teams.
Originally from South Africa, Raffaella holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA. She is a lifelong student of Opera and the performing arts, actively performing at events and with notable groups worldwide. Raffaella's artistic pursuits and business acumen allow her to draw from her extensive personal experience as an effective communicator and storyteller.
Through this unique combination, she inspires individuals and companies to discover their true purpose, cultivate a culture of creativity, and build authentic relationships both within the organization and beyond. Her unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking brings a fresh perspective to business innovation, helping clients stand out in today's competitive landscape.
Raffaella is a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists, Opera America, the Public Relations Society of America, the National Association of Women Business Owners, and POWER.
