Colette oversees CPA.com's marketing, branding, corporate communications, public relations, and social media functions. In this role, she leads a team to develop and execute strategies that support revenue growth, drive awareness & demand, and positively elevate the reputation of CPA.com, its leadership and its technology partners. Colette has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and public relations, serving organizations across the consumer goods, technology and finance industries. She came to CPA.com from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), where she lead integrated communication programs to promote key management and public accounting programs to members, customers, profession influencers and the media. Colette is a recognized leader who is passionate about helping people develop their skills to achieve their full potential. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland as well as several professional certifications in digital marketing and social media. She resides outside of Washington, D.C., with her husband and two children.