Jackie Piccolo serves as the head of business development at RF|Binder, a leading communications and consulting firm, where she oversees all business development and marketing efforts for the firm. In addition, she works alongside the firm's CEO, Board of Directors, and executive team on strategic initiatives that will help position the firm for growth in an ever-changing marketplace. Prior to working in business development, Jackie managed marketing and communications campaigns for both start-up and Fortune 500 Brands across the food and beverage, wellness, and agriculture industries. She also has worked extensively with non-profits and foundations and has a deep passion for helping organizations and initiatives driven by social impact and sustainability, like BUGS. Through her experiences, Jackie brings a unique combination of expertise areas to the BUGS board, including growth strategy and business development, strategic planning, marketing and branding, communications, operations, and employee relations. Jackie holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, and received her Bachelors of Science in Public Relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. Jackie is Co-Chair of the Board and also serves on the Governance and Nominating Committee.