Mastering Strategic Communication for Organizational Impact Key Takeaways

The panel brought together industry leaders, including leading emotional intelligence experts, wellness directors, and hedge fund leadership for a premier educational and networking experience.

Check out the best moments below!

Educational panel discussions
Peer-to-peer connections
Dinner, Drinks, & Networking

Educational panel discussions
Peer-to-peer connections
Dinner, Drinks, & Networking

The panel brought together industry leaders, including leading emotional intelligence experts, wellness directors, and hedge fund leadership for a premier educational and networking experience.

Check out the best moments below!

Educational panel discussions
Peer-to-peer connections
Dinner, Drinks, & Networking

110+

In-Person Attendees

65+

Virtual Attendees

113+

Organizations

6

Speakers

Host

Rich Bello

Co–Founder & COO, Blue Ridge Capital

CEO, Arootah

Rich Bello is a highly successful leader of executives in the alternative investment industry. Rich co-founded and serves as the COO of Blue Ridge Capital, an industry-leading hedge fund that grew to more than $10 billion in AUM. He is a sought-after coach, advisor, and speaker, empowering leaders to reach their full potential. Rich is also the CEO of Arootah, an executive coaching and business advisory firm that leverages technology to provide clarity, strategy, and accountability. Rich serves on the advisory board of directors for iMentor, a nonprofit organization that has mentored over 36,000 underserved students.

Rich Bello

Co–Founder & COO, Blue Ridge Capital
CEO, Arootah

Rich Bello is a highly successful leader of executives in the alternative investment industry. Rich co-founded and serves as the COO of Blue Ridge Capital, an industry-leading hedge fund that grew to more than $10 billion in AUM. He is a sought-after coach, advisor, and speaker, empowering leaders to reach their full potential. Rich is also the CEO of Arootah, an executive coaching and business advisory firm that leverages technology to provide clarity, strategy, and accountability. Rich serves on the advisory board of directors for iMentor, a nonprofit organization that has mentored over 36,000 underserved students.

Featuring Keynote Speakers

Raele Altano

Certified Communication Coach

Raele is a Certified Communication Coach and the founder of Well With Raele, where she empowers leaders to communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. She has coached professionals across various industries, helping them navigate complex conversations, advocate for themselves, and build executive presence. A member of the International Coaching Federation, Raele combines her leadership development expertise with personal insights to guide clients toward impactful communication and personal growth.

Featuring Keynote Speakers

Raele Altano

Certified Communication Coach

Raele is a Certified Communication Coach and the founder of Well With Raele, where she empowers leaders to communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. She has coached professionals across various industries, helping them navigate complex conversations, advocate for themselves, and build executive presence. A member of the International Coaching Federation, Raele combines her leadership development expertise with personal insights to guide clients toward impactful communication and personal growth.

Ellie Hearne
Communication Strategist

Ellie Hearne is a strategic communication expert and the founder of Pencil or Ink, specializing in helping leaders align culture and strategy to drive organizational success. She has partnered with executives at leading companies like Apple, Google, and Pfizer, enhancing leadership impact through effective communication. Ellie’s insights have been featured in The New York Times and Fast Company. She also serves on the board of the University of St Andrews American Foundation and has held advisory roles at Insights and Accountability Lab.

Christina Lobraico
Director of Executive Coaching, Arootah

Christina is an experienced executive coach specializing in leadership development and organizational growth. As Director of Executive Coaching at Arootah, she has spent the last four years helping leaders unlock their potential through personalized coaching and strategic guidance. Christina’s diverse background includes roles in business development, marketing coordination, and wellness instruction, giving her a unique perspective on holistic leadership.

As a contributor to The Communication Principles book, she applied her expertise to shaping key insights on strategic communication and leadership effectiveness.

Todd Grasley
Communication Specialist

Todd Grasley is a communications expert and storyteller, blending his background in journalism with his expertise in public relations. He has worked with major platforms like NBC, FloSports, and Fubo TV, and now partners with a diverse range of clients, from startups to C-Suite executives. Todd specializes in crafting strategic messaging that builds trust, influences audiences, and drives action. With a unique blend of journalistic experience and communication strategy, he helps clients navigate the complexities of messaging and achieve their goals.

Ellie Hearne

Communication Strategist

Ellie Hearne is a strategic communication expert and the founder of Pencil or Ink, specializing in helping leaders align culture and strategy to drive organizational success. She has partnered with executives at leading companies like Apple, Google, and Pfizer, enhancing leadership impact through effective communication. Ellie’s insights have been featured in The New York Times and Fast Company. She also serves on the board of the University of St Andrews American Foundation and has held advisory roles at Insights and Accountability Lab.

Christina Lobraico

Director of Executive Coaching Arootah

Christina is an experienced executive coach specializing in leadership development and organizational growth. As Director of Executive Coaching at Arootah, she has spent the last four years helping leaders unlock their potential through personalized coaching and strategic guidance. Christina’s diverse background includes roles in business development, marketing coordination, and wellness instruction, giving her a unique perspective on holistic leadership.

As a contributor to The Communication Principles book, she applied her expertise to shaping key insights on strategic communication and leadership effectiveness.

Todd Grasley

Communication Specialist

Todd Grasley is a communications expert and storyteller, blending his background in journalism with his expertise in public relations. He has worked with major platforms like NBC, FloSports, and Fubo TV, and now partners with a diverse range of clients, from startups to C-Suite executives. Todd specializes in crafting strategic messaging that builds trust, influences audiences, and drives action. With a unique blend of journalistic experience and communication strategy, he helps clients navigate the complexities of messaging and achieve their goals.