Take it from the Ironwoman

Dorie Klissas - Marketing and Communication - Ep. 451

Episode Summary

What a multifaceted episode: - Former Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, an Emmy-winning TV producer, and a former nationally ranked junior tennis player who was recruited to Harvard. - She comes from a family of immigrants from Greece, building a motel in Southampton, playing tennis, going to Harvard. - Connecting with others and being curious brought her to many travels around the globe. - What is next? She is starting her own marketing and PR company, working with nonprofits and exploring sports marketing, while also advocating for women’s equality and feminism.

Episode Notes

Dorie Klissas is a former Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at leading New York and New Jersey health systems and an Emmy Award-winning network television producer. She has a proven track record leading comprehensive marketing campaigns that span media relations, digital engagement, and brand strategy. She is passionate about advancing journalism integrity, public health, and health equity. She champions the role of athletic participation in cultivating leadership skills among women and supporting gender equality in sports and business. Dorie is committed to helping prepare the next generation to succeed in the business world.

Regarding my sports, I was a nationally ranked junior tennis player recruited to play for Harvard. However, I was injured before freshman tennis training and only played two tennis matches at Harvard. I had to work hard to discover a new identity, and luckily, I found television, which I immediately noted was a team sport. I play singles, ladies doubles, and mixed doubles on various USTA tennis teams in New York. In March, I played in a national tennis tournament called the Grand Dames in Florida, where I lost in the first round. I had a great time. I have been playing golf for five years and want to work on breaking 90 -- currently at 100 as my best score.

Follow her: http://dorieklissas.com/site/about