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Leadership - Kristin Mele Grosso

Immediate Past Vice President

Occupation:
Manager of Marketing, The Pizzuti Companies
Education:
Masters of Science in Marketing and Communications, Franklin University; BA in Marketing and Leadership, University of Dayton
Lives In:
Columbus
Hometown:
Chagrin Falls (suburb of Cleveland), Ohio
Age:
29

About Kristin
I worked as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for Epcon Communities out of college, then was promoted to the Marketing Co-op Faciliator role where I managed the national franchise marketing program. Recently, I started as manager of marketing for The Pizzuti Companies, a full service real estate company.

Community Involvement and Interests
Volunteering and learning more about the Columbus community. Playing with my dog Buddy and trying new restaurants with friends.

What does Columbus offer young professionals?
Columbus offers young professionals the big city feel with the small town approach.

What do you hope members get out of their involvement in the CYP CLUB?
A place to connect with other like-minded young professionals. There's always someone or something that you can connect with at any one of our events.

Why did you join the CYP CLUB?
To become involved with the community and further my professional development.

What's your favorite CYP CLUB event and why?
That's a hard question. I like them all. But I would say that Date 2 Remember is my favorite because it's amazing to see such a large number of people coming together for a common cause. I would also say that Speed Networking is incredible for networking – you meet so many people in one night. And Old School Beer Game Night – well the name just says it all!

What is your favorite...

Local restaurant:
I love to eat and I think that Columbus has a great variety of local restaurants. A few of my favorites include Giuseppe's in Bexley, Marcella's, Martini, Kooma, Luce in Powell, and El Vaquero.
Hangout:
Bar Louie, and just being anywhere with friends.
Lunch spot:
CBC, High Street Grille and the Expresso Cafe
Local band:
Conspiracy
Radio station:
Channel 75 on Sirius Radio
TV show:
What show don’t I love? Grey's Anatomy, Big Brother, Gary Unmarried, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Law and Order
Movie:
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Place to shop:
Easton – specifically Macy's
Sports team:
Indians, Blue Jackets, Clippers
Thing about Columbus:
There are a lot of hidden gems – you just have to get out and find them.