I'm Kelly Ferraro, a senior communications strategist with 15+ years leading brand, PR, and investor communications across AI, legal, financial services, supply chain, and biotech/health care. I’m the founder of River North Communications, a boutique advisory known for helping complex, high-stakes companies translate tech innovation into credible, market-moving narratives. I build scalable communications platforms around AI infrastructure, data platforms, fintech, stable coins, and biotech, delivering narrative frameworks and investor messaging that resonate with real-world audiences while aligning with market trends and business objectives. I regularly secure top-tier media coverage and serve as a trusted partner to founders, CEOs, and investors at pivotal moments of positioning, launches, crisis communications, and growth.

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I'm Kelly Ferraro, a senior communications strategist with 15+ years leading brand, PR, and investor communications across AI, legal, financial services, supply chain, and biotech/health care. I’m the founder of River North Communications, a boutique advisory known for helping complex, high-stakes companies translate tech innovation into credible, market-moving narratives. I build scalable communications platforms around AI infrastructure, data platforms, fintech, stable coins, and biotech, delivering narrative frameworks and investor messaging that resonate with real-world audiences while aligning with market trends and business objectives. I regularly secure top-tier media coverage and serve as a trusted partner to founders, CEOs, and investors at pivotal moments of positioning, launches, crisis communications, and growth.

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I’m Kelly Ferraro, a senior communications strategist with 15+ years leading brand, PR, and investor communications across AI, legal, financial services, supply chain, and biotech/health care. I’m the founder of River North Communications, a boutique advisory known for helping complex, high-stakes companies translate tech innovation into credible, market-moving narratives.

I build scalable communications platforms around AI infrastructure, data platforms, fintech, stable coins, and biotech, delivering narrative frameworks and investor messaging that resonate with real-world audiences while aligning with market trends and business objectives. I regularly secure top-tier media coverage and serve as a trusted partner to founders, CEOs, and investors at pivotal moments of positioning, launches, crisis communications, and growth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Head of Strategy at River North Communications
August 1, 2018 - Present
Found and lead a boutique advisory focused on corporate communications, thought leadership, and investor storytelling for complex, high-stakes technology and professional services clients. Build and execute positioning, messaging, and media strategies to support repositioning, growth, and market inflection. Develop narrative frameworks designed to resonate with real-world audiences and align with business objectives; secure top-tier media coverage and guide leadership storytelling. Recent clients include Altanine, GLD Partners, QIMA, SPX Management/Inside Options, Horizen Labs, Arch Block, Ledger, Mercer, and Lucid Capital Management.
Director & Chief Communications Officer at FMM Capital
March 1, 2013 - Present
Direct and oversee corporate communications for the portfolio, including River North and MAXAI, to elevate brand visibility in financial markets. Manage media relations, public affairs, and investor relations to strengthen market position and stakeholder engagement. Serve as primary spokesperson and represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and in the media.
Vice President, Corporate Access & Communications at Guggenheim Partners
October 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013
Lead communications strategies for corporate access initiatives and investor relations, shaping messaging and media engagement to support firm goals and client programs.
Vice President, Financial & Legal Communications at Rubenstein Associates
November 1, 2009 - October 1, 2010
Develop and execute communications campaigns for financial and legal clients, manage media outreach, client relationships, and overall public relations programs.
Senior Manager, Financial & Business Services at Gerson Lehman Group
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2009
Oversee financial and business services communications, supporting client campaigns and media relations.
Vice President, Corporate Communications at Bank of America / Bank of America Securities
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2007
Lead corporate communications for equity and investment banking initiatives, including media relations and investor relations, supporting firm-wide communications programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English at St. Joseph's College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences