Chiara Canzi, M.A.
Chief Communications Officer
Chiara Canzi, MA, is responsible for optimizing internal and external communications at Med Aditus, including website management, print and social media communications, and public relations. Chiara works with the leadership to enhance and convey Med Aditus brand and to manage stakeholder relations, and serves as a liaison with the Board of Directors.
Chiara has spent her professional life telling stories. She began as a news reporter with C-VILLE Weekly in Charlottesville, Virginia where she covered local political campaigns and all aspects of city government. As a news reporter, and as Manager of Marketing & Communications at the University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group (UVA LVG), Chiara delivered effective marketing strategies for a vast array of customers and constituents. Chiara has expertise in public and media relations, content, and digital communications.
In her role as Manager, Marketing & Communications with the UVA LVG, Chiara crafted communications material for UVA faculty members’ newly discovered and revolutionary innovations. Chiara worked with nascent ventures to produce content, announcing a groundbreaking technology making its entrance onto the world stage. Chiara has worked closely with university administrators to create engagement activities between their constituents and UVA LVG team members. Chiara developed strong relationships with UVA companies and community members through her service as a board member of the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC).
Chiara has worked with nonprofits and has served on several boards, most currently as a board member of the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation.