Regina Carswell Russo is Founder/CEO of RRight Now Communications, a strategic communications firm. Regina helps clients remove barriers to effective communication. With more than 30 years of communications, journalism, and media relations experience, Regina's clients include Duke Energy, Fifth Third Bank, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, The Port, Procter & Gamble, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Public Schools.

After retiring from broadcast journalism after 23 years, 15 years here in Cincinnati at FOX19, Regina transitioned to arts marketing as Director of Communications and Marketing at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Chief of Communications at the Contemporary Arts Center, where the Cincinnati Business Courier recognized her accomplishments with a C-Suite Award.

Regina brings innovation and creativity to solve complex communication problems for her clients in crisis communication, media relations, media interview coaching, brand reputation, and multicultural stakeholder engagement. RRight Now Communications' fastest growing client base is C-Suite women, helping them craft and elevate their authentic voice in their corporate leadership.

Regina’s vast number of Board appointments and awards include:

• National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Nominee

• Five Associated Press and Michigan Association Broadcaster Awards

• Cincinnati Magazine/ 2021, 2022, 2023 Power 300-Most Powerful Business Leaders

• 2022 YWCA Career Woman of Achievement

• Board Trustee, Cincinnati Opera (Executive Committee, Nominating Commitee)

• Ragan Communication/ PR Daily Communicator of the Year Award 2021

Regina is a native of Detroit, and lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.