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Join us for Conversations with Women of Distinction, welcoming Andrea McHugh!

At this series of fireside chats with a local Woman of Distinction and Chamber President & CEO, Erin Donovan-Boyle, guests will hear a 20 - 30-minute conversation and have the opportunity to ask questions of the guest while enjoying a continental breakfast. Following Q&A, guests are welcome to stay and network!

About our Woman of Distinction:

With an impressive 20-year tenure in the media and communications space, Andrea McHugh has distinguished herself by helping companies, organizations and brands navigate the evolving communications landscape, elevating their visibility and telling their story in a mindful, meaningful way.

As a writer, public relations leader, marketing and content strategist, she’s merged traditional PR with influencer strategy, digital storytelling and emerging media to connect brands with the audiences that matter most, landing client placement in such outlets as The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, on Good Morning America, The Today Show and top tier outlets worldwide. McHugh has also partnered with acclaimed PR agencies specializing in tourism, travel, and hospitality on national client-specific campaigns. 

Leveraging the ability to connect with an audience, she’s a familiar face at conferences and events as an emcee, host or panelist speaking on travel and hospitality, food and wine, culturally relevant topics and leading firesides with leaders in the field. McHugh holds a WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, has served as a judge for the James Beard Foundation, is a regular correspondent for The Boston Globe, and her bylines can be found in Wine Enthusiast, Parade, U.S. News & World Report, BBC Travel, Business Insider, Rhode Island Monthly and more.