Nancy Roberts

Nancy Roberts has 20 years of experience in marketing and public relations, communications and project management for mission-driven organizations. As a co-founder of The Idea Hive consultancy, her current focus is sustainable communications strategy and social media for several nonprofit clients. Nancy writes regular blog posts focusing on global warming, pollution and progressive causes for Care2.com, the largest online community for healthy and green living.

Previously Nancy was Director of Marketing and PR for Chanticleer for five years. She was Director of Marketing for San Jose Symphony, COO for Opera World, and Information Service Director (in charge of research and publications) for OPERA America, the international service organization for professional opera. She serves on the board of directors of the vocal ensemble Clerestory and of the Alliance Francaise de San Francisco. Nancy has an M.B.A. in Sustainable Enterprise (GreenMBA), from Dominican University of California, and M.A. and B.A. degrees from George Washington University. She began her working life at the age of 17 as a professional ballet dancer in Europe.