Margita Thompson
About Margita Thompson
Margita Thompson serves as the Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer at Aventiv Technologies, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in corporate communications across various industries, she has previously held senior roles at organizations such as California Resources Corporation and Disney Consumer Products.
Work at Aventiv Technologies
Margita Thompson serves as the Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer at Aventiv Technologies, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she established a dedicated outreach department aimed at fostering partnerships among incarcerated individuals, their families, support groups, and correctional authorities. She revitalized the government relations division to proactively engage with policymakers, aligning the Public Affairs team with business objectives to support sales growth and operational enhancements. Under her leadership, Aventiv Technologies achieved a majority ratio of positive media coverage by focusing on bridging the digital divide in correctional facilities.
Previous Experience in Communications
Margita Thompson has extensive experience in communications across various organizations. She worked at California Resources Corporation as Vice President of Communications from 2014 to 2018 and later served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Outreach from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield from 2021 to 2022 and Vice President of External Communications at Disney Consumer Products from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President, Corporate Communications & Latino Programs Officer at Health Net from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Margita Thompson holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard Kennedy School, where she studied Business and Government. She also completed the Latino Leadership Institute at UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2010. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background supports her expertise in communications, public affairs, and community engagement.
Professional Affiliations
Since 2021, Margita Thompson has been a member of Chief, an organization dedicated to supporting women in executive roles. This affiliation reflects her commitment to leadership and community engagement within the professional landscape. Her involvement with Chief aligns with her extensive experience in communications and public affairs, further enhancing her professional network.