Chelsea Bodow Bova
About Chelsea Bodow Bova
Chelsea Bodow Bova serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development for North America at Porter Novelli, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in public relations and business development, she has held senior roles at various prominent firms, including Real Chemistry and Edelman.
Work at Porter Novelli
Chelsea Bodow Bova has served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development for North America at Porter Novelli since 2022. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she focuses on developing business strategies that enhance the firm's market presence and client engagement. Her role involves leveraging her extensive experience in business development to drive growth and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Porter Novelli, Chelsea held significant roles in business development at various organizations. She worked as the Senior Director of Business Development at Real Chemistry from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she was the Director of U.S. Business Development Strategy at Edelman for eight years, from 2011 to 2019. These positions contributed to her expertise in crafting effective business development strategies.
Educational Background
Chelsea Bodow Bova has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Psychology from American University. This combination of studies provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and psychological principles relevant to business development.
Early Career and Internships
Chelsea began her career with various internships that provided her with experience in digital media and entertainment public relations. She interned at TheFashionList and Sunshine Sachs in 2008 and 2010, respectively, focusing on digital media and entertainment PR. Additionally, she gained experience in marketing and branded entertainment during her internship at CBS Television Distribution in 2009.
Background in Internal Communications
Chelsea has a strong background in internal communications, having worked as a Coordinator at Discovery Inc. from 2010 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for facilitating communication within the organization, which enhanced her understanding of corporate communication dynamics and internal stakeholder engagement.