Advisory Board Member

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Dr. Lewis's career has been a trail of accomplishments starting with the Washington Wizards, where she was instrumental in the “Jordan Effect”, a marketing campaign focused on NBA legend Michael Jordan while he was affiliated with the team. At Viacom, Rita not only worked on over 100 branding events and award shows, but she was also a critical factor in the re-branding of two of BET’s networks. Her notable time at Discovery Communications resulted in her receiving the company’s Stellar Award for outstanding performance for two consecutive years for her work in Human Resources, Global Communications and on work-life balance programs. Currently, Rita is a public relations, social media, and marketing professional at the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music, & Entertainment under the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser.

A student of life, Rita received her bachelor's degree in Arts In Communications from the University of Maryland at College Park, studied for her Master of Science degree in Marketing & MBA Program with the University of Maryland University Global Campus, and her Ph.D. in Humanitarianism from The Global of International Alliance School Program.

• Recipient of the President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award 
• Recipient of the prestigious, accredited 2020 National Community Honorary Doctorate for Humanitarianism