Francesca leads strategic communications campaigns for cultural organizations in the contemporary art and architecture sectors, with specializations in ultra-contemporary art, public art, new building projects, and leadership transitions. She brings deep experience working with museums, galleries, art fairs, and non-profits, helping institutions navigate pivotal moments and connect meaningfully with audiences. Francesca’s recent clients include Art21, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, James Cohan Gallery, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Joyce Foundation.

Prior to joining R+A in 2020, Francesca worked at a Chicago-based communications firm, where she led publicity campaigns for clients including EXPO CHICAGO, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Chicago Artists Coalition. She serves on the advisory board for Fountain House Gallery & Studio, a non-profit supporting artists in New York living with mental illness, and previously served on the executive board of Arts of Life, Inc. She has also volunteered with the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP).

Francesca graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art & Design and minors in History of Art and Museum Studies. Her publication 127 Years of Design 1890–2017: The Michigan Daily was the first book written by an undergraduate to be published by Michigan Publishing.