Director of Marketing & Sales
Cristina Venturini joined the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra staff in June 2016 and works as the Director of Marketing & Sales leading the work of the marketing and patron services team. During her tenure, the Philharmonic successfully moved into the new state of the art Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Performing Ats Center in the Spring of 2022 and was one of only a handful of orchestras throughout the nation to perform their full season through the COVID-19 pandemic, performing at Exploria Stadium, city parks, and even parking lots. During her time at the Philharmonic, there has been tremendous growth in programming, ticket sales, and the budget of the organization. She has overseen a complete rebrand, website overhaul, and worked on various large scale projects including the 25th Anniversary Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma, 40th Anniversary Star Wars Celebration with John Williams, and 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World featuring Christina Aguilera streaming globally on Disney+.
She brings over 15 years of marketing, campaign management, media, and arts administration experience to the orchestra. She is passionate about elevating the arts and culture experience in Central Florida and actively works to partner with other organizations to amplify the work throughout the community. She serves on the Visit Orlando Global Marketing Committee and the United Arts Cultural Tourism Steering Committee.
Previously she worked in marketing at tech startup Code School, in project management for Defense Contractor, AVT Simulation, and at the University of Central Florida Department of Music. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Event Management from the University of Central Florida – GO KNIGHTS! In her spare time, she volunteers with Encore Performing Arts, enjoys playing the French Horn with various community groups, and volunteers with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.
Phone: 407.896.6700 x223