Spotlight on Leadership: Venice Cid’s Journey of Communication and Service

We are thrilled to feature Venice Cid in this month’s Member Spotlight on the District 46 website. Venice is a dynamic C-Suite Executive Administrative Management Leader with over 20 years of experience in Corporate, Higher Education, and Non-profit sectors. Her expertise in enhancing organizational synergy and driving communication has been recognized across various high-level positions.

Venice holds a Master of Public Administration from Metropolitan College of New York, where her thesis emphasized “The Importance of Effective Communication in a College Community.” Her passion for leadership and administration shines through her involvement in various special event projects, including the logistics and planning team for The Nature Conservancy Global Marketing Conference in Vancouver, Canada.

A dedicated volunteer, Venice is deeply committed to Cancer Awareness, Research, and Survivorship. She has volunteered for notable organizations like Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Recently, she received a volunteerism award certificate for her leadership role in the 2023 A Fresh Chapter Global Annual Summit.

In Toastmasters, Venice has been an active member since 2021, exploring the Strategic Relationships pathway. She has delivered speeches on diverse topics such as Cross-Cultural Understanding, Networking, and Leadership. Her recent accolade as Best Speaker for moderating a panel discussion on Leadership at a global summit underscores her skill and dedication to fostering diverse perspectives within the community.

Currently, Venice serves on the Executive Leadership Committee of Columbia University Toastmasters Club and was a judge in the club’s 2024 International and Humorous Speech Contest.

Venice’s experiences in Toastmasters, coupled with her extensive career in digital marketing and philanthropy, paint a vivid picture of innovation, resilience, and far-reaching influence. Her story exemplifies the essence of true leadership: excelling professionally while using one’s talents and passions to make a meaningful impact on society.