Jeffrey Costantino
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Jeffrey Costantino
Communications Director
Raleigh, NC
Jeffrey (Jeff) Costantino serves as Communications Director at ReFED, helping the organization to connect to its key audiences with engaging and actionable content. Previously, he oversaw communications and marketing at the Western Union Foundation, which works to empower refugees and other migrants with education and workforce training. He also served as Managing Director for Marketing at Truth Initiative, a national public health nonprofit promoting tobacco-free lives.
Jeff's career began in advertising account service, where he worked with a range of clients at McCann-Erickson, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, and Henry J. Kaufman & Associates. He holds a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary.
Connect with me about
Communications and content strategy; Brand building; Media outreach; Public education; Writing
Speaking Engagements
Recent Conferences: Maine Wasted Food Solutions Summit (2025), Western NC Food Waste Solutions Summit (2023)
Recent Media: The Washington Post, The Guardian, AgFunder News, The Food Institute
Awards and Honors
David Ogilvy Award (Gold Level in "Public Service" Category) from Advertising Research Foundation; Radio Mercury-Award Finalist from Advertising Educational Foundation; CLIO Shortlist (Television/Cinema Category); National ADDY (Silver Level in Newspaper Category)
Fun Facts
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Quote: "You didn't come this far to only get this far." - Ben Alldis, Peloton instructor
Favorite Book: The Terror by Dan Simmons
Food He Struggles the Most Not to Waste: Celery
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