Nina Schumann is a Chicago-based communications strategist with a passion for shaping narratives, safeguarding reputations and building relevance for some of today’s most iconic and influential brands. At Zeno Group — the award-winning global integrated communications agency born from PR — she leads bold, earned-first campaigns with deep expertise in media strategy, brand positioning and reputation management across the food & beverage, finance and tech sectors.

Nina drives impact for brands navigating today’s evolving media, consumer and cultural landscape, including The Coca-Cola Company, Topo Chico, Chick-fil-A, Robinhood, Ally Bank and Simply Beverages. She helps high-profile companies manage complex moments with clarity and confidence — delivering strategic counsel and resonant storytelling to build trust and long-term brand love.

Known for her sharp media instincts, trend fluency, creativity and calm under pressure, Nina thrives at the intersection of earned media, culture and strategy — whether inserting brands into the zeitgeist or guiding them through moments of risk.

A multidisciplinary thinker representing next-generation PR leadership, Nina graduated magna cum laude from Miami University with a double major in Strategic Communication and Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD) and a minor in Digital Marketing.

To connect, please reach out at nina.schumann@zenogroup.com.