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Meet the Team
Caroline Scogna
Caroline Scogna is an accomplished marketing and communications executive with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, market expansion, and growth initiatives for B2B companies across technology, services, and education sectors.
She has led global marketing and brand transformation efforts across 22+ countries, driving measurable impact in digital engagement and market visibility. Known for her ability to bridge vision with execution, Caroline partners with leaders to develop scalable strategies that strengthen brands, accelerate revenue, and empower teams.
Prior to founding Síol Consulting, Caroline held senior roles in high-growth organizations, where she built go-to-market frameworks, redefined internal and external communications, and positioned brands for sustainable success.
She serves as an Advisory Board Member for Shenandoah University’s Transformative Leadership Program and is a Board Member for the Cyber Ohana Project. Caroline holds certifications in Scrum Mastery, PROSCI Change Management, and PMP coursework.
Caroline’s approach is grounded in strategic clarity, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to long-term growth.
Patricia Farruggio
Senior Consulting Partner
Patricia Farruggio is a seasoned education and engagement professional with more than 15 years of experience leading advancement initiatives, community programming, and strategic communications across independent schools, nonprofits, and wellness education.
She has directed mission-aligned events, launched programs that improved student retention and family satisfaction, and served in dual roles bridging academic and institutional priorities. Patricia is known for her ability to foster inclusive communities, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and align strategic goals with authentic engagement.
Her experience includes founding a wellness business that delivered yoga and mindfulness programs to schools and local organizations, as well as leading marketing and communications efforts in the nonprofit and telecom sectors. She is certified in AMS Elementary I–II and trained in the Montessori Model United Nations framework.
Patricia brings thoughtful planning, creative execution, and a deep commitment to student-centered leadership and institutional growth.
Teresa Cavanagh
Teresa Cavanagh is a senior talent acquisition and human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience leading workforce strategy and recruitment initiatives across higher education, technology, legal, and professional services organizations.
She has led full-cycle recruitment from entry-level through executive roles and is known for partnering closely with senior leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organizational development. Teresa brings a strategic, consultative approach to talent management, aligning hiring and people practices with long-term organizational goals.
Throughout her career, Teresa has designed and executed recruitment strategies for diverse functions including Information Technology, Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. Her expertise spans job architecture, salary benchmarking, succession planning, employee relations, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on building equitable, sustainable talent pipelines. She is recognized for fostering trusted partnerships with hiring managers and driving results that support growth and organizational effectiveness.
Teresa held senior recruiting and staffing leadership roles, including Resource and Engagement Manager at Linium Recruiting and Owner of Mercer Technology Consultants. In these roles, she successfully placed professionals nationwide while overseeing all aspects of business operations. She began her career as an HR consultant and paralegal, providing comprehensive human resources and legal support to organizations across multiple industries.
Teresa’s approach is grounded in strategic alignment, relationship-driven leadership, and a commitment to building people-centered organizations.