ABOUT  TUNI SCHARTNER

Tuni is RI’s Economic Gardener, a master strategist, a passionate leader, an influential speaker, a strong businesswoman, and, most importantly, a local community leader.

For her, strategic planning and development for entrepreneurs, local small businesses, and communities are more of a calling than a profession. When it comes to helping others succeed, she is relentless. Tuni is proficient in community building, team development, brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations, SEO, event planning, and more!

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In addition to running TS Consulting, Tuni has been and continues to be actively involved in local and state-level programs and initiatives, including:

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• Co-founder and Director for The Hive RI, Southern RI's first coworking space

• Director of Marketing for the community-based economic development initiative at the Mill at Lafayette

• Inaugural Director of Innovate Newport

• Executive Director of District Hall/Venture Cafe Providence

• Mentor for VMS of RI (now RI Hub's Venture Mentoring Service) 

• Member of Congressman Langevin's Strengthening RI Advisory Committee

• Volunteer mentor/coach/judge for many educational institutions including Rocky Hill Country Day School’s Hack for Global Good, The MET School's E-Center, URI, and Salve Regina University. 

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Accolades 

*RI Small Business Journal's 2016 Entrepreneurial Women to Watch 'Community Champion' Award Recipient

*Providence Business News Women in Business Awards Honoree 2018

*GoLocalProv 18 Who Made a Difference in 2018

*2020 Rhode Island Inno Blazer Winner, Nonprofit Category