Rhea who?
(rhea:RAY-UH)
NEW YORK, USA // HAVAS HEALTH SVP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Rhea is a creative leader with over two decades of experience in both general market and healthcare advertising. Passionate about storytelling, she excels at bringing client visions to life through thoughtful, innovative craft. With a background in design, Rhea leads with curiosity, patience, and enthusiasm, fostering collaboration that drives strategic, groundbreaking creative work.
Her career spans top-tier agencies across North America and Europe, deepening her connection to culture, people, and the global advertising landscape. She has led the development of HCP and DTC campaigns for major healthcare brands, including Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Sanofi, Pfizer, Organon, Novartis, and AstraZeneca.
Beyond the agency world, Rhea has been a longtime instructor at Miami Ad School in Europe and North America, mentoring and developing emerging creative talent. Driven by a passion for health and wellness, she is committed to merging science and creativity to improve lives and inspire meaningful change.
In 2026, her creative work was recognized at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, New York Festivals, and The One Show. She looks forward to continuing help shape the future of the industry while driving meaningful impact for her clients.
Rhea is a proud wife to Michael, a loving mother to thier beautiful son Luke, and a fitness junkie.
AWARDS / HONORS
2007, D&AD
2007, International Young Guns
2007, International Applied Arts
2007, Gold Addy, Silver Addy
2007, Graphis New Talent
2008, Gold Addy, Silver Addy
2011, Luerzer's Archive
2011, D&AD
2012, DDP Germany Merit / Social Media
2012, DDP Germany Merit / Consumer Marketing
2012, D&AD
2012, Cannes Shortlist
2012, Deutsche Post, Silver
2012, Lurzer’s Archive
2016, Gold, Bronze, Silver, Best in Show Addy
2017, Lurzer’s Archive
2019, Bronze,The Show MN
2025, Clio: Gold, Silver, 2x Bronze
2025, The Telly Awards, Gold
2026, Cannes shortlist
2026, One Show, Bronze