Meet The Founder

About Nancy Ottino

Nancy Ottino is the founder of The Socialites Club and has built a career spanning marketing, interior design, public relations, publishing, and event planning.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from the University of San Francisco, Nancy began her career as a Marketing Manager at Intel. She later studied Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in San Francisco, founded her own interior design firm, and went on to oversee the design of 42 luxury furniture stores throughout California.

After relocating to Connecticut, Nancy founded The Idea Group, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm specializing in the interior design and home furnishings industry. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Country Living, and many other national publications. She is also the author of a bestselling design book and has worked behind the scenes on HGTV programming.

Today, Nancy lives in Fort Collins and brings nearly five decades of experience to The Socialites Club, creating elegant gatherings where beautiful surroundings, gracious hospitality, and lasting friendships come together.