Our Team
Michael Cinquino
CEO + CO-FOUNDER
Michael Cinquino is the creator of The Actor’s Approach to Compelling Communication™, a teachable system that applies the actor’s craft to business and everyday communication, developing confident, clear, and compelling communicators.
Michael has built a career at the intersection of performance, psychology, and leadership. He began his professional journey as a United States Navy Rescue Swimmer, where he learned to stay calm and decisive under extreme pressure. After being his military service, Michael earned his BA in Acting and Directing from DeSales University and went on to train at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts with William Esper, a protégé of Sanford Meisner. The program has produced actors such as Academy Award nominee Sebastian Stan, Emmy Award winner Tom Pelphrey, and Emmy nominees Kristin Davis and Calista Flockhart, carrying forward the Meisner lineage of authentic, presence-driven performance.
Michael then spent nearly a decade working directly with the founders of the CIO Strategy Exchange, an elite forum that brought together 25 Fortune 70 Chief Information Officers from organizations including Boeing, Goldman Sachs, the Department of Defense, and the Central Intelligence Agency. Behind closed doors, he witnessed how the world’s most powerful leaders navigate communication, trust, and influence at the highest levels.
Michael combines these experiences as a professor at the University of New Hampshire’s Paul College of Business and Economics, where he teaches The Work-Ready Communicator to emerging leaders. He is also founder of SoHo Creative Studio, where he helps executives, founders, and thought leaders translate their expertise into compelling video, podcasts, and keynote presence.
Pursuing a second master’s in Applied Psychology at Northwestern University, Michael deepens how he connects communication science and the psychology of presence.
He lives and works between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Brooklyn, New York.
Rebecca Lee
PROJECT DIRECTOR + CO-FOUNDER
As Co-Founder and Project Director of SoHo Creative Studio, Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and a multi-faceted design background to the team. Her 20+ year career spans digital products, textile development, and interior planning, showcasing her versatility and deep understanding of design across various mediums.
Rebecca’s unique ability to translate clients' business needs and brand stories into cohesive visual languages sets her apart. Her expertise includes creating logo designs that have gained recognition on both regional and national scales, reflecting her talent for crafting memorable and impactful brand identities.
In her role as Project Director, Rebecca ensures that project deliverables are executed efficiently and effectively, seamlessly blending her design expertise with her exceptional problem-solving skills. She is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout every stage of the design and production process, making certain that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations.
At SoHo Creative Studio, Rebecca leverages her comprehensive visual approach to transform brand identities across multiple industries nationwide. Her commitment to excellence and innovation drives her work, ensuring that each project she undertakes resonates with authenticity and clarity.
Rebecca's design acumen is complemented by her strategic thinking, making her an invaluable asset in aligning visual aesthetics with business goals. Her dedication to fostering meaningful connections through design aligns perfectly with SoHo Creative Studio’s mission to create engaging, high-quality video content that elevates brands and connects with audiences on a deeper level.
With a career marked by creativity and strategic insight, Rebecca continues to inspire and lead with a vision that bridges the gap between artistic expression and business success. She embodies the best of both worlds: a talented designer and an effective problem solver.