Interim Leadership
When a leader leaves, new questions arrive fast.
Who will guide the team through the next phase?
How do we keep work moving without losing focus or quality?
Who will advise the president and cabinet on sensitive communications and PR issues?
What happens to the major initiatives already underway?
How do we maintain stability—and morale—through uncertainty?
We step in to provide the experienced guidance and fresh direction that transitions in communications and marketing leadership demand.
Our Expertise
Partners in Interim Communications & Marketing Leadership
Our senior executives Pete Mackey and Melanie Moran—who served on-campus for decades—have led teams as interim vice presidents for a wide range of institutions, including:
Across every engagement, our goal is the same:
To provide the leadership, strategic clarity, and creative contributions that help your institution keep thriving.
We support institutions with
VP- and CCO-level judgment, serving as the communications leader while maintaining momentum on priority work.
Counsel for presidents and cabinets, bringing experienced perspective to executive decisions.
Team leadership and staff development, providing guidance, stability, and professional support to communications teams.
Assessment of current structures, identifying gaps, strengths, and opportunities to reset before the next leader arrives.
Strategic project management, ensuring branding, campaign, marketing, and communications initiatives stay on track.
Message alignment for strong campus communications during leadership transitions.
Onboarding support for the incoming leader to set them up for success.