Interim
Leadership
Expert guidance to sustain momentum and drive results during times of transition.
Expert guidance to sustain momentum and drive results during times of transition.
Expert guidance to sustain momentum and drive results during times of transition.
Interim Leadership Support
Expertise you can count on.
Our team delivers continuity and expertise during transitions, when they are sometimes most needed.
Founder Pete Mackey, Ph.D., and colleagues Melanie Moran and Kim Verstandig bring extensive experience as interim leaders in higher education communications, marketing, and advancement.
From restructuring teams and focusing talent anew to managing crises and launching major initiatives and campaigns, we provide seamless leadership at critical institutional pivot points.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D., Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D., Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Melanie Moran, Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran, Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Kim Verstandig, Interim Advancement & Development Leader
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig, Interim Advancement & Development Leader
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D., Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D., Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Melanie Moran, Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran, Interim Communications & Marketing Leader
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Kim Verstandig, Interim Advancement & Development Leader
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig, Interim Advancement & Development Leader
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
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