Our Team
We dedicate our deep expertise, and our passion for the transformative power of education, to advancing your institution and its service to your communities.
Experts Dedicated to Your Success
Our Team

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist

Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist

Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist

Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management

Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management

Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management

Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager

Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager

Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager

Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions

Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions

Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions

Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching

Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching

Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching

Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography

Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography

Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders

Put Crisis Readiness to Use Now: Key Steps for Higher Ed Leaders

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Evolving with Purpose: The Meaning Behind Our New Brand

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Campaign 101: 7 Key Ingredients of a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders

Put Crisis Readiness to Use Now: Key Steps for Higher Ed Leaders

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Evolving with Purpose: The Meaning Behind Our New Brand

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Campaign 101: 7 Key Ingredients of a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders

Put Crisis Readiness to Use Now: Key Steps for Higher Ed Leaders

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Evolving with Purpose: The Meaning Behind Our New Brand

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Campaign 101: 7 Key Ingredients of a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders

Put Crisis Readiness to Use Now: Key Steps for Higher Ed Leaders

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Evolving with Purpose: The Meaning Behind Our New Brand

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist

Campaign 101: 7 Key Ingredients of a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.