Empowering Your Mission with Human-Centered Digital Strategies

I help campuses, organizations, and leaders improve how they communicate and connect online.

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Transform How You Lead, Communicate, and Connect

Hi, I’m Dr. Josie Ahlquist — a consultant, executive coach, and speaker passionate about helping mission-driven organizations lead with clarity and connection in digital spaces. I specialize in digital leadership, social media strategy, and marketing consulting rooted in authenticity, research, and real-world results.

From professional associations and campus divisions to institutions and individual leaders, I partner with clients across the higher education ecosystem and beyond to strengthen their digital presence and engage their communities. My work is centered on helping teams and individuals navigate today’s digital demands with purpose, strategy, and heart.

Whether you’re managing a social media account, leading a unit, or guiding a national organization, I’ll help you:

Build a values-driven marketing and communications strategy
Show up as a confident, authentic digital leader
Align your digital efforts with data-driven engagement and impact
Train your team in ethical, inclusive digital practices

Coaching, Strategy, and Social Media Solutions

Higher Education Digital Marketing & Communications

I help institutions, organizations and campus executives refine their communications and marketing efforts — and support our students more effectively.

Whether you’re strengthening your social media strategy, building user-friendly online resources, or exploring new digital leadership practices, I bring practical insights backed by research.

Association and Nonprofit Marketing

I partner with professional associations to strengthen their digital presence, grow member engagement, and align marketing efforts with the mission.

From strategic planning to social media campaigns, my team’s tailored support helps associations connect with current and future members, promote events, and build lasting impact in the higher education community.

Consulting for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

I offer coaching and consulting services to a variety of small businesses and mission-driven leaders..

Together, we will activate and elevate a branded digital presence that supports your mission and aligns with your organization’s strategic goals.

My approach combines strategic insight with creative execution to help you stand out and grow with purpose.

Successful associations don’t just communicate. They connect.

Trusted by Institutions and Organizations Since 2013

[Josie's] guidance was invaluable in navigating the evolving digital landscape while staying true to our institutional values. I highly recommend Dr. Ahlquist to any educational leader looking to elevate their digital engagement efforts.

Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee

President, Community College of Aurora

I have partnered with Dr. Josie as an organizational communications strategist, coach, and speaker for more than five years, and her work has consistently helped achieve clarity and impact. She brings purpose, insight, and positive energy to every engagement and excels at aligning tools, messages, and platforms to strategic goals.

Dr. Leanna Fenneberg

Senior Vice President for Student Life, Duquesne University

As someone new to executive leadership, Dr. Ahlquist has been instrumental in developing my voice and digital presence. Prior to this role, I was disconnected from social media, and she has been incredibly patient with me in teaching me about all aspects of digital media, from the basics to techniques to maximize the reach of my posts, thought pieces, etc.