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Join me for a webinar or workshop — whenever it fits in your schedule. Together, we’ll explore strategies for digital community-building and engagement-boosting marketing. In just an hour or two, you can learn new ways to build online connections, whether you’re at a college campus, a mission-focused association, or a business looking to make an impact.

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Behind the Account: How Executive Digital Presence Actually Gets Strategized

Behind the Account: How Executive Digital Presence Actually Gets Strategized The strategy and support behind campus leaders showing up with intention — in a high-stakes year. Nearly every campus leader has a digital presence. But ...

Published on: July 20, 2026

From Compliance to Care: Accessibility and Mental Health in Higher Ed

Resources from From Compliance to Care A webinar with Dr. Josie Ahlquist and Kristen Abell Accessibility and Mental Health in Higher Ed Welcome, and thank you for joining us! It was a delight to host ...

Published on: May 18, 2026

From Scratch to Strategy | NASPA 2026

Resources from From Scratch to Strategy Creating a Student Life Communications Area That Elevates Student Success Resources from From Scratch to Strategy Creating a Student Life Communications Area That Elevates Student Success Session Description What ...

Published on: March 5, 2026

Authenticity Over Automation | NASPA 2026

Resources from Authenticity Over Automation: VPSAs on Student-Centered Digital Leadership Resources from Authenticity Over Automation: VPSAs on Student-Centered Digital Leadership Session Description In a digital landscape crowded with automated, look-alike messages, students notice leaders who ...

Published on: March 5, 2026

Next-Level Leadership at Eastern Washington University

Resources from Next-Level Leadership Strategic Relationship-Building Session Description Professional development shouldn’t feel like an obligation — but staying connected to the field shouldn’t be optional either. This interactive session reframes “networking” as strategic relationship-building: a ...

Published on: January 29, 2026

About Josie

I’m Dr. Josie Ahlquist — digital engagement and leadership strategist, researcher, author, and educator. I help higher education professionals and mission-driven organizations harness the power of digital communication to lead with authenticity, build thriving online communities, and tell their stories with purpose.

Through my consulting work, I offer tailored, hands-on support in marketing and communications strategy, executive coaching, upskilling for teams, and keynote speaking. My approach is grounded in research and fueled by empathy, helping clients lead online with clarity and confidence.

You can follow my insights and interviews on my blog and podcast, with content featured by EdTech Magazine, Inside Higher Ed, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. I’m also the author of Digital Leadership in Higher Education (2020), an Amazon #1 New Release.

Let’s connect! You’ll find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky.

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