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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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Joy as a Communications Strategy: Engaging K-12 Families Beyond Announcements

Families of PreK-12 students receive countless school messages every week, many of which go unread or only get a quick scan. Too often, these communications feel transactional, filled with details but lacking connection. What if ...

Published on: November 12, 2025

Engaging the Digital Generation at Herzing University

Resources from Engaging the Digital Generation Humanizing Online Tools for Teaching & Connection Resources from Engaging the Digital Generation Humanizing Online Tools for Teaching & Connection Session Description How do we keep authenticity and connection ...

Published on: October 8, 2025

Building an Executive Communications Strategy for the Next Generation of Campus Leaders

Resources from Building an Executive Communications Strategy for the Next Generation of Campus Leaders NASPA 2025 Resources from Building an Executive Communications Strategy NASPA 2025 Session Description This session is designed to equip campus leaders ...

Published on: March 18, 2025

Growing Pains: Is Your Division’s Marketing Strategy and Structure Stuck

Resources from Growing Pains Is Your Division’s Marketing Strategy and Structure Stuck in the Past? NASPA 2025 Resources from Growing Pains: Is Your Division’s Marketing Strategy and Structure Stuck in the Past? NASPA 2025 Session ...

Published on: March 17, 2025

Is Student Affairs Ready for Influencer Marketing?

Whether on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, Influencers are everywhere. So, how can higher education better approach marketing and communications strategies to positively influence current and future students?

Published on: February 15, 2025

UNLV Student Life Professional Development

Resources from UNLV Student Life Professional Development Day Resources from UNLV Student Life Professional Development Day Keynote: Meaning Behind the Screen – Humanizing Digital Engagement in Higher Education As technology and social media evolve at ...

Published on: October 30, 2024

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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