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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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Has College Become Uncool?

We'll discuss how Generations Z and Alpha are shifting their interests and address the current reputation challenges faced by institutions. We'll also explore necessary changes to ensure colleges remain appealing and relevant by adapting to ...

The Rise of the Higher Ed Partner: Reshaping Campuses from the Outside In

In this candid discussion, we'll explore why so many pros are gravitating toward EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies. We'll also tackle the big questions about the long-term viability and real benefits of these ...

The Heartwork of Higher Ed Marketing and Communications

This keynote explores how marketing and communications professionals can leverage the power of digital engagement to meet enrollment goals but integrate purpose-driven strategies to build a deeper sense of belonging for students to alumni, and ...

Real Talk Higher Ed: Steering Through Chaos with a Wellness Compass

Join us for our inaugural Real Talk Higher Ed Series discussion, Steering Through Chaos With A Wellness Compass, where we’ll have open and honest conversations about burnout, professional loneliness, and the ever-present question, "Will summer ...

Meaning Behind the Screen

Resources from Meaning Behind the Screen Humanizing the Digital Experience in Higher Education 2024 NASPA Virtual Conference Resources from Meaning Behind the Screen Humanizing the Digital Experience in Higher Education 2024 NASPA Virtual Conference Session ...

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?

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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Rebekah Tilley

Assistant Vice President, University of Iowa Center for Advancement

Rebekah Tilley is the assistant vice president of communication and marketing for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA). In that role she supports fundraising and alumni engagement efforts for the university, including its CASE Gold winning Iowa Magazine, and serves UICA in a variety of strategic communication efforts.

Previously she was the director of strategic communication for the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, and the director of communication for the University of Kentucky College of Law. She is a Kentucky native and a proud alum of the University of Kentucky.

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