Hi, I’m Haley!
I’m a brand marketing and communications leader who helps mission-driven startups build beloved brands.
With deep expertise in strategic communications and a track record of scaling up brand and marketing for a high-growth, VC-backed startup, I thrive at the intersection of brand, community, and culture—driving purpose and business results.
I’ve been told I’m good at “running through walls” to get things done. I’d simply say I have grit, a problem-solving leadership approach, and a generalist mindset.
Bold ideas.
Strategic bets.
Meaningful impact.
> I’ve built an aspirational brand from Series A to Unicorn around a community of powerful women;
> led communications for the largest-ever racial equity commitment by a Fortune 500 company;
> secured features in outlets like the Wall Street Journal, TIME, and CNN, an op-ed in The New York Times, and an Editorial by The New York Times Editorial Board.
> worked with Beyoncé’s team on a concert to combat extreme poverty;
> cemented a U.S. Senator’s brand as a champion for sexual assault survivors;
> made a sweatshirt go viral on LinkedIn;
> leveraged international press to help free 17+ women imprisoned as a result of abortion bans;
> led a delegation of legislators to an El Salvadoran prison, spurring a CBS News documentary.
My Expertise
Brand Strategy
Build the roadmap for your brand to differentiate your offering and articulate your value. Mission, vision, narrative, go-to-market, brand story.
Brand Campaign Development
Develop an insight-driven creative campaign to resonate with your core audience. Campaign strategy, budget and resourcing, agency RFP and oversight.
Communications Strategy
Strategies to drive awareness, get buy-in, or navigate change with critical stakeholders. GTM/launch strategies, messaging & positioning, crisis response strategy, media relations.
Team Leadership
Provide direction, remove roadblocks, create cohesion, and build a high-performing, resilient team to drive increased impact.
Social Media Strategy
Identify and build a content strategy on the right organic channels to reach your audience. Channel and content strategy.
Content & Thought Leadership
Create a strategy that builds credibility and visibility for your brand—and your executives. Content strategy [social, podcast, blogs], speaking engaegments, bylines.