Strategic employee communications that
lead companies through transformation

Creative communicators, change champions

Smart Change

Pivot Strategies is an innovative communications agency with a relentless passion for the power of strategic employee communications and smart change management to transform your organization from the inside out. 

What sets us apart?

 

Bred Corporate, Gone Agency

We came up in the corporate trenches. Collectively, we bring hundreds of years of combined experience working with Fortune 500 companies, including some of the world’s most admired brands. Our seasoned team has walked the walk, and we know precisely what it takes to skillfully navigate a highly matrixed corporate environment. 

Realistic, with a side of global savviness

We always lead with infectious positivity — but we balance it with a strong dose of level-headed realism. And while we’re classic midwestern nice, we’re also sophisticated enough to operate on a global scale. Because of that, we know how to smoothly blend into your global organization and act as a fully integrated extension of your team.

Clarity in times of transformational change

We aren’t afraid of change. In fact, we rush straight toward it. We’re comfortable swimming in the muddy waters of uncertainty that transformation inevitably brings. We love nothing more than bringing much-needed clarity to teams and organizations undergoing complex, potentially destabilizing change.

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Our core values

Lead with Honorable Intent

We act with humility, sincerity and a commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable or unseen.

People can rely on us because we do what’s right, not what’s easy

Aim
Higher

We pursue excellence by stretching ourselves, elevating our game, and helping others rise with us.

Better isn’t optional, it’s who we are.

Bring the
Momentum

We are catalysts that spark clarity, drive alignment, and create the forward motion that projects need to succeed.

Our presence elevates the room, and our impact carries teams toward the finish line.

Be the One
That Delivers

We take full ownership, anticipating, executing and delivering results that build confidence.

We are the partners people count on when it matters most.

Meet our team

We’re a seasoned team of creative and strategic thinkers and relentless do-ers. 

Are you a communications rockstar? Want to join a growing team with a fantastic culture? Check out our careers page.

Leadership

Stacia Nelson

Founder
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Stacia Nelson

CEO and Founder
Prosci Certified
Multi-award Winning Leader
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Brendan Keenan

VP of Finance
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Brendan Keenan

Financial leadership
Accounting and revenue management
Policy compliance
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Bruce Johnson

Chief Operations Officer
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Bruce Johnson

Organizational transformation
Thought leadership
IT communications
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Client Services Leadership

Barbara Kompelien

Client Lead
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Barbara Kompelien

Strategic communicator
HR & IT Communications
Employee Engagment
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Jenny Niemela

Client Lead
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Jenny Niemela

Prosci certified change practitioner
Former business journalist
M&A communications
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Consultants

Abby Alvarez

Communications Consultant
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Abby Alvarez

Employee Engagement
Change Management
Creative Problem Solver
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Gina Belleme

Client Services Coordinator
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Gina Belleme

Chaos coordinator
Strategic thinker
G-suite guru
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Jamie Vargo

Senior Communications Consultant
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Jamie Vargo

HR, Benefits, HRIT and Community Relations communications
Communication strategy and execution
Change communications
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Jon Hilgers

Senior Communications Consultant
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Jon Hilgers

Resident Mathlete
Excel Wizard
Amazing Attention to Detail
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Katie Koranda

Communications Consultant
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Katie Koranda

Strategic communications
Content development and copywriting
Executive communications
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Lauren Fisher

Communications Consultant
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Lauren Fisher

Marketing Strategy
Certified Change Management Specialist
Certified Communications Management Professional®
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Leisa Jamison

Communications Consultant
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Leisa Jamison

Strategic storyteller
M&A communications
HR, IT and L&D communicator
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Patrick Leeney

Senior Business Development Representative
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Patrick Leeney

Account management
New business development
Advertising and marketing strategy
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Ramona Richards

Senior Communications Consultant
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Ramona Richards

Versatile team player
Change communicator
Brand Ambassador
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Savannah Dames

Communications Consultant
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Savannah Dames

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Shannon Arnold

Senior Communications Consultant, ESG Reporting & Sustainability Communications
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Shannon Arnold

Environmental, sustainability and governance
Strategic communications
Project management
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Tatiana Paolini Belotto

Change Management Consultant
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Tatiana Paolini Belotto

Organizational and cultural transformation
DEI expertise
Project management
Fluent in Spanish
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Creative

Paul Connolly

Marketing and Creative Director
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Paul Connolly

Branding and design pro
Experienced web strategist
Creative problem solver
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Jake Parrott

Creative Associate
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Jake Parrott

Experienced UX & UI Designer
Web Design & Development Expert
Video and Graphics Guru
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Wil Taylor

Creative Associate
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Wil Taylor

Branding
PowerPoint Design
All Things Adobe
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Stacia Nelson

Founder & CEO
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Stacia Nelson

Avid traveler
Loves being by the water
Enjoys running
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Growth

Operations

Tom Hesse

Finance & Operations Manager
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Tom Hesse

Resident Mathlete
Excel Wizard
Amazing Attention to Detail
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Brenda Smith

Human Resources Manager
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Brenda Smith

Creative event coordinator
Office and support superstar
HR Benefits and communications
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Dan Nelson

Finance
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Dan Nelson


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Ashlee Hilzendeger

Executive Assistant
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Ashlee Hilzendeger

Administration
Executive support
Event coordination
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