Creative marketers,
complex problem solvers

Change makers

Pivot is a communications agency revolutionizing communications and change management in the Twin Cities market.

Pivot Strategies has over 500 years of combined experience working with Fortune 500 companies and some of the world’s most admired brands. We’re experts in organizational change management, internal communications and training.

We have developed a knack for connecting the right people to the right projects on the right teams. Our team is equipped to navigate complex working environments and problem-solve to reach diverse audiences through a multi-channel approach.

Our core values

Positive Mental Attitude

We bring the sunshine. We start with yes, enjoy new learning opportunities and encourage curiosity.

Better is Possible

We maintain a high bar for work output and uphold the premium standards of the Pivot brand and reputation.

Self-Care is Non-Negotiable

We lead with kindness and respect for each other and our clients. Our well-being is prioritized, which enables us to do great work.

Be the Change

We embrace change, face issues head-on and adapt quickly.

Unapologetically Hungry

Growth excites us and we are always looking for new opportunities, projects, clients and industries.

Meet our team

We’re a team of creative 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 & CEO

Stacia Nelson

CEO and Founder
Prosci Certified
Multi-award Winning Leader

Stephanie Joranson

President

Stephanie Joranson

Culture Creator
People Leader
Client Experience

Erin Heitkamp

SVP of Operations

Erin Heitkamp

Yale Graduate
Operational Excellence
Fluent in French

Krysta Larson

VP of Growth

Krysta Larson

HR + IT Communicator
Managed Global Teams
Agriculture + Agribusiness Advocate

Practice Leads

Brandy Chetsas

Practice Lead, Communications and Change

Brandy Chetsas

Executive Communications
Culture Transformations
Change Manager

Cathy McCarron

Practice Lead, ESG Reporting & Sustainability Communications

Cathy McCarron

ESG Reporting Leader
Experienced Sustainability Communicator
Materiality Assessments Expertise

Christina Barberot, PMP

Practice Lead, Communications

Christina Barberot, PMP

PMP, CCMP, Prosci Certified
Fluent in Spanish
Editorial strategist
Change management & communications

Tonya Welsch

Practice Lead, Communications

Tonya Welsch

Change Communicator
Technology transformations (SAP, ERP, payroll)
Corporate Jargon Buster
Prosci Certified

Consultants

Abby Alvarez

Communications Consultant

Abby Alvarez

Employee Engagement
Change Management
Creative Problem Solver

Alexandra Rudig

Communications Consultant

Alexandra Rudig

Strategic Communicator
Change Expert
Visual Storyteller

Anna Miller

Senior Communications Consultant

Anna Miller

O365 Expert
Internal Communications Champion
Avoids Technical Jargon

Barbara Kompelien

Communications Consultant

Barbara Kompelien

Strategic communicator
HR & IT Communications
Employee Engagment

Holly Eamon

Communications Consultant

Holly Eamon

Communications Athlete
Project go getter
Former Journalist

Jamie Vargo

Senior Communications Consultant

Jamie Vargo

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

Jenny Niemela

Senior Communications Consultant

Jenny Niemela

Former Business Journalist
MBA from Carlson School
M&A communications

John Nielson

Principal Change Management Consultant

John Nielson

Marketing minded change leader
Organizational transformations
ERP, HCM, CRM deployments

Jon Hilgers

Senior Communications Consultant

Jon Hilgers

Resident Mathlete
Excel Wizard
Amazing Attention to Detail

Kate Kenevan

Senior Change Management & Communications Consultant

Kate Kenevan

Change Management
Prosci Certified
MVPP Recipient

Kathy Spenler

Senior Communications Consultant

Kathy Spenler

Strategic communications partner
Employee engagement expert
Experienced writer and editor

Kirsten Norman

Senior Communications Consultant

Kirsten Norman

ERG/DEI strategist
HR + Benefits communications
M&A communications

Kris Goodman

Senior Communications Consultant

Kris Goodman

Customer & employee engagment
Program & product launch communications
Content strategist

Lauren Westbrook

Communications Consultant

Lauren Westbrook

Marketing Strategy
Leader of Leaders
Certified Communications Management Professional®

Leisa Jamison

Communications Consultant

Leisa Jamison

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

Lydia Hemmer

Communications Consultant

Lydia Hemmer

Employee Engagement
Dot connector
Storyteller

Megan Steil

Senior Communications Consultant

Megan Steil

M&A communications
Executive communications
Compelling storyteller

Ramona Richards

Senior Communications Consultant

Ramona Richards

Versatile team player
Change communicator
Brand Ambassador

Sara Keis

Communications Consultant

Sara Keis

Experienced writer
Expert editor
Skilled storyteller

Sara Moore

Senior Communications Consultant

Sara Moore

Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Communicator
HR, IT, Benefits communications

Tatiana Paolini Belotto

Change Management Consultant

Tatiana Paolini Belotto

Organizational and cultural transformation
DEI expertise
Project management
Fluent in Spanish

Creative

Paul Connolly

Creative Director

Paul Connolly

Branding and design pro
Experienced web strategist
Creative problem solver

Jake Parrott

Creative Associate

Jake Parrott

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

Wil Taylor

Creative Associate

Wil Taylor

Branding
PowerPoint Design
All Things Adobe

Stacia Nelson

Founder & CEO

Stacia Nelson

Avid traveler
Loves being by the water
Enjoys running

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Growth

Rachel Woodman

Marketing Director

Rachel Woodman

Marketing Strategy
Leader of Leaders
Project Manager

Savannah Byers

Marketing Associate

Savannah Byers

Creative Writer
Adobe Creative Suite Guru
MBA from UW-Madison School of Business

Emily Janisch

Business Development Director

Emily Janisch

Growth Guru
Strategy & Vision
Communication Evangelist

Operations

Annika Isbell

Recruiting Coordinator

Annika Isbell

Candidate Advocate
Culture Creator
Onboarding Enthusiast

Bailey Berg

Talent Lead

Bailey Berg

Employee Engagement
Culture Creator
Talent Acquisition & Management

Clare Chisholm

Finance and Administration Director

Clare Chisholm

Certified Public Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
Finance and IT Leader

Dan Nelson

Finance

Dan Nelson

Tom Hesse

Finance & Operations Manager

Tom Hesse

Resident Mathlete
Excel Wizard
Amazing Attention to Detail

Brenda Smith

Executive Assistant

Brenda Smith

Creative event coordinator
Office and support superstar
HR Benefits and communications

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