Founder and Principal. Hartling Consulting

​2020 - present

 

Provides multiple clients with collaborative, purposeful communications, public relations, DEI, project management, and strategic CSR services.

• Elevated client from minimal media placements to approximately 60 placements per year.

• Serves as operations director and strategic partner for boutique DEI firm.

  • Helped grow company 150% in two years.

• Provides writing, editing, and public relations services for several clients ranging from a health insurer and medical device company to a local coffee shop.

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Chief Operating Officer. EMG, LLC

​March, 2021 - present

 

Collaborates on and manages growth strategy of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Consulting firm.

• Originates, champions, and executes operations strategies leading to growth in earnings and capacity.

• Manages daily operations including a group of twelve facilitator consultants, communications, client relationships.

• Facilitates DEI workshops for groups of up to 100.

 

Civic Affairs Lead Analyst. Cigna

​July, 2018 - October, 2020

 

Oversaw and managed Cigna Foundation grant sourcing and grantee relationships throughout Connecticut and the Western half of the United States.

• Tailored a philanthropic strategy to identify, fund, and work with non-profits focused on improving health equity and social determinants of health in underserved communities.

 

Civic Affairs Senior Specialist . Cigna

​March, 2012 - July, 2018

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Implemented innovative employee giving and engagement activities for Cigna’s 45,000 U.S. employees.

• Relationship lead for national non-profit partnerships.

• Managed teams of employee volunteer leaders over 25 office locations.

• Led teams of 35 to 1,100 employee volunteers in company headquarter-based activities.

• Led national fundraising campaigns.

• Identified and established efficiencies to streamline processes.

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Public Affairs Senior Specialist. Cigna

February, 2008 - March, 2012

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Obtained positive news placements, briefed, and staffed C-suite executives.

• Performed as company spokesperson.

• Planned and executed related social media postings to amplify company’s community investments and brand engagement.

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Internal/External Communications Specialist. Cigna

March, 2001 - February, 2008

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Built and ran communications program for organ and tissue transplant recipients, hospital transplant providers, and internal audiences.

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Education​

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Indiana University Lilly Family School for Philanthropy. Graduate Certificate in Philanthropy

May, 2021

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Volunteer Service and Training

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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. Board Member and Volunteer

April 2020-present

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Supports organization’s goals to promote and serve philanthropic entities throughout Connecticut. Served on the board from April 2020 until left previous job; continues to volunteer.
 

Indiana University Lilly School for Philanthropy Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

September 2020-present

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Advises school’s diversity, inclusion, and equity committee as it plans and executes actions for social change.

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