Join us for an engaging and practical Lunch & Learn with Nancy Lord and Jess
Gill, communications strategists with decades of experience helping
organizations clarify their message and connect with their audiences.

Communications, branding, and marketing are often treated as separate efforts,
but the most effective storytelling happens when they work together. In this
interactive session, Nancy and Jess will help demystify how these elements
connect and show you how to bring them into alignment so your message is clear,
consistent, and compelling.

Through conversation, shared examples, and practical takeaways, you’ll explore
how to approach communications, branding, and marketing as one cohesive strategy
rather than a collection of disconnected tactics.

In this session, you will:

* Understand how communications, branding, and marketing work together to tell
a unified story
* Learn practical strategies to clarify your message and strengthen audience
connection
* Explore tools and approaches to support effective planning and execution
* Get your questions answered by experienced communications leaders

To ensure we can go ahead, we need a minimum of 5 registrations.

Your timely RSVP helps us create a valuable and engaging experience for all
attendees.

About the Speakers:

Nancy Lord is a communications, branding, and marketing leader with more than 20
years of experience across agency, in-house, and entrepreneurial roles. She is
the Founder of Asana Consulting, a communications and marketing agency
supporting social impact organizations, entrepreneurs, and leaders with
strategy, messaging, content, and design. Nancy’s background spans for-profit,
nonprofit, government, and higher education sectors, and she is known for her
thoughtful, values-driven approach to storytelling, strategy, and leadership.

Jess Gill is a communications strategist and writer with 16 years of experience
in higher education, nonprofit, and social impact communications. She brings a
deep passion for messaging, strategy, and execution, helping organizations
clearly articulate who they are and why they matter. Prior to agency work, Jess
spent more than a decade supporting communications at The Johns Hopkins
University and the University System of Maryland, leading storytelling and
messaging initiatives that build trust and connection with diverse audiences.

Learn More About the Speakers:

Jess Gill: Sunny Side Creative [https://thesunnysidecreative.com/] | LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessgill/]

Nancy Lord: Asana Consulting [https://asanaconsulting.com/] | LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyvalentinalord/]

We hope to see you at this February Lunch & Learn for a thoughtful conversation
on communications, branding, and marketing, and to spend your lunch hour
learning alongside our creative community. 💫