Jill Clark
Founder & CEO
Jill has more than 10 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, notably in higher education, K-12 education, non-profit, and healthcare. Throughout her career, Jill has helped elevate communications at organizations such as Nerinx Hall High School, Washington University in St. Louis, MICDS, Valparaiso University, Carthage College, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Concordance Academy of Leadership, and more. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University.
our board
Monica Shripka currently serves as the director of sales, marketing, and business development at the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations. She has more than 10 years of experience in corporate, education, and nonprofit leadership in marketing and communications. Monica holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Brian Thomas currently serves as the head of school at Proctor Academy in New Hampshire. He has more than 20 years of progressive experience in independent K-12 education. Brian specializes in thought leadership, mission and message, and authentic storytelling. He holds a master’s degree from Portland State University and a bachelor’s degree from Yale University.
Keith Dierberg spent his entire career elevating brands in the food and grocery industry, including household names such as Dierberg’s Markets, Fliechmann’s Yeast, and Community Coffee among others. He holds a doctor of management from Webster University, an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri.
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