Converge Consulting

Ann is the Founder of Converge Consulting. She brings more than 15 years of marketing, consulting, and non-profit experience to help her clients meet their digital marketing and communication goals. Prior to founding Converge, Ann served as Director of Consulting for a premier higher education marketing firm, where she provided leadership to ten sales consultants and developed integrated marketing programs for colleges and universities nationwide.

Ann has worked with dozens of non-profit and higher education clients, including University of Michigan, Northwestern, and DePaul University, where she currently plays an integral role in developing data-driven communication strategies that drive measurable results. Additionally, Ann has spoken to large audiences on various innovative marketing topics across the country, from CASE Summit to the American Marketing Association.

Ann is passionately involved with many non-profit organizations, from the board level to volunteering with United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Junior League. She has volunteered over 600 hours in her community.

Ann earned her B.S. in Business Marketing from ISU and is currently working on her MBA.

Ann’s achievements and passions include:

• Nonprofit Innovation Award in the Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign category
• A “40 Under 40” Award, spotlighting 40 outstanding leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business or community early in their careers
• Stanford Social Innovation Review & Association of Fundraising Professionals Non-Profit Management Institute Certification
• A ten year career at Stamats, a nationwide integrated marketing solutions company, as an Educational Consultant and Director of Consulting
• Junior League, Board V.P. of Marketing (5 years of various leadership roles)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters (10 year match)
• Passions:  Education, The Arts, Non-Profit Organizations, Marketing, Continuous Learning
• Interests:  Kick-Boxing, Reading, Theatre & the Arts, Travel, Shoes, the Study of Behavior and Motivation

Contact Ann at ann@convergeconsulting.org and @AnnCOleson