Becky Colley, MFA

For more than fifteen years, I've helped leaders and institutions turn complexity into clarity through narrative strategy, high-stakes communication, and the kind of strategic partnership that makes leadership feel less lonely.

My career began in graphic design, where I learned to translate ideas visually and build presentations that move people. I cut my teeth writing speeches and crafting executive decks for CEOs, CMOs, and Chief Innovation Officers at organizations like Humana and Citibank — work that sharpened my ability to distill nuance, shape vision, and tell stories that land in rooms where decisions get made.

Today I bring that same combination of strategic storytelling, design fluency, and communication precision to presidents, provosts, vice presidents, and senior leaders. I'm also deeply fluent in AI, helping leaders refine their thinking and use emerging tools in ways that elevate their work, not replace it.

Clients tell me that talking with me feels grounding and clarifying. They trust me with sensitive things because I listen carefully, connect dots quickly, and help them see the path forward with more confidence and less noise. That trust is the foundation of everything I do.

I believe deeply in the mission of higher education, especially institutions committed to expanding access for underserved learners. That belief grounds everything: narrative that's honest, strategy that's human, change that respects the communities it touches.
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I'm based in Waterbury, Vermont, where you'll usually find me with something caffeinated in hand, planning the next adventure with my husband and two daughters.