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Who We Are

Hartling Consulting is a dynamic consultancy specializing in public relations, writing , and social media services. Our tailored campaigns are designed to enhance engagement, boost visibility, and drive sustainable growth for our clients.

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Every job is performed or managed by CEO and Founder, Judy Hartling. Judy has more than 20 years experience in corporate communications, public relations, social media, and corporate social responsibility.

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Rooted in journalism, Judy writes as she speaks, reducing jargon and confusion. The word "utilize" is her nemesis.

 

Hartling Consulting begins each engagement by getting to know you, your goals, and your brand voice. We design and execute upon a strategy to create customized campaigns that deliver results.

Judy Hartling: CV

Exceptional proven experience providing public relations, communications, social media, CSR services. Adept at strategic multichannel messaging, amplifying and measuring impact.

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Work experience
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 inclusion and leadership 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 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

​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

​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

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

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Education​

​University of Connecticut, B.S. in photojournalism

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

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Volunteer Service and Training
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Long Island Sound Ocean Cluster, board member

2023-present

Advises non-profit in its mission to connect students, researchers, entrepreneurs, the business community, and non-governmental and governmental affiliates to pursue and promote a sustainable Blue Economy for Long Island Sound and beyond.

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Indiana University Lilly School for Philanthropy Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

​​September 2020-January 2021

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

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Middletown (CT) Women's Softball League, Co-commissioner

March 2022- present

Collaboratively manages league including organization, communications, and people management

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