Making work better.

By listening to the people who live your mission every day, we uncover the human insights that drive retention and growth.

Most strategies rely on the 10% they can see. We help you align your operations with your people by understanding the 90% of cultural reality that actually drives institutional health.

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The foundation for every successful program or campaign

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We solve problems, deliver solutions, and serve as your strategic partner with candor and professionalism, helping you align your institutional strategy with the people who live it.

Let us create and launch strategic communications, marketing, social media, and PR plans designed to help your organization not only reach its goals but exceed them.

Senior-level consulting services

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HOW WE CAN HELP

COMMUNICATIONS & mARKETING

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

Ongoing part-time or short-term support for your communications, marketing, social media, and PR needs

FRACTIONAL & INTERIM SERVICES

ALL SERVICES

Billy Hussey
EdTech Founder

Unlike some consultants who offer generic advice, Amanda impressed me with her data-driven approach and her ability to deliver impactful results quickly.

Beyond her impressive work ethic, Amanda brings a positive and energetic spirit to every collaboration. Her solutions were creative and impactful, making a meaningful difference to our company's goals. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone seeking a consultant in the higher education space. Her expertise, dedication, and positive attitude make her a valuable asset to any team.

JaCinda Sumara
Executive Director of Technology and Innovation

increase our enrollment by 85% in just two years."

"Success in enrollment and co-op programs hinges on a deep commitment to student growth, a passion for fostering partnerships, and an unwavering dedication to educational excellence. Amanda and her team's innovative marketing around strategic enrollment, highlighting these tenets, enabled us to

Dr. Dawn Markell
Director
Student Success Center
University of Michigan - Flint

"Dr. Holdsworth is a rare talent -  

a wonderful blend of high intellect, energy, compassion, and business acumen. Her communication skills are absolutely top-notch, as evidenced by her ability to connect at a deep level with students and colleagues."

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At Cultivate & Engage, we work tirelessly to figure out the root cause of your challenges, solve the problems, and provide candid, actionable recommendations.