About

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Our Philosophy

We believe that communication is about making a connection.

Strategic communication isn't just about messaging—it's about reaching the right people and compelling them to act.

With everything we do, we consider audience, style, voice and tone, and overall mission and goals as an essential starting point before we craft any communications.

 

 Megan Canning, Principal

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Megan is a communications strategist and visual artist with over 20 years of experience leading external communications and brand strategy for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.

Prior to founding The Constellation Collective, she was the director of communications & special projects for the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, where she developed a comprehensive communications strategy across all foundation activities, including its artist residency program.

Her leadership delivered high-impact results through strategic partnerships with Skateroom, Warby Parker, West Elm, and Tate Modern. She spearheaded media relations for the 2017 Rauschenberg retrospective, forged partnerships with the Obama White House, and facilitated production of a new, feature-length BBC documentary about the artist.

Previously, as deputy director of the Design Trust for Public Space, she led external communications strategy and oversaw a complete organizational rebranding, including new mission and vision statements, website redesign, and refreshed visual identity.

Her unique combination of strategic thinking and artistic practice allows her to approach communications challenges with both analytical rigor and creative vision.

Our Approach

We connect the dots between organizational goals, brand ethos, and audience needs to help our clients communicate with greater impact and precision.

As creative systems thinkers, we see both the forest and the trees—understanding how individual communications tactics serve broader strategic goals while ensuring every touchpoint advances your mission.