You are what drives you.
Our story is one of purpose-driven collaboration. Founded after years of fostering meaningful partnerships, our work is rooted in the belief that success is built upon mutually beneficial systems, relationships & outcomes. Throughout our journey, we’ve embraced opportunities to innovate & elevate, always aiming for maximum impact. Our approach goes beyond conventional marketing; we bring a holistic approach, always striving to create growth for our clients and all stakeholders involved. As a collaborative team, we bring a wealth of expertise to the table, serving as a value-add within client organizations & driving transformative growth together.
meet the team
The co-founders of Breukelen Strategies have 30+ years of combined leadership experience in field marketing, community engagement, strategic communications, partnerships, nonprofit management, and event production experience. We’ve worked both for and with a diverse range of companies throughout our careers, including nonprofit organizations, CPG brands, hospitality & nightlife venues, media publications, automotive manufacturers, and marketing agencies. We apply the expansive perspectives gained from our backgrounds to every project, helping our clients grow their businesses by building sustainable operational practices crafted through an equitable lens.
Collaboration comes as second nature to us. As a result, we’ve built up a strong network of trusted specialists throughout our careers. Depending on the project, we tap various members of this network to help bring your vision to life.
Core to our approach is the belief that every conversation, introduction, or late-night hang has the potential to snowball into something great. The work is never done when the vision is always expanding. We don’t sleep on opportunities.
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Laurie has built her career creating large-scale initiatives within advocacy & cause-related organizations. She is a critical thinker, leveraging operational excellence, strategic vision, and strong relationships to execute at the highest levels. A proven team leader, she has a history of growing collaborative & diverse teams while simultaneously building mutually beneficial systems, relationships, and outcomes.
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Kelly’s career has encompassed a diverse mix of intersecting work experience both for and in partnership with numerous major CPG/FMCG, media, event, and hospitality brands. Driven by a passion for building deeper, more meaningful 1-to-1 connections, her strategic marketing tactics are always built upon a foundation of thoughtful consumer profiling & local community insights. While some may build brand awareness, she only builds brand advocates.