M.J. Clark, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA, has been a prominent Columbus communications professional for more than 20 years and with ILS since 2006. She has presented at national and local conferences on leadership, succession planning, management, marketing, stress management and communication topics. M.J. has a master’s degree in organizational communication from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism. She is Accredited in Public Relations and was the 2005 president of the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America, an organization of nearly 400 communication professionals. She is the author of “Shut Up and Lead: A Communicators Guide to Quiet Leadership.”
As a Senior Leadership Consultant, M.J. has helped countless business owners and senior level directors/managers become more emotionally aware and communicate more effectively to grow their business, plan for succession and become more effective leaders. M.J. has assisted such companies as Husky Energy, South Central Power Co., Matesich Distributing, Corna Kokosing, George J. Igel, & Co., Security First Insurance (Florida), Upward Brand Interactions, Elford Construction, Bryan City Schools and others.