We are INVNT Higher Ed

Reimagining events, experiences, and engagement for future-focused colleges and universities

We partner with forward-thinking schools looking to redefine how they cultivate relationships, connect with audiences, and tell their stories

Competing for attention and trust today requires schools to articulate and express their story through high-value experiences and touchpoints – while thinking, communicating and activating like the most sophisticated brands on the planet – because that’s how your communities see you.

We are a boutique consultancy within a global creative agency.

INVNT Higher Ed provides a consultative approach built on decades of experience in philanthropy and higher education combining our expertise with a global team of creative, design, technology, and production talent that designs live storytelling experiences for the world’s biggest brands.

We translate, tailor, and scale what’s working best in brand engagement to inform customized approaches for the world of higher education.

We are a go-to partner for engagement strategy, creative storytelling, and live events and experiences.

We design engagement strategies and experiences for moments when you need to mobilize and move your community forward

Campaign Launches

Roadshows and Finales

Anniversaries and Milestones

Leadership Transitions

Engagement Strategy

Branding and Messaging

Our Experience

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Why Us?

Whether you need to crack a complex problem, catalyze change within your organization, or create a next-level experience, the most impactful ideas begin with human insights. We bring decades of experience in higher ed, philanthropy, and campaign launch strategy to connect the dots and shape a vision.

We sit at the table with your team, key partners, and most critical stakeholders to create alignment around an exciting creative strategy–and we become an extension of your team to bring it to reality.

Inclusion, accessibility, and international reach have become critical considerations for marking major milestones in your community. We tap the collective power of our global network to think as expansively as possible on creative solutions to help you widen the circle.

Expectations for engagement, experience are changing. We tap our colleagues across the INVNT Group as collaborators and partners in brand strategy, digital marketing, digital experience, and Web 3.0 innovation like the Metaverse, NFT, and blockchain technology to imagine new possibilities.

We put strategy to work in service of action. We ground our engagements in a thoughtful discovery process designed to lead us to the most thoughtful, clever, and impactful creative solutions.

Sample Experience

American University
Auburn University
Boston University
College of the Holy Cross
Emory University
Gettysburg College
Harvard Business School 
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

Lehigh University
Loyola University Maryland
New York University
Northeastern University
Oregon State University
Rice University
St. Joseph’s University
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University

The Ohio State University
UMBC
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
University of Maryland Medical Center
University of Kansas
University of Rochester
Vanderbilt University

Higher Ed Division Leadership

Sarah Winkler

Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President

With over 25 years of experience in event strategy and program design, Sarah creates long - term strategies that move audiences to deeper engagement. In addition to serving clients in industries as varied as corporate, national defence, and the professional sports fan experience, she has developed a nationally renowned university practice. Sarah has helped both public and private institutions realize the full potential of such milestone events as campaign launches, regional tours, centennial and sesquicentennial celebrations, and campus visit experiences. Sarah co - founded Educe with JoAnn Peroutka in 2013 to focus on higher education. The firm was sold in 2020. She has been published in national and regional press, has been a frequent speaker at professional association conferences, and has been recognized for her work by both PRSA and CASE. She is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland and achieved the rank of Certified Special Events Professional. Sarah chaired the 2017 CASE National Confer ence on Special Events and served on the 2014 CASE Summit Advisory Team. She has recently completed her term on the CASE Industry Advisory Council and the board of Business Volunteers Maryland.
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Josh Johns

VP of Creative Strategy

VP of Creative Strategy

Josh uncovers creative insights, connects the dots across priorities and disciplines, and brings the big picture in sharp focus through compelling creative strategy. He translates goals and objectives into clear creative direction, leading to the targeted development of messaging and communications materials, interactive experiences, video, and live experiences that engage donors, alumni, and partners in an institution’s story. Josh has worked on shaping the stories behind some of the largest philanthropic campaigns in the country, such as Duke University, Harvard Business School, Yale University, New York University, and MIT. Earlier in his career, Josh launched tech start - ups and cereal brands, created national advertising campaigns for softw are and scholarships, and led the development of branded documentary films and websites. He has a B.A. in English from Penn State University and a M.A. in English from the University of Virginia.
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Kristy Cioffi

Associate VP/ Executive Producer

Associate VP/ Executive Producer

Kristy is a nimble industry veteran with 20 years of experience in global event production, project management, and logistics. She skillfully manages cross - functional teams creating innovative experiences that engage attendees and build future partnerships with clients and industry experts. Throughout her career, she has worked with higher ed partners, nationally recognized brands, and industry leading event management organizations to develop bespoke in person and virtual experiences.
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Charlotte Councill

Associate Production Manager

Associate Production Manager

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