The Storyteller – Mari Bernhagen

Mari Bernhagen, our Senior Writer, is known for her ability to develop communication strategies to drive business results. Her work encompasses both the strategic planning and tactical execution of these strategies. Mari specializes in the design of communication efforts that successfully integrate programs and systems into the fabric of organizations. Her experience includes developing communication strategies, branding programs and creating materials such as speeches, leadership letters, web content, e-learning and training programs, brochures, videos, meetings in-a-box, and ongoing communication plans to keep the programs/systems alive and vibrant. Prior to partnering with HWC and becoming a freelance writer for a number of major brands, Mari spent nearly 20 years with Sibson Consulting. She also held Human Resources positions with Honeywell, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank and Educational Testing Services. Mari has won two Hermes Creative Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals: a Platinum Award in the Communications Campaign category and a Gold Award in the Publications/Brochure category; and a Dalton Pen Communications Award of Excellence for Employee Communications. She holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Temple University.

Fun Fact: Mari has visited 47 of 50 American states!