Testimonials
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What clients have to say about working with Ann and
Hastings Strategic Communications
“I have had the pleasure of working with Ann on several occasions. While working together on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation Commercial Laundry, Ann jumped right in and made an immediate impact. She strengthened media relationships, developed compelling case studies, and drove executive visibility through byline placements. Her partnership, professionalism, and talent were invaluable. I consider her a trusted collaborator to this day, and would welcome the opportunity to work together again.”
– Stacey Harris, Head of Service, Marketing & Retail Sales at Truma North America
“Ann brought clarity, creativity, and structure to our division’s brand refresh. Through an inclusive and collaborative process, she skillfully guided us to develop a cohesive visual and verbal identity that reflects who we are and where we’re going. Her insight ensured the rollout advanced our broader institutional goals, and she remains a trusted partner as we launch new platforms and make key strategic decisions.”
— Heather Christophersen, Vice President of Human Resources, University of Notre Dame
“Ann has been an exceptional partner to Maple & White Design. Her thoughtful guidance has helped us refine our brand positioning, elevate our online presence through strategic SEO/GEO and copy enhancements, and build meaningful connections with media and awards programs that truly reflect our design philosophy. Ann’s ability to blend creativity with strategy has been instrumental in our continued growth.”
– Becky Asleson, Founder and Principal, Maple & White Design
“Ann was instrumental in shaping the voice, branding, and visibility of iNDustry Labs during its critical start-up years. She guided both strategy and execution for communications, assembling a comprehensive branding and messaging team to ensure that the brand elements, messaging, and outreach evolved in step with one another to effectively reach a diverse set of stakeholders spanning regional companies, community partners, and the broader Notre Dame network. Her expertise was foundational in moving a high-profile, collaborative effort from vision to reality."
– Scott Ford, Vice President for Economic Development, University of Notre Dame
“Ann understood immediately that Birth Story Obstetrics is about more than services: it’s about building trusting relationships, education, and honoring each patient’s story. Her writing set us apart and brought clarity to our care model while preserving warmth and authenticity. The result is a website that feels aligned with who we are, what we most value, and how we practice medicine.”
— Dr. Anna Dowling, MD, FACOG, Founder, Birth Story Obstetrics
“Ann has been a delight to work with. Not only is she highly professional, she has also provided valuable insights into marketing and PR to our team. She has helped us greatly in growing our company from a local organization to a regional brand that has received accolades nationally for work in our field.”
— Alex Sejdinaj, Founder, South Bend Code School/CodeWorks