Kirtley Communications is a boutique consultancy committed to helping founder-led startups and executives build lasting influence with strategic, purpose-driven communications. We believe every message counts and successful brands are built from within. By aligning leadership vision with targeted communications strategies, we amplify your mission, foster internal cohesion, and cultivate a sustainable, industry-leading presence.

The Kirtley Communications Approach

Our approach unites three essential domains to build a holistic communications program that creates a cohesive, lasting brand foundation.

External Communications: Establishes thought leadership and third-party validation to elevate credibility.

Internal Communications: Delivers transparent messaging that fosters a cohesive culture, aligning teams around shared goals.

Executive Communications: Provides leadership-driven messaging that reinforces brand values and cultivates trust across audiences.

  • "Ellyn was a true force at HUMAN—action-oriented, thorough, and thoughtful in equal measure. She has a unique ability to move with speed while ensuring her recommendations are deeply informed by current events, company context, and personal voice. Time and again, she brought fresh, unaddressed perspectives to the table, elevating our work in ways that made a lasting impact. From complex PR events to thoughtful and consistent market and employee communications, she always executed brilliantly. If you’re looking to up your communications game in any area, I couldn’t recommend her more."

    Tamer Hassan, Co-Founder, HUMAN Security

  • “Ellyn has the rare ability to help leaders authentically weave their personal values and voices through the elegant tapestry of strategic communications - leading with eloquence and executing with intention. Working with her has been nothing short of a miracle. She can quickly assess, plan, and implement necessary strategies, while staying laser-focused on broad context and immediate goals. She is an incredible partner and even better secret weapon.”

    Priti Ohri, Co-founder & CEO of Advertible Inc.

  • "Ellyn has the intangibles of a phenomenal communicator and is an excellent counselor. She has a way of creating succinct messages, anticipates challenges lurking across the corner and is a true team player. She is a true go getter who knows brand communications, tech policy, B2B launches and so much more."

    Former Agency Client Lead