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Strategic marketing support for independent schools, boarding schools, and higher education.

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Not theory. Marketing expertise across every kind of school.

Marketing with Purpose. Strategy with Integrity.

The marketing landscape has changed—but most schools haven’t.

After two decades in higher education and independent schools, I saw small marketing offices stretched to their limits and expected to be experts in everything from digital ads to storytelling to analytics, often without the resources or clarity to do it all.

Today’s challenges are bigger than budget or bandwidth. AI-driven search is redefining visibility and influence. Families are discovering schools in new ways. And yet, schools are still spending thousands on campaigns built for a world that no longer exists.

That’s why I built this consultancy: to give schools access to experienced, strategic marketing leadership without the overhead. Most agencies still sell the same one-size-fits-all approach. I wanted to build something different.

The future belongs to schools that adapt. I partner with schools ready to think strategically, measure what matters, and adapt to the next generation of marketing—because the rules have changed, but your mission hasn’t.

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Every engagement is custom. Every deliverable is intentional.

From high-level strategy to hands-on execution, support is tailored to fit your needs—not the other way around.

digital marketing

From Google Ads and social strategy to campaign reporting, services are designed to help schools reach the right families—at the right time—with messaging that drives results.

project-based support

Most schools don’t need more ideas—they need bandwidth and experienced support that can jump in, take ownership, and move critical projects forward.
But if you do need ideas, Mercedes has more than a few worth hearing.

Fractional CMO

Strategic leadership without the full-time headcount. Perfect for schools without a dedicated marketing leader.

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Fully committed through June 2026

Website Strategy + Redesign

UX meets brand storytelling—your site should work as hard as you do.

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What School Leaders Are Saying

Need Support? Let’s Build Something Intentional.

Whether you need project support or a long-term partner, it starts with a simple conversation.

Photo title: "Cultivating Wonder" | Photographer: Mercedes Maskalik | Location: Community Music School, Springfield, MA

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Mercedes Maskalik Consulting provides strategic marketing support for independent schools, boarding schools, faith-based schools, international schools, and higher education institutions. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience, Mercedes offers digital marketing, website strategy, project-based consulting, and fractional CMO services tailored to the unique needs of enrollment, marketing, and leadership teams.

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Based in the U.S., serving clients globally.
Strategic. Responsive. Results-driven.

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