Misinformation. Noise. Clickbait. Mindless scrolling.

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Don’t let your work go unnoticed.

HI THERE. WE’RE ALESSI.

In an attention economy, the voices of people pursuing important questions—with rigor and diligence—are more important than ever.

Yet, valuable findings are often buried in inaccessible papers, journal articles, and reports.

At Alessi, our integrated approach to research promotion extends the impact of your work by making it accessible and compelling.

Branding

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Strategy

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Graphic Design

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Content

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Branding · Strategy · Graphic Design · Content ·

Web Design + Development

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Briefs + Technical Writing

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Layout

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Social Media

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Web Design + Development · Briefs + Technical Writing · Layout · Social Media ·

We serve as long-term partners for Ivy League and high-caliber research universities, research centers, and non-profit institutions.

Our Services

Let us take promotion off your plate—you’ve got more important work to do.

  • We enhance thought leadership with custom content and ghostwriting. Includes editorial pieces, op-eds, blog posts, newsletters, policy briefs, white papers, and more. We also provide full service audio and video content for events, social media, and even podcasts.

  • We work with the organization’s leadership team to hone their external image and messaging. This can include visual identity (logo, color palette, guidelines) and external messaging (mission + vision statements, brand language). Contact us.

  • We create a short, digestible policy/practice brief based on an existing scholarly report or journal article. This includes background interview(s), writing, editing, copyediting, layout, and proofreading. Contact us.

  • We transform reports, white papers, and other official pieces into polished and professional looking publications. Includes copyediting, layout, and proofreading. We also offer infographics, report graphics, presentation graphics, email, or social media. Contact us.

  • We work with a technical web developer to update visual design and optimize website content. Contact us.

  • We evaluate the client’s current communication strategy, tactics, channels, and content (including website) and analyze their performance on key communication KPIs (based on available data). We then create a bespoke content and messaging guide that informs brand voice and tone, content creation, publishing frequency, and more. Perfect for organizations with entry-level communication support only. Contact us.

  • We collaborate with clients to develop customized strategy, direction, and scope of work. This is typically for clients who have little or no internal support or capacity. Contact us.

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Alessi works alongside institutions and researchers to promote findings that change minds.

For more than a decade, Alessi has worked with renowned scholars to share their knowledge with decision-makers through:

  • Thought leadership & relationship building

  • Media relations

  • Content strategy

  • Brief and technical writing

  • Graphic design (data visualization, infographics, and more)

  • Social media ads and audience building

  • Email marketing

  • Study recruitment

  • Website design and development

  • Branding and identity consulting

  • Multimedia content

  • Ghostwriting for trade publications and op-eds

  • End-to-end promotional campaigns

Our Team

Alessi is powered by a team of communication and design experts who specialize in the many facets of research promotion, including content creation, design (graphic, layout, and web development), dissemination (media relations, email marketing, social media), and event planning.


  • Founder + CEO

    Jackie gets eyes on important research. With a passion for relationships and a high standard of excellence, she thrives on her many successful long-term partnerships with researchers and Ivy League institutions. Jackie blends systems thinking, creative design, and innate human appeal to develop effective promotional strategies and compelling products that get attention.

    When she’s not neck-deep in research, Jackie’s likely riding her bike, spending time with her pups, or exploring the world with her husband, Nick.

  • Hire Alessi! I’ve worked with Jackie off and on for over 10 years, tried others, and have found her to be the leading education research communicator in the field.

    Kat Stein, Executive Director of Communications, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

  • We literally could not achieve our mission without Alessi's help.

    Dr. Tom Kane, Harvard University

  • I recommend Alessi without reservation to anyone in need of a PR dynamite.

    Antonio Wendland, Harvard Kennedy School

  • Unusually adept, professionally skilled, and knowledgeable. And, on a personal level, a delight to work with and a terrifically positive influence.

    Dr. Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania

  • Alessi understands and effectively translates academic work to public audiences.

    Dr. Joni Finney, University of Pennsylvania

  • I would gladly bring Alessi onto my team again for work that needed their excellent communication skills.

    Dr. Morgan Polikoff, University of Southern California

  • Alessi's understanding of research coupled with knowledge of design is invaluable. They've been wonderful collaborators when working with multiple team members and stakeholders.

    Dr. Elizabeth Farley-Ripple, University of Delaware

  • Alessi exhibits the rare combination of a collaborative thought partner with a high-quality work ethic.

    Rita Ferrandino, Catalyst @ Penn GSE

  • Alessi crafts strategies that are creative and differentiated, follows through on deadlines and demonstrates grace under pressure.

    John Gamba, University of Pennsylvania

Contact us

We love hearing from scholars who have the passion and knowledge to make a measurable impact in our world. 

If you have questions about what we do or how we can work together, please contact us at letsgo@alessi.agency or use the form below.