Headshot of Abby Gillespie smiling, wearing a black jacket, in a bright office setting.

Abby Gillespie

Principal, Boston

Abby is the Marketing Director of our Boston Studio.

Abby leads through connection, using it as a strategic tool to drive growth, align teams, and unlock opportunity. With deep roots in New England, she anchors the Boston marketing team while shaping how the firm approaches positioning, pursuits, and client engagement. She brings marketing to the center of decision-making, defining vision early, guiding strategy, and ensuring every effort is grounded in clarity and purpose.

Her impact extends across the firm. Abby works fluidly between studios and disciplines, translating diverse perspectives into a unified, compelling story. Through this approach, she has expanded the reach of the Boston studio, connecting emerging areas with established practices to build a more integrated, resilient portfolio.

Known for building trust, Abby cultivates lasting relationships grounded in authenticity and shared ambition. Across every effort, she drives consistency in how the firm shows up, unifying voices, sharpening narratives, and positioning the work with confidence and impact.

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Say hello to Abby
Whether it’s planning an event, participating in firmwide retreats, attending interviews, or being that trusted advisor, Abby sees everything as an opportunity to connect firsthand.
Firmwide retreats, like the 2023 Higher Education summit in Washington, DC, provide valuable insights and an opportunity to collaborate across regions, teams, and practice areas.
An empathetic and engaged leader, Abby views mentorship as a symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit through talent development and growth opportunities.
Seeing a project from its initial marketing stage, through the design process, to final photography is a fulfilling part of Abby's role. Photographing the Reese Stadium at Yale University was one of those moments where the entire project came full circle.
“I love being the pace-setter. I apply this mentality to my role, our management process, the collateral we conceive, and the brand expressions we design.”
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