Her-story of Compass Communications
Compass Communications LLC was founded on the belief that clear, confident communication can steer organizations through even the most turbulent times. Its founder, a former radio and newspaper reporter, brings decades of frontline experience in media and healthcare communications, where the stakes were often high and the pressure unrelenting.
In her time in healthcare and the nonprofit sector, Megan has navigated more than 50 crises firsthand. From mass shootings and car crashes to technology outages, leadership transitions, employee misconduct, and the COVID-19 pandemic, she became the go-to voice in moments that demanded calm, credibility, and connection. Her journalism roots sharpened her instincts for storytelling and truth-telling, while her executive experience shaped her understanding of organizational dynamics and public trust.
Compass Communications was born from this unique blend of skills, created to help leaders communicate with clarity in times of calm and crisis. Today, Compass partners with public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses to offer training, coaching, and real-time support, always with a steady hand and a clear direction.
Megan Mulholland, APR
Megan is a dedicated communicator and marketer. For nearly seven years, she was a reporter for print and radio media before leading the external communications for ThedaCare, a large healthcare system in Northeast Wisconsin. For nearly 17 years she was the organization’s manager of crisis communications, media relations, public relations, social media, internal communications, and public affairs. She is FEMA and Center for Disaster Preparedness certified as a Public Information Officer. For six years she managed strategic communications and marketing for the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
Because of her passion for the public sector, her experience as a PIO, and her love for training and teaching, Megan launched Compass Communications, a consultancy focused on media training, crisis communications and social media. She has provided training for healthcare, EMS, fire, police, public health, airports, government, and businesses.
In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling (she visited all 50 states and has the seven continents in her sights), reading, writing, baking, walking her dogs, hiking, and hanging out with her adult children.
Contact:
Cell: 920.716.1370
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Training Topics
Crisis response and communications
Media Training
Public Information Officer Media Refresher
Joint Information Center regional training
Community Relations
Storytelling for Impact
Misinformation and Disinformation
Social Media
Public Speaking and Presentation
Writing for Influence
Meet the Media panel
Managing Difficult Conversations
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