From the CEO June 2026: The Helpers

By Dara Rudick, CAE, MHQ CEO I didn’t expect two city turkeys to teach me a lesson in leadership. As I drove my just-washed-from-winter car down a neighborhood street, two spirited turkeys advanced on my shiny vehicle — apparently a mirror for turkeys looking for trouble — stopping traffic. I confidently jumped out of the…

June 2026 Update From My Dog Is My Home

My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable support…

Mackenzie Kelley Celebrates 8th MHQ Anniversary

On June 20, we celebrate Mackenzie Kelley’s eight-year anniversary with MHQ! Mackenzie serves as one of MHQ’s Executive Directors, working closely with our client associations to grow and strengthen their organizations. Her time with MHQ has been characterized by excellence in leadership, preparation, and collaboration. “As Executive Director of NARST: A Global Organization for Improving…

Rachel Gaul Celebrates 3rd MHQ Anniversary

On June 7, we celebrate Rachel Gaul’s three-year anniversary with MHQ! “Rachel is the kind of team member every organization hopes for—exceptional at developing and managing operations, always on top of projects, and quick to troubleshoot any issues that arise,” said MHQ Executive Director Mackenzie Kelley. “She works closely with our client leaders, successfully managing…

May 2026 Update From My Dog Is My Home

My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable support…

NAGC Communications School Delivers Dynamic Experience For Government Communicators

The MHQ team, led by NAGC Executive Director Mike Swan, delivered a terrific 300-person Communications School for the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). Communications School took place May 11-13, with the theme of “Innovation Oasis: Elevating Government Communication through Evolving Technologies, Strategic Metrics and Building Trust.” Comms School highlighted NAGC’s focus on harnessing emerging…