I help cities and institutions design public systems people can actually navigate, bringing 15+ years of experience leading public engagement, strategy, and storytelling across government, higher education, and mission-driven organizations.

I’ve worked for organizations including the UK Parliament, Massachusetts State House, Cambridge City Council, and Harvard University. I've consulted for clients from the CDC to Fossil Free London to the Digital Data & Design Institute at Harvard.

My work has won Webby Awards and appeared in The Associated Press, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and on my mom’s fridge. I’ve won awards from Harvard for my leadership, innovation, and effectiveness.

I was proudly born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and currently live in Boston, MA.

Send me a note at esarley [at] gmail [dot] com.