Professional Business Consulting
Our work frequently appears in the media, even if the firm’s name isn’t attached – because we believe that when our clients shine, we shine.
We succeed because we think across silos to come up with an overarching answer to your problems. Whether it’s public relations, fundraising, or product launch, we know how to reach influencers across fields. If you’re trying to go national, name a city or state, and it’s most probable that we’ll have very solid leads there.
CAROLINE FAN
About Our CEO
Caroline Fan is a social entrepreneur who has worked in leadership positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Caroline currently serves as CSO to Lux and Nyx, a luxury handbag line for the modern professional woman. She specializes in public affairs, fundraising, and community outreach. Caroline works with clients to promote their brands and guides them through complex and rapidly-changing regulations, policies, and political challenges in the public and private sectors. She has also led a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns and won a few hackathons.
In college, Caroline was published in an Asian American women’s anthology and has continued to be a prolific writer. In 2007, she founded an award-winning blog that received accolades from the Library of Congress. She serves on a number of boards and committees, including the American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri, the Asian American Action Fund, and the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. For her leadership, she was honored by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum as one of 15 APA Women Leaders. She graduated from Williams College and received an MPA from Baruch College through the National Urban Fellows program. She speaks Chinese and some Spanish.
Sample Work
- Senior Advisor for a citywide campaign that defeated a 38 year incumbent by 9 points. Ran GOTV strategy and media outreach to mainstream and ethnic media.
- Chief Strategy Officer for a luxury fashion company, in charge of strategy, media, and partnerships. Led successful kickstarter campaign selling to 6 countries and 16 states, and landed the company in multiple media outlets including the Business Journal – at 2 weeks old.
- Consultant to a regional government entity, launching a new project to reach and retain international students. Connected students to employers, immigration attorneys, mentors, and university resources, resulting in jobs and internships. Taught career development and job placement skills to students, as well as conducting workforce development.
- Public relations for tech and strategy startups.
- Speaking engagements: National Council of La Raza, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Economic Analysis and Research Network, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, Congressional Hunger Center, Western States Center, LeaderShape, Williams College, Columbia University, Washington University, and the University of Virginia.