Our Team
Ashley Scott Martin
Ashley Scott Martin is a mission driven community builder and her purpose is to connect youth, women, and communities of color to organizations that improve their quality of life. As Founder & CEO of Cerulean Consulting Group, she and her team of multicultural marketers root clients large and small in the principles of both marketing and community - believing wholeheartedly that “we are better together”. Prior to launching Cerulean Ashley served as the Director of Family & Community Engagement for the largest public school district in the state of Indiana.
Throughout her career Ashley has received several awards that celebrate her leadership and recognize her talent in the field of marketing/communications. Most recently, Purdue University recognized her as a Pioneering Woman, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana named her a finalist for one of "Indy's Best and Brightest" awards and she was a Mira Award Finalist in the category of Rising Entrepreneur. In 2010 Martin graduated with her B.A. in Public Relations & Rhetorical Advocacy from Purdue University.
Carl Martin
Carl Martin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as the Chief Operating Officer of Cerulean Consulting Group. He is a native of Gary, Indiana and attended Purdue University West Lafayette studying Retail Management & Entrepreneurship. Carl has over 20 years combined experience in organizational leadership, client relationship management, project management, lean six sigma process improvement strategies, and the promotional products industry. He manages our back-end project management tools, workflow optimization, contractor hiring decisions and accounts receivable management. Carl also handles assigned onsite event management tasks, leads our promotional products sourcing division, oversees our initiative to bid for government contracting opportunities and registering for our MWBE (Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise) certifications. Ensuring our internal and external clients have the best experience with Cerulean Consulting Group is priority number one for Carl. “We’re better together”
Shavonn Blueitt
Shavonn Blueitt is an independent contractor with an extensive background in graphic design and multimedia. She enjoys discovering new ways to solve complex problems using visual solutions and believes everyone’s greatest asset is their own creative vision. Her goal for each client remains the same — to help spread their wealth of knowledge by implementing engaging multimedia experiences and unique communication techniques.
Joshua Carter
Josh Carter is an independent contractor in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 9 years of videography and photography experience. Throughout his career, he has filmed music videos, interviews, weddings, promotional content, fitness videos, and event recaps. With a high drive for success, Josh quit his corporate day job to fulfill his passion for videography and photography full time. Josh’s attention to detail and commitment to quality has equipped our team with the capability to take multimedia needs of companies in any field to the next level.
Crysten Cornish
Crysten Cornish is a seasoned marketing strategist and thought leader with a passion for empowering individuals and businesses alike. With over eight years of experience working across various industries - from innovative startups to billion-dollar corporations - Crysten brings a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and strategic vision to every project. In addition to her professional marketing expertise, Crysten fosters a social media following of nearly half a million, inspiring audiences to embrace self-worth and build healthy relationships. Her work - both personally and professionally - is driven by a commitment to help others flourish, aligning passion and strategy to create meaningful change.
Lauryn Dixon
Lauryn Dixon is an independent contractor based in South Florida with a strong background in graphic design and marketing. As a versatile graphic designer at Cerulean, she thrives on applying her expertise while relishing the opportunity to work in an environment that continually challenges her and fosters personal growth. Her life's aspiration is to create a positive impact, and she firmly believes that through design and collaboration with Cerulean, this objective can become a tangible reality.
Gogi Grewal
Gogi Grewal is a copywriter with a background in nutrition and public health. She has worked on food security, agriculture, and health projects throughout Africa and Asia, including doing plenty of technical writing that honed her ability to distil complex ideas into easily understandable messaging. This is a skill she now applies to help clients create fantastic web content that gets their businesses the attention they deserve.
Christina Hill
With six years of social media strategy experience, Christina Hill is a dynamic professional based in Austin, Texas. At just 26 years old, Christina has already made significant contributions to brands like Amazon Home, Amazon Fashion, and various boutique businesses in Austin. With a strong background in advertising and social media, Christina excels in building brand awareness, making it her true passion and expertise.
Karen Hubbard
Karen Hubbard is a solutions-focused problem-solver with deep experience in strategic consulting, change management, diversity recruitment and financial governance. She has more than 6 years of experience helping organizations develop their brand identity, generate awareness, and curate innovation across dynamic, fast-paced environments. Karen holds a B.S. from the College of Engineering at Purdue University and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tawanda Jones
Tawanda Jones is a graphic design independent contractor based in Memphis, Tennessee. She is passionate about creating designs that not only look great, but also effectively communicate the intended message. Over the course of her career, she has worked on a variety of projects and clients, including branding and identity design, web design, motion design, and print collateral. As a designer, she strives to create visually appealing and effective solutions that meet the specific needs of each client.
Keshia McEntire
Keshia McEntire is an independent contractor based in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 10 years of experience in journalism and public relations. Her passion for her community is evident in her work with nonprofits, government institutions, and community-focused news organizations. Keshia's work has been featured in both local and national media and has earned recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing from Ball State University. In her free time, she writes fiction and enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.
Torin Messer
Torin Messer is a freelance creative based in Indianapolis, specializing in video production, photography, and spot production. With over 13 years of experience in videography and audio production, Torin finds satisfaction in helping brands and individuals share their message with the masses. He is also developing a growing interest in graphic design, leaning into fun, colorful, and edgy designs. His work is loosely influenced by the vibrant nature of comic books and the grunge aesthetics of the 90s. Torin's ultimate goal is to be as well-rounded as possible and leverage his skillset to ensure the clientele is thrilled with the outcome of their partnership.
Kelsey Moriarty
With over 8 years of copywriting experience, Kelsey enjoys using her gifts to bring a client’s communication and messaging goals into language that resonates with each stakeholder. An Indianapolis native, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marketing from Butler University.
Arianna Reese
Arianna Reese is an independent contractor and self-taught graphic designer residing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her love for design sprouted when beginning her YouTube channel in 2016; but at the height of the world’s recent pandemic, Arianna branched out and began designing graphics for others. Her fresh, modern take on color palettes and layout has made Arianna a strong asset to our team.
Marisol Rosales
Based in South Bend, Indiana, Marisol is the Executive Assistant for the CEO and COO at Cerulean Consulting Group. With a rich background as a former business owner, Marisol brings a comprehensive understanding of the intricate roles required to keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes. She also knows the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and travels as much as she can alongside her virtual role.
Taylor Rose
Taylor Rose is an award-winning journalist and marketer. As a journalist, they have worked for newspapers and magazines — mostly writing about arts and culture. They have worked with tech, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations as a marketer. Today, Taylor shares their knowledge through PR and content marketing consulting.
Sarah Silcox
Throughout her 10+ year career, Sarah has gained experience working with many industries including entertainment, arts and nonprofits, start-ups, and small businesses in Indianapolis and beyond. Before launching her own consulting and events business, Sarah made a career for herself as a jill-of-all-trades marketing and events professional with full-time roles at Forty5 (the live entertainment company behind iconic Indianapolis venues like The Vogue Theatre and Rock the Ruins), Metazoa Brewing Company, and Heartland Film. At her core, Sarah believes in the power of community, creativity, and connection. When Sarah is not working, you can find her immersed in a good book, planning her next trip abroad, or working on a new craft project.
Nik Stephney
Nik Stephney is a Strategist with over 10 years of experience in startups and creative agencies. Her industry experience includes hospitality, fashion, beauty, tech, non-profits, and more. Her ultimate goal is to help underestimated entrepreneurs build culture-forward, community-driven brands that are scalable and sustainable.