About Us
CM Consulting and Creative Studio is a woman-owned digital strategy and design agency that empowers small businesses, nonprofits, museums, and cultural organizations. We are dedicated to helping organizations tell their unique stories and amplify their impact within their communities.
Our Approach: Telling Your Story with Clarity and Impact
We specialize in helping organizations communicate their unique stories and impact within their communities. From optimizing behind-the-scenes workflows, research, and data management to crafting front-facing digital strategies and storytelling, we focus on inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect. Our expertise lies in leveraging digital tools to help businesses and organizations educate, engage, and influence their communities through compelling storytelling.
Our dynamic storytelling services include:
Digital Exhibits & Web Design: Crafting visually engaging platforms that connect with your audience.
Audio Tours & Video Content: Bringing your organization's story to life through interactive experiences.
Digital Strategy & Social Media: Helping you reach and grow your audience with tailored digital solutions.
We pride ourselves on working with both new businesses to establish their digital presence and established brands looking to refresh and reimagine their online and social media strategies.
Inclusivity & Accessibility at the Core
Inclusivity and accessibility are central to our approach. We ensure that all clients feel empowered, regardless of their technical expertise. We offer comprehensive tutorials and templates, enabling our clients to confidently edit and produce their digital content by the end of each project.
Our Team
Mary Mahoney
Mary Mahoney is a multifaceted professional with a passion for exploring digital storytelling. With a diverse background spanning podcasting, writing, academia, and public humanities, Mary is dedicated to uncovering the stories that shape our cultural landscape.
Currently, Mary co-hosts the acclaimed Dolls of our Lives podcast, where she delves into the American Girls series book by book, analyzing the historical narratives embedded within these iconic dolls. Her work on the podcast has garnered attention from prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, A.V. Club, and The Paris Review.
In 2023, Mary published "Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl," a groundbreaking exploration of the origins and cultural impact of the American Girl brand. This book has received widespread acclaim and has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, The New Yorker, and other prominent platforms.
Mary holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Connecticut, with a dissertation titled “Books as Medicine.” Her academic journey includes serving as an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and co-directing the Public Humanities Collaborative at Trinity College. Mary's expertise in digital scholarship and public history has led to significant contributions in academia and community engagement.
Mary loves working with individuals, small businesses, and cultural organizations or nonprofits to support their work. Her strength is helping to frame stories for the public using digital tools, and supporting the project management work needed to bring them to life. She is committed to inclusive storytelling and community-engaged work.
Mary lives with her wife in Connecticut.
Erica Crowley
Erica Crowley is a dedicated professional committed to community engagement, social justice, and education. With nearly a decade of experience in various capacities, Erica currently serves as the Director of Community Learning in Trinity College’s Center for Hartford Engagement & Research where she oversees academic programs focused on community action, community-based research, public humanities and creative projects. She fosters meaningful relationships with community partners, faculty, and students to develop impactful projects and courses. Some of her notable accomplishments in this role have been developing college-wide guidance and collaboratively developed resources on best practices for community engagement, specifically focusing on building trust-based, mutually beneficial community partnerships and engaging anti-racist pedagogy. She also proudly serves as a campus mentor to Posse Chicago scholars.
Prior to her current position, Erica served as lead organizer for Pro-Choice Connecticut (now ReproEquityNow) where she directed successful grassroots organizing campaigns to advance proactive municipal and state level reproductive rights legislation. She has previously served as a Commissioner on the City of Hartford’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Hartford Women.
Erica holds a Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in community organizing from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. With a background in macro-social work, research and advocacy, Erica brings a wealth of skills in program development, organizing and outreach, and organizational leadership. She holds a deep commitment to fostering inclusive spaces and making public, community-engaged work.