“If you haven’t had the pleasure to work with Josie, you are truly missing out. Her ability to approach any problem and intuitively decipher the best way forward is unmatched. Josie is someone with true vision. She always has a point of view and is willing to take a (very educated) leap. Josie questions everything and pushes everyone to be better, yet she does so with grace, humility and true leadership. She’s made an incredible impact at Barkley.”

“Josie is a collaborative, ingenious master strategist who tirelessly does not just the creative thing but the right thing. She has a way of seeing the whole picture and what needs to be done, and partnering with everyone in the room and on the phone to make sure the project becomes all it can be. Her drive and enthusiasm and 24/7 dedication were just a part of why she was so popular around the halls of Crispin Porter. No one is better than Josie when it comes to listening, strategizing and guiding brands toward their better selves.”

“Josie dives into brands and target audiences like no one I’ve ever seen - becoming an expert in everything related to the task at hand. She forges deep, meaningful relationships with her clients and works alongside every department to provide the most comprehensive brand experience. Her drive and constant motivation to do great work is infectious. You will not find a more passionate leader.”

“Josie is brilliant! She is curious, asks the right questions, thinks through branding and communications under an inclusive, holistic and consumer-driven approach. She is collaborative in the best sense of the word: working with her is a true interwoven partnership, one in which she is beyond 100% invested in, aimed towards the best, most kick-ass, compelling creative outcome. Working with Josie brought us into one team, regardless of company names, creative functions or silos. She is a positive force, a heartfelt leader, and helps bring lightness into the complexities of creative strategy.”

“Josie has it all. She is extremely sharp, fun to work with, articulate, confident, energetic, collaborative, a hard worker, a fast but thorough worker, and is great at putting a strategy together from scratch. She’ll bring a valuable insight to the table, but not an attitude. If you get the chance to work with her, you will be lucky. She’s fantastic.”