About
Ellis + Eyre was founded to support higher education professionals.
We Feel You.
Higher education professionals are short-staffed and burned out. You’ve weathered crisis after crisis. But you’re still expected to do more with even less. You know what needs to be done to dig out but you can’t seem to get to those big, important projects. And it feels as if you don’t have another moment in the school year to lose.
That’s where we come in. We are your secret weapon, your ace in the hole, your rabbit in a hat. We are a small, lean, nimble agency that most colleges can afford. Our deep experience in higher ed allows us to dive into your project and deliver best-in-class work that gives you immediate results.
Your leadership team will applaud, your metrics will improve, and you’ll feel something you may not have felt at work in a long time: joy.
“Leadership was thrilled with this work. I cannot recommend Ellis + Eyre enough.”
— Michele Faye Hoos, Director of Strategic Communications for Cornell Tech, Cornell University
Who We Are
Erin Lyons, Founder
For more than 25 years, Erin has helped universities and colleges of all sizes and ranks level up, reach new audiences, and meet their most important goals. She began working in higher education in 1996 and was an intern for marketing guru Seth Godin in 1999.
A former director of development and communications for Harvard University, Erin holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and a BA in English from University of Wisconsin. She has lived in New York City, Boston, Chicago, London, and DC. Now, she is happily based in Vermont on a trout stream in the Green Mountains.
What People Are Saying
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with someone who loves this kind of work and who commits to it as much as we do. Ellis + Eyre dove in immediately and demonstrated a level of commitment to our community that surpassed my expectations. It was not only rare and refreshing to partner with Erin but it was a joy because of her good humor and creativity.”
— Bernice Tsai
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Columbia College, Columbia University
“Erin is a phenomenal writer and content strategist who has a deep understanding of digital and web strategy. She can evaluate and revamp websites holistically, offering guidance traditionally made by a team of people. On top of this, she is an absolute pleasure to work with and someone who can interface seamlessly with deans, faculty, and anyone in higher ed leadership.”
— MIchelle Faye Hoos
Director of Strategic Communications
Cornell Tech, Cornell University
“Ellis + Eyre gets the job done. Their talent, creativity, expertise in digital content strategy, and vast knowledge of the higher education landscape resulted in an award-winning, best-in-class website. Erin kept our team motivated to stay on task — and in many cases to go the extra mile. From day one, it was clear that Ellis + Eyre cared as much about this project as I did.”
— Lindsey Waldrop
Director of Marketing and Communications
School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
