Carrie Hane (US)
Works as a freelance strategy consultant
Co-author of Designing Connected Content: Plan and Model Digital Products for Today and Tomorrow (New Riders, 2018), a handbook for a pioneering approach to sustainable digital publishing
Based in Springfield, Virginia
CMS Kickoff 25
Presentation: The Danger of Structured Content on the Fly
Slides: Download (as PDF)
CMS Kickoff 23
Presentation: Mind the Gap: How Can Content Technology Impact Businesses
About Carrie Hane
Carrie is a dynamic leader and creative problem solver dedicated to driving strategic impact through innovative solutions. With over 20 years of experience, she has guided organizations in transforming to meet the evolving needs of their communities while leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve meaningful results.
As co-author of Designing Connected Content: Plan and Model Digital Products for Today and Tomorrow, Carrie has influenced how organizations adopt sustainable digital practices that maximize efficiency and long-term value.
Her career spans roles at full-service digital agencies and as an independent consultant, where she has collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and implement best-in-class strategies. Carrie has also led in-house teams, fostering alignment across stakeholders and establishing shared standards to deliver impactful outcomes. In addition to her consulting work, she teaches graduate-level courses on content management and modeling in the Content Strategy program at FH Joanneum University in Austria, equipping the next generation of leaders to think critically and act strategically.
Since 2011, Carrie has shared her expertise by publishing thought leadership, delivering keynote talks, facilitating workshops, and participating in podcasts and industry events around the globe, including with the CMS Expert group at Clearwater Beach in 2020. Her educational background includes a master’s in International Affairs from The George Washington University and a bachelor’s in Political Science from Northern Michigan University, providing her with a deep foundation in strategic analysis and cross-sector collaboration.
When she’s not working, you can find her at the pool swimming, on the river rowing or paddling, visiting her grown children at the beach or in the mountains, or hanging out with her dog, Zoie.
Blog posts and presentations with Carrie
Designing Connected Content - a 2019 update (September 2019)