About North Ember

Empowering transformation through strategy and innovation. North Ember is a strategic consulting and digital management firm that partners with organizations to achieve measurable impact.

Veteran Owned and SDVOSB UEI CMPTU1XT3N95 CAGE 109P6 Wyoming and Washington

Our Mission and Approach

We help businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies bridge strategy and execution. North Ember blends management consulting, technology integration, and communications strategy to help clients adapt to change and build long term value. Our approach is collaborative, analytical, and rooted in service excellence.

ClarityDefine success, align stakeholders, and focus effort where it matters most.
DisciplineOperate with governance, cadence, and measurable outcomes.
AdaptabilityRespond to change with data, iteration, and continuous learning.

Leadership and Experience

Portrait of Sean M. Brownlee, Founder and CEO of North Ember, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and strategic consultant specializing in organizational strategy, digital transformation, and public-private partnerships.

Sean M. Brownlee

Founder and CEO

Sean is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and strategist with more than two decades of experience in operations, digital transformation, and public-private partnerships. His leadership philosophy shapes North Ember values of discipline, adaptability, and innovation.

Our consultants and partners bring experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including national security, e-commerce, economic development, and strategic communications. This diversity of expertise helps align complex objectives with actionable strategies.

What We Deliver

🏛️Enterprise Consulting and Program Management

Program mobilization, governance, and executive reporting for government and private clients.

💻Digital Transformation and Workflow Optimization

Unified web, analytics, CRM, and content operations that support measurable growth.

📣Brand and Communications Strategy

Messaging, campaign tooling, and channel alignment for mission-driven organizations.

📊Data-Driven Policy and Resilience Planning

Evidence packs, KPI frameworks, and decision support for leaders and boards.

🎖️Veteran-Led Public Sector Insight

Contracting readiness, supplier diversity value, and practical delivery in regulated settings.

Trusted Partnerships

We collaborate with clients and partners that value integrity, performance, and measurable outcomes. Our capabilities align with enterprise partners and public sector programs. Through disciplined execution and clear communication, we support initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation across sectors.

Selected work snapshots are available on request. Client names can be shared under NDA.
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