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.
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.
Leadership and Experience
 
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.