Marty McConnell

Marty McConnell is a professional specializing in strategy, culture, and transition, known for reframing situations and perspectives to foster breakthroughs for individuals, teams, and organizations. He is the founder of Appreciative Solutions Group and has a rich educational background, including a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing / Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College.

With an appreciative inquiry approach, Marty McConnell and ASG help clients like Lyric Opera/Lyric Unlimited, ICOY, Envision Unlimited, and Y.O.U. in Chicago and beyond to leverage their strengths to make a positive impact in the world. Marty has held key roles in various organizations, such as Director of Strategic Advancement at Alternatives, Inc., Director of Resource Development at Alternatives, Inc., and Director of Strategic Advancement at Partnership for After School Education (PASE).

Furthermore, Marty McConnell has a solid foundation in education, having studied Speech Communication at Miami University and completed his High School Diploma at Maine West High School. He has also worked as an Artist in Residence at Declare Yourself, Associate Director at Urban Word NYC, Senior Account Executive at Kathy Schaeffer & Associates, Inc., and Communications Coordinator at Environmental Technologies & Communications.