Who We Are
About Cardinal Consulting
Cardinal Consulting is a woman-owned strategy firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, specializing in aligning strategy, execution, and communication. We are not a traditional marketing agency. We are organizational architects—trusted partners who help strong organizations transform how they operate, communicate, and deliver impact.
Founded in 2006 by strategist and former sales and marketing executive Chakisse Newton, Cardinal Consulting offers a rare blend of strategic clarity, systems thinking, and communication excellence. Our work aligns people, processes, and communications to help clients move faster, lead stronger, and scale without resistance.
At Cardinal Consulting, we don’t just write plans. We build ecosystems. We don’t just improve messaging. We ensure internal systems can support and sustain it. And we don’t just coach leaders. We help teams execute with confidence and clarity.
Our work spans sectors—from conservation and healthcare to education, economic development, and the arts. Clients range from global brands like Microsoft and Walmart to regional nonprofits, associations, chambers of commerce, and state environmental agencies.
Whether we’re serving a global nonprofit or a local coalition, our value remains the same: We help organizations deliver on their mission by making sure the internal reality matches the external message.