Michael Lo Iacono

“Words are powerful. A thought conveyed through effective storytelling can move communities to action,” says Michael LoIacono. During his ten years as an active duty US Marine, Michael was responsible for directing missions, and managing mission success through the use of his leadership and compassion. Michael has acted as a liaison between the Department of State and the military during humanitarian missions developing strategic communications plans to effectively communicate with multiple NGOs and local governments. In 2008, he left the Marine Corps to become the Program Management Division Chief for an Army ACAT I acquisition program. Michael consolidated four globally dispersed programs into one program, increasing productivity and saving the organization $125M annually. Michael developed briefs for the US Congress, White House Fellows, the Armed Services Budget Committee and elected officials. Michael was awarded the US Army Commendation Medal for Outstanding Civilian Achievement. Michael formed Indigo Consulting Firm with his passion for communication. Recognizing that the current dynamics in the business world are driven by the increased need for cost reduction, performance measurement, and clear two-way communication, he structured Indigo Consulting Firm to create dynamic synergies between targeted engagements and our client-centered delivery model. Michael’s passion for using the power of words to create a vision has made him one of the most respected storytellers in the industry. It has always been Michael’s philosophy to create a partnership with his clients. He takes pride in the fact that those who have enlisted his expertise have successfully forged a partnership that enabled them to effectively communicate with their publics and increase awareness of their organizations. “We exist for one reason, and one reason only: to provide our client partners with the smartest, fastest, most creative and forward-thinking counsel available.”