Amy Hauser

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Associate Director, People Communications (Internal Comms) at Guidehouse

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Amy Hauser is a marketing and communications leader managing her own firm, AHA Marketing Strategy, where she serves clients from federal agencies to startups. An MBA graduate from Pepperdine University, her colleagues describe her as a dynamic, charismatic, and strong leader. She has previous experience at major firms like Maersk, Airbus, and Guidehouse.

Residing in Washington, DC, Amy is an aspiring polyglot who enjoys urban hiking and biking with her husband. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and science education, channeling this interest into creative projects. Amy is also actively involved in her professional community, holding leadership roles in marketing associations.

She co-founded a research consortium and produced an award-winning podcast about tardigrades (micro-animals) to promote sustainability and scientific awareness.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Persuasive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Digital Marketing
Her consultancy focuses on digital content and product marketing strategies for B2B growth, with skills in Google Ads, social media marketing, and SEO.
Science Communication
She co-founded the North American Tardigrade Research Consortium and produced a 5-star rated podcast to educate the public on the micro-animal's role in sustainability.
Professional Networking
Her social media shows active participation and promotion of networking events, and she has held multiple volunteer leadership roles with the American Marketing Association.

Media Appearances

Amy has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024 - 4-2025
Associate Director, People Communications (Internal Comms) at Guidehouse
10-2022 - 12-2024
Associate Director and Senior Communications Consultant (Health Tech) at Guidehouse
8-2022 - 8-2023
Vice President, Membership Communications (Professional Association) at American Marketing Association—Washington, DC
8-2020 - 10-2022
Director of Marketing and Communications Consultant (Federal/ Defense) at Lynch Consultants, LLC
7-2019
Managing Director, Communications and Marketing at Aha Marketing Strategy

Education

2006 - 2008
MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
2007 - 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

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Insights For Selling To Amy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amy is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amy move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Amy take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Amy

Personality Compatibility


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