What's Your Story?
We specialize in well-written, beautifully presented content that provides value to your readers. Our clients are nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who would rather spend time with donors and clients than at a desk developing the next byline, blog post, website, email, report or presentation. Our video production and editing, sound recording and mixing, and podcast services make taking your message to the next level a breeze.
Silver Lining Communications is a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in the State of New Jersey.
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Our Team
Michele Hickey
Nonprofit Communications Specialist
Silver Lining Communications, LLC was founded in 2003 by Michele Hickey. In addition to nearly 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Michele has an MS in Professional and Technical Communication from NJIT, an MA in Nonprofit Management from the New School University, and a BA in Business from Rutgers University. She is a Constant Contact Certified Solution Provider. In addition to her work at Silver Lining Communications, Michele is Executive Vice President of Dennis C. Miller Associates, a firm focused on leadership development and executive search for the nonprofit sector.
Charles Hickey
Videographer/Audio Specialist
Charles is a post-production professional certified in Avid Pro Tools and fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Zoom and Tascam Audio Recorders, Sony and Canon DSLRs and camcorders. In addition, Charles is a songwriter and musician with The Soft Underground, an indie-rock band based in NJ and Memphis. He self-produces a podcast called The Occhiolist Playlist, which centers on his music collection. Charlie recently earned Honorable Mentions at the 2021 Indie Short Fest and IndieX film festivals for his sound mixing work on the short film, Milk. Visit his website to learn more about his work.
Laura Hickey
Social Media/Graphics Associate
By day Laura is an aquarist and zoo educator with a passion for animal well-being and the environment. For Silver Lining, Laura assists with graphic design projects and social media strategy and content creation. Visit her LinkedIn profile to learn more about her background and interests.