Client Testimonials

“I very rarely give near-perfect feedback, and while there is no such thing as perfection, I feel that this project could not have gone smoother unless I had engaged with Illustrating Progress' services earlier in the process. I look forward to exploring many more opportunities to expand on The Way Onward with Chrissie and IP. I feel fortunate to have connected with Chrissie's creative contributions for this and future projects.” Angie Chaplin, MSCL, Founder of The Way Onward; Multiple Services

“The food systems sector is not easy to get up to speed on and Chrissie was able to capture the big picture and nuance during a very dynamic series of diverse panels and speakers. Chrissie was incredibly organized and we felt confident at all times that we would get an incredible work product that we could use in internal and external communications. ” Julie Cranston, Executive Director, Vida Mejor Capital; Graphic Recording  

“Child welfare and family support systems are complex—not just for families but for policymakers.  For 8 years, Illustrating Progress has brought curiosity, compassion, and skill to C4CJ. They’ve helped demystify these systems and given us creative tools to elevate the case for centering children, youth, and families in equitable, accountable policies.” Cathy Palm, Founder, Center for Children’s Justice (C4CJ); Multiple Services

"Chrissie is just so lovely to work with. I love her relaxed demeanor. She helped keep my stress levels low by projecting a sense of calm. Events like these can be very stressful, especially for those who don't do them often, but this ended up feeling so smooth since I knew we were in the hands of a pro. I also really liked how Chrissie was sure to make sure everyone was heard in all our meetings. This was an A+ Team." Ilene Hollin, Temple College of Public Health; Facilitation

"The graphic recording added engagement in the meeting and helped participants visualize more broadly as we did some visioning brainstorming. Also, we are using the visuals in our notes and meeting report - so they will be great to support ongoing meetings and recall after the meetings!" Elizabeth Guman, Managing Partner, Strategy Arts; Graphic Recording 

"The ‘Creativity for Healthcare Professionals’ workshop provides a unique opportunity to expand strategic thinking - a key takeaway for developing health profession students. The process worked so well. Chrissie was really thoughtful, and kept me included in her thinking. I would absolutely, 100% work with Illustrating Progress again!" Laura Kline, PA Area Health Education Center; Workshop

"Everything went really smoothly and there was constant communication. Haley was super patient with our multiple rounds of edits. It was really helpful to have someone outside our team come up with a first draft, I don't think we would have had the capacity internally to sketch out a vision for what we wanted to the graphics to look like!"

Gabriela Noa Betancourt, ACRE Institute; Asynchronous Graphic Recording 

"The final illustration tells the story of the work that we do and what we would like to accomplish. Lots of folks really appreciated watching a visual representation unfold during the session. The process worked well given the remote connection. We were able to give feedback and tweak the illustrations. We are very pleased with the final results." Zaira Cedano, Andrus Family Fund; Remote Graphic Recording 

"Illustrating Progress' contributions  resonated deeply with our mission to empower others to collaborate and center the learner.  Their engaging style fostered a dynamic and interactive atmosphere, which was evident in the lively discussions and positive feedback we have already received. We are profoundly grateful for the time, expertise, and dedication of the team."- Rebecca Lamar, The Pennsylvania Key, Facilitation; Graphic Design & Graphic Recording 

"Haley’s attendance was invaluable because she helped to refine the visual metaphors that were guiding our work, and it made her participation at the workshops feel seamless. She became an active and central member of our convening team, and I think having artists participate in planning meanings is an important part of the process.” Annie Tickell, Farm Manager, Farm Philly; Graphic  Facilitation & Recording 

"Illustrating Progress created a beautiful piece of artwork that represented our DE&I initiative, in addition to creating a live illustration that captured our summit and will allow the event and experience to live on. As newbies to this, we appreciated Illustrating Progress walking us through the process and pivoting when we modified our ask.."

Alyssa Kovach, Sr. Director of DE&I Engagement, Comcast; Multiple Services

"We are excited to have run across this amazing process. Our intent is to continue having Chrissie join our future sessions to create a storybook of the work going forward. This experience brings the work of the group to life. If you ever missed a meeting, the story lies before you."Lisa Kennedy, Family Peer Support Specialist, York County Department of Human Services; Graphic Recording 

"Haley was thoughtful, present, and collaborative! I so appreciated the time she spent at our event, chatting with participants and treating the work with careful attention." Caitlin O'Brien, Director of Learning & Community Impact,

Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation; Graphic Recording 

"Chrissie was easy to work with and very open to feedback and knew how to incorporate it well into her designs. I appreciated the multiple options in some iterations." Sylvie Gallier Howard, CEO, Equitable Cities Collaborative; Illustration

"The final product was incredible, and the planning process was smooth. They kept things moving and, from the start, felt like part of the team. They took the time to understand the project’s history, and the attention to context ensured the final product was not only beautiful but also deeply aligned with the purpose and spirit of the work. "  Jenni Vaughan, Senior Project Manager, UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation; Facilitation & Graphic Recording

"The team walked away from this experience invigorated and focused on driving the mission of SELF forward. Having the illustrations will assist in maintaining continued organizational focus. I believe what worked well is Ellen and Chrissie both worked to understand the desired outcomes and it showed with the feedback from the team." Jessie Ferreira, Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF); Retreat Facilitation & Graphic Recording 

"I think the visual tool is really impactful - I have already received positive feedback in meetings and across audiences when sharing it. It will add value because it captures a critical conversation and illustrates our work so clearly. " Ellen Ridyard, Director of Collaborations & Partnerships, Philadelphia Education Fund; Graphic Recording 

"My work requires me to change hearts and minds via a story. The illustrations allow me to effectively tell the story over and over again. Chrissie not only was present to complete the requirements of the job, but she actually cared about the journey and outcomes of the work. "

Kevin Jackson, Family First Health, York County Care Coordination; Multiple Services 

"Chrisse was incredibly intuitive as to what key points to identify and bring forth in the graphic. She is personable and easy to work with. As this was my first time working with a graphic artist, she was very clear about what could help support her work and I did my best to meet those needs- the end product speaks for itself."

Tonia Breech, Professional Development Organization Grants Supervisor, The Pennsylvania Key; Graphic Recording 

"We were grappling with a lot of unknowns around attendance, group composition, and input. The IP team asked thoughtful questions during the design phase which helped us refine our agenda. The visuals generated a lot of energy and engagement, and were helpful prompts for us to move between topics. The whole team was really friendly and pleasant to work with!" Kelsey Salazar, Director, Health Care Improvement Foundation; Facilitation & Graphic Recording 

"We have loved having Chrissie and Illustrating Progress' involvement in our project! Chrissie's graphic recordings are a powerful way to bring our discussions to life…and provide focus! They are not only helpful to us as planners, but provide a powerful tool to communicate with various stakeholder groups." Annette Myarick, Executive Director, PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Graphic Recording 

"Chrissie was a great partner is preparing for the session and absorbing our input. She had great ideas for the session itself. It all honestly felt very seamless from our perspective and we appreciate it very much. Both the planning and (attending) leadership teams were wowed by the output. Having the digital output so quickly afterwards too was impressive and valuable." Sarah Johns, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Graphic Recording 

"Haley's graphic illustration provided a colorful, engaging, and intriguing representation of a very challenging and complex topic - gun and community violence. It added creativity and attention to detail to the event and produced a powerful artifact to preserve key insights going forward. She was flexible, asked good questions, and managed the logistics seamlessly. "Joe Moorman, ImpactED, University of Penn; Graphic Recording

"Haley was amazing and was super responsive. She was wonderful to work with, was helpful, patient, and an excellent listener. Her artwork captured the discussions exactly. It was very impressive to watch...Would work with her over and over." Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director, The Kensington Corridor Trust ; Multiple Services