At Maxwell & Paul, we understand that social problems are wicked and complex. This awareness informs all we do. We work with our clients to create strategies to support individuals, organizations, and coalitions in achieving their goals.
We help clients deal with change, coalition or network formation, conflict resolution, and coalesce networks around a common agenda.
We are excited to help you create and reimagine solutions. We are guided by science to ensure that you are equipped with the right tools for success.
Impact with Expertise
Dr. Joshua-Paul Miles, Ph.D. is the founder and leading executive of Maxwell & Paul, bringing a unique blend of academic insight and practical expertise to his work with nonprofits, corporations, and cross-sector networks. As an Assistant Professor of Corporate & Organizational Communication at Marquette University, Dr. Miles leverages his expertise to drive impactful engagement across diverse organizational contexts. He earned both his doctorate and master’s degrees from Northwestern University, following his undergraduate studies in Corporate Communication and Spanish for International Business at Marquette, where he also minored in Human Resources.
Dr. Miles is recognized as a thought leader by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company’s Data Science Institute, where he actively contributes to the institute’s strategic initiatives and supports Northwestern Mutual’s community engagement efforts. His research and insights have been published in prominent academic journals, such as the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Community Development Journal, and Management Communication Quarterly, underscoring his contributions to fields of public administration, community development, strategic communication, and management science.
A native Wisconsinite, Dr. Miles hails from Milwaukee, where he was raised by a family rooted in care and factory work, shaping his commitment to community-driven change and professional integrity.