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AI Visibility & Citation Action Plan
Right now, ChatGPT and Claude don't mention Dr. Nolan when asked about education consultants, justice-involved youth programs, or K-12 school improvement. This guide explains exactly what to do — and in what order — to change that.
Current baseline
0 of 10 AI queries mention Dr. Nolan
Tested August 15, 2026 across ChatGPT and Claude
What this guide does
The site already has rich structured data, FAQ schema, and a full credentials page. This guide covers the off-site work — the directories, profiles, and content that AI systems use as citation sources.
Start here
Quick wins — do these first
| Action |
|---|
Update LinkedIn headline with RISE Framework and Northeastern affiliation |
Add all three books to LinkedIn Publications section |
Create Google Scholar author profile |
Add drkimberlynolan.com to Northeastern faculty page |
Create SpeakerHub profile with session titles from /speaking |
Create or update IECA directory listing |
Publish first LinkedIn article on justice-involved youth education |
Full action plan
Five phases — in priority order
LinkedIn — The Highest-Impact First Step
Why this matters: LinkedIn is one of the most-crawled professional sources for AI systems. When ChatGPT or Claude is asked about education consultants, LinkedIn profiles are frequently cited. A fully optimized profile with the right keywords is the single fastest way to get Dr. Nolan into AI responses.
Headline
Change from a generic title to: "Education Consultant | K-12 School Improvement · Justice-Involved Youth · Higher Ed | Creator of the RISE Framework | Teaching Professor, Northeastern University"
About section (first 3 lines)
These show in search previews. Start with: "Dr. Kimberly M. Nolan (Ed.D.) is an education consultant, author, and Teaching Professor at Northeastern University with 25+ years of experience improving outcomes for overlooked students in K-12 schools, higher education, and juvenile justice settings."
Skills section
Add all of these as skills: K-12 Education Consulting, School Improvement, Trauma-Informed Practice, Restorative Discipline, Justice-Involved Youth, Alternative Education, Juvenile Justice Education, Higher Education Consulting, Professional Development, Education Equity, RISE Framework.
Featured section
Pin three items: a link to drkimberlynolan.com, a link to the free Overlooked Student Audit (/audit-download), and a link to the Speaking page (/speaking).
Experience entries
Each role should include 3–5 bullet points with specific outcomes and the keywords above. Avoid vague descriptions like "provided consulting services." Write: "Designed and delivered trauma-informed professional development for [X] educators across [X] districts."
Publications section
Add all three books with their full titles and a 2-sentence description each. AI systems index LinkedIn publications heavily.
Website URL
Set the custom URL label to "Education Consulting" (not "Website") and point it to drkimberlynolan.com.
IECA Directory — The Professional Citation
Why this matters: The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) directory is one of the sources AI systems cite when asked "who are the best education consultants." A complete IECA profile with the right specialty tags creates a structured, authoritative citation that AI crawlers trust.
Create or claim your IECA profile
Go to iecaonline.com and create or update your member profile. If Dr. Nolan is not yet a member, the Associate Member tier is sufficient for directory listing.
Specialty tags
Select every applicable specialty: K-12 School Consulting, Alternative Education, At-Risk Youth, Juvenile Justice, Professional Development, Higher Education. These are the tags AI systems use to match consultants to queries.
Bio text
Use the same bio language as the LinkedIn About section — consistent language across directories reinforces the signal to AI systems.
Website link
Link directly to drkimberlynolan.com. This creates a backlink from a high-authority domain that AI systems recognize.
Academic & Research Databases
Why this matters: AI systems heavily weight academic sources. If Dr. Nolan's books and any published articles appear in Google Scholar, ResearchGate, or Academia.edu, she becomes citable in academic contexts — which is exactly where her target clients (district leaders, program directors) are searching.
Google Scholar profile
Create a Google Scholar author profile at scholar.google.com. Add all three books. Set your affiliation to Northeastern University. This is free and takes about 20 minutes. Once created, AI systems can cite her as a published academic.
ResearchGate profile
Create a profile at researchgate.net. Add publications, set expertise keywords, and link to drkimberlynolan.com. ResearchGate profiles appear in AI responses to research-oriented queries.
Academia.edu profile
Create a profile at academia.edu. Upload any available papers, book chapters, or excerpts. Even a single uploaded document creates a citable academic presence.
Northeastern University faculty page
Ensure the Northeastern faculty directory page for Dr. Nolan is complete and links to drkimberlynolan.com. University faculty pages are among the most trusted sources AI systems cite.
Speaking & Conference Directories
Why this matters: When event planners and conference organizers ask AI systems for speaker recommendations, they get results from speaker directories. A presence in these directories creates a new category of AI citation.
SpeakerHub
Create a free profile at speakerhub.com. Add a speaker bio, topic list (use the session titles from the Speaking page), and link to drkimberlynolan.com/speaking. SpeakerHub is indexed by AI systems for speaker recommendation queries.
National Speakers Association (NSA)
If not already a member, consider the Associate Member tier. NSA member profiles appear in AI responses to "education speakers" and "professional development speakers" queries.
Conference speaker bios
For every past or upcoming speaking engagement, ensure the conference website lists Dr. Nolan with her full title, affiliation, and a link to drkimberlynolan.com. These pages accumulate over time and become a distributed citation network.
Content That AI Systems Quote
Why this matters: AI systems don't just cite directories — they quote content. Articles, LinkedIn posts, and interviews that contain Dr. Nolan's name alongside specific expertise keywords are the raw material AI systems pull from when generating responses. The more she publishes, the more she gets cited.
LinkedIn articles (not just posts)
Publish 1–2 long-form LinkedIn articles per month on topics like "What schools get wrong about justice-involved youth" or "Why trauma-informed practice fails without structural change." Articles are indexed separately from posts and appear in AI responses to topical queries.
Youth Today byline
Since Dr. Nolan has already been featured in Youth Today, pitch a bylined article or op-ed. A byline in a national publication is one of the strongest AI citation signals available.
Podcast appearances
Education and leadership podcasts are heavily indexed by AI systems. Target podcasts whose audiences include district administrators, juvenile justice practitioners, and higher education leaders. Each appearance creates a new citation source.
Quote contributions
Sign up for HARO (Help a Reporter Out) or Qwoted and respond to journalist queries about education, juvenile justice, and school improvement. A single quoted mention in an education publication creates a citable source that AI systems index.
Already complete — on the site
When to re-check AI visibility
AI systems re-index the web on different schedules. After completing Phase 1 and Phase 2, wait 4–6 weeks and run another visibility check. Expect to see the first mentions appear within 60–90 days of completing all five phases.