Services

Strategic Planning

I offer comprehensive strategic planning for organizations, communities, and projects that tackle pressing challenges in the urban realm. I've successfully led strategic planning processes for complex organizational change and built strong partnerships across the public and private sectors. I have experience in program evaluation and transformation. 

I believe everyone benefits from a good strategy - whether you want a brand-new long-term vision, a short-term path to your next goal, or just a refresh of your roadmap. I offer services that can fit every scenario. Let’s discuss a scale and scope that suits your needs and budget. 

Placemaking

Placemaking strategies are pillars for downtown and community-based organizations looking to collaborate on public space activation and management. I work on projects in the public realm that activate and transform spaces to foster community, culture, and vibrant destinations. This includes:

• Placemaking, place stewardship, and place management strategy

• Public realm analysis and activation strategy

• Public art program development

Economic Development

Understanding your commercial landscape is critical for many small organizations. I support your economic development goals through:

• Economic Development Strategy

• Economic trends and conditions analysis

• Merchant support strategy & programming

• Destination & visitor strategy

BID Expansion & Formation

I offer support to groups exploring the feasibility, formation, or expansion of business improvement districts.

Communications & Storytelling

I believe that people are deeply moved by compelling stories, and that projects and organizations that can harness the power of narrative will be more successful in cultivating trust, seeking meaningful insights, and delivering better outcomes. I can help your team get clear on your vision and message, and use storytelling to increase your impact:

• Brand & mission review & alignment

• Messaging strategy & refresh

• Writing & storytelling support

Community Engagement Strategy

I love helping bring key community stakeholders' insights to projects. I provide support for community engagement and outreach efforts at any level of your organization. I can help you navigate your overall strategy, design and facilitate workshops and convenings, conduct stakeholder interviews, and then analyze and report on relevant findings. I love helping bring key community stakeholders' insights to projects.

Organizational Development

I have helped start, transform, and transition organizations with care and kindness. Mission-based work is demanding, and I bring experience in administration, evaluation, and organizational structure that can enhance your team’s effectiveness, drive program growth and revenue, and help you become more adaptable during times of change. I am deeply committed to helping you review, innovate, and collaborate on changes that enhance your reach and impact. 

I can help with:

• Board Recruitment & Development Strategy

• Standard operating procedures and internal structure

• Systems streamlining

Business Development

I can help align funding with your existing priorities and goals, develop tools to market your impact, and refine your revenue and program strategy. I offer support in growing funding through development research, proposal writing, and grant applications.