Your Thought Partner

Expertly crafted stories are more than just words; they're the heartbeat of community engagement and social impact. 

I'm a social impact communications consultant and thought partner specializing in storytelling for narrative change. I collaborate with senior leaders in social finance and related mission-driven nonprofit organizations to develop a content vision and strategic content program that resonates with your most important stakeholders.

Besides offering strategic content development to American Express and The Mortgage Reports, I've collaborated with notable nonprofit organizations. These include BlueHub Capital SUN, the Junior League of Atlanta, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to help manage strategic communications initiatives.

Those experiences and my doctoral research on the history of racialized capitalism in America have shaped my perspectives. This drives my commitment to offering culturally competent, strategic communications solutions to established organizations in the U.S. opportunity finance sector and related mission-driven nonprofits.

I prioritize organizations focused on democratizing access to capital to close the racialized wealth gap by offering loan funds to buy or maintain homes and for small business startup, development, and operations. I also partner with nonprofits investing in climate justice, decarceration, food justice, and health equity.

My approach is not prescriptive; it's collaborative. I explore with your the specific needs you have. Then, I help you develop messaging strategies that align with your organizational objectives and strategic communications vision, leading to narratives that resonate with your target audiences.

To help your organization convey its social impact, I can offer:

√ Compliance-focused strategic communications strategy
√ Strategic content development
√ Expert, people-first, EEAT/YMYL social impact storytelling
√ Thought leadership content for social impact sector senior executives
√ Data-driven social finance industry insights and analysis
√ Branding positioning and repositioning
√ Reputation development and restoration
√ Customized story-based messaging and strategic content development training

My collaborative approach to strategic communications helps you tell stories that keep your organization not just visible, but influential. 

I develop strategic content that aligns with the values and interests of your core community stakeholders. My unique narrative and culturally competent approach addresses today’s complex social impact landscape.

Even if you don’t see an offering here, please share your strategic communications needs with me. As a thought partner who understands the nuances of opportunity finance and mission-driven nonprofit initiatives, I'm committed to collaborating with you to achieve your social impact communications goals. 

Contact me today for a complimentary 30-minute introductory conversation to determine if we can work together successfully.

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