How I Can Help

Communications Planning

I know, I know — you’re sick of planning meetings and want to actually DO the work. But trying to raise brand awareness, shape the media narrative around your issue, or meet your advocacy or fundraising goals without a plan to ground you is like heading into Jurassic Park without an exit strategy (spoiler alert: it won’t end well!)

I’ll guide your team through an inclusive planning process that'll help identify your unique challenges and opportunities and map out strategies to support your organizational goals. You’ll walk away with an actionable comms plan grounded in ambitious yet achievable goals that everyone in your organization can feel excited about and invested in.

Already have a comms plan, but it’s gathering dust? I can give it a fresh look and turn it into a living document you’ll actually want to use.

Depending on your needs and capacity, as an optional add-on, I can also roll up my sleeves and bring the plan we’ve built together to life by engaging journalists on your behalf, creating media materials, and more.

Need any of the above, or not sure exactly what you need? Let’s chat!

Executive Thought Leadership

Organizational leaders are juggling a LOT. When there’s a major grant report due or a board meeting coming up, adding “be a thought leader” to your to-do list probably feels exhausting. But becoming the go-to voice people trust on your issue is one of the best investments you can make to build credibility, attract supporters, and advance your mission.

Thought leadership shouldn’t feel like extra work; it should feel like a natural extension of the important work you’re already doing. Together, we’ll dig into the personal experiences that fuel your passion and expertise, and work to craft messages that make an impact — but still feel authentically you. Then we’ll get your voice heard by pitching you to journalists, securing speaking gigs, identifying awards to apply for that showcase your leadership, and more.

If the idea of speaking in public or on the record makes you queasy, I’ll prepare you to feel confident sharing your perspective on podcasts, panels, and with reporters, without worrying about saying the “wrong” thing.

Storyteller Cultivation & Media Training

Authentic voices are the heartbeat of any good communications strategy. They connect, inspire, and illustrate the urgency of the challenges you’re tackling in a way that even the most compelling data and charts can’t.

I’ve been fortunate to train dozens of storytellers—including individuals with lived experience, policy experts, and volunteers—to speak from the heart with poise and purpose.

Whether you’re looking to connect with potential supporters, sway an elected official, boost employee morale during a time of transition, or something in between, I’ll help you identify potential storytellers, work with them to develop their personal narratives, and adapt them to reach your audience.

If you’re hoping to put your storytellers in the spotlight, I can create bespoke trainings to help them feel comfortable interacting with reporters, including tips on pivoting in tricky situations and staying cool under pressure. For more seasoned spokespeople, I offer preparation for specific media opportunities, including running mock interview scenarios and providing real-time feedback.