Consulting Services

Narrative Strategy • Organizational Development • Creative Leadership

As an award-winning author, filmmaker, and strategic leader, I partner with foundations, nonprofits, artists and corporations to accelerate systems change through the power of storytelling and values-based organizational development.

Services include: Coaching, Keynotes, Organizational Development, Cohorts & Learning Communities, and Workshops.

Keynote Speaking & Presentations

Drawing from two decades of narrative strategy and executive leadership, I deliver transformative keynotes, plenaries and presentations that inspire audiences to reimagine their approach to social change, leadership and organizational impact.

Featured Topics:

• Values-Based Storytelling for Systems Change

• The Power of Joy in Social Justice Movements

• Building Community Power through Storytelling 

• Creative Strategies for Resource Mobilization

• From Problems to Possibilities: Reframing Change Work

Perfect for conferences, retreats, and institutional gatherings seeking to inspire transformative leadership.

Organizational Development & Coaching

With expertise in fundraising strategy, board development, network weaver and sustainable organizational practice, I support mission-aligned organizations and projects in building capacity for long-term impact.

Core Services:

• Strategic Planning & Vision Development

• Fundraising Strategy & Impact Measurement

• Board Development 

• Program Design & Evaluation

• Succession Planning & Embracing Change

• Narrative Strategy Integration

• Financial Systems for Collaboration

• Business Models for Creative Entrepeneurs

Ideal for foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations seeking strategic transformation.

Cohort Facilitation, Learning Communities & Program Design

Leveraging experience in building communities of practice, I design and facilitate cohort experiences that deepen learning, build networks, and accelerate collective impact.

Specializations:

• Grantee Convening & Professional Development

• Philanthropic Learning Communities 

• Leadership Development Programs

• Creative Practitioner Networks

• Mentorship Program Architecture

• Learning Community Facilitation

Perfect for foundations, academic institutions, and organizations building learning communities.

Workshops & Training

Combining adaptive leadership frameworks with artistic practice, I design workshops that build relational community, leadership, and authentic belonging in diverse teams.

Workshop Themes:

• Storytelling to Build Power, Leadership & Belonging

• Authentic Voice & Community Engagement

• AI, Futurism & Ancestral Wisdom

• Creative Leadership & Change

• Building Values Based Organizational Culture

• Culture Change through Community Power Building

Designed for corporate teams and professional development programs.

Proven Track Record

Having worked with teams that raised over $50 million and co-founded groundbreaking organizations and projects, I bring tested frameworks and measurable results to every engagement.

Creative & Strategic Leadership Co-founder of The Center for Cultural Power, Cultural Engagement Lab, and The Constellations Culture Change Fund—demonstrating the power of artists as changemakers.

Award-Winning Storytelling Author of "Call Her Freedom" (Simon & Schuster) and creator of internationally acclaimed documentary series on human rights defenders.

Systems Change Expertise Pioneered narrative impact measurement tools and frameworks to support organizations in testing and refining their storytelling for maximum effectiveness.

Global Perspective Daughter of Parsi-Indian and German-Italian migrants, bringing intersectional lens and cultural fluency to cross-community bridge-building.

Ready to Transform Your Impact?

Let's explore how storytelling and strategic development can accelerate your organization's mission and deepen your community engagement.

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