We help purpose-driven institutions and leaders move through complexity with care, clarity, and direction that lasts — and prepares them for what’s next.
The world is shifting — fast. We blend deep insight with smart tools to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
From strategy and retreats to culture-building and communications, our services are designed to meet the moment — and prepare you for what’s next.
Tailored offerings that help teams align, lead with clarity, and bring their vision to life.
We facilitate smart, inclusive planning that helps teams align on priorities, make decisions, and move with clarity. Our process centers on what matters most — your people, purpose, and goals –and turns it into a plan you’ll actually use.
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We support organizations in creating cultures where people feel seen, valued, and able to thrive. From visioning to values-in-action, we help teams shape culture with intention — and bring it to life every day.
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We design experiences that build trust, clarity, and shared momentum. Whether through retreats, coaching, or team sessions, we meet leaders and teams where they are — and move them forward, together.
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We craft clear, compelling strategies that connect people to purpose. From internal comms to campaign launches, we blend messaging and design to drive understanding, alignment, and action.
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We help organizations bring their values to life through everyday operations — from how people are welcomed and trained, to how service is delivered and sustained.
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We guide organizations through change with clarity, care, and confidence. From strategy shifts to culture transformation, we help teams navigate transitions in a way that’s people centered, sustainable, and aligned with long-term goals.
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I’ve been a teacher, a professional dancer, a nonprofit VP, a strategic consultant, and more. Some people might call that a winding path — I call it depth. Each chapter built the next, layering wisdom, courage, and skill.
I’ve led classrooms and boardrooms. I’ve built strategic plans for universities and held space for Fortune 500 executives working through change. At every step, I’ve reinvented with purpose — not because I failed, but because I was called forward.
Now, as the founder of Smart Strategies Group, I bring everything I’ve learned into a practice rooted in care, clarity, and collaboration. I believe strategy should feel human. I believe care is power. And I believe the best work comes from being brave enough to bring your whole self to the table.
A sampling of client projects I’ve led or supported across industries and sectors.
Partnered with public universities to lead inclusive strategic planning efforts. Facilitated processes with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders to co-create mission, vision, and values alongside actionable priorities. In some cases, this led to follow-on work aligning departmental or foundation plans to the broader institutional vision.
Collaborated with city leaders and employees to define a new mission, vision, and values. Facilitated retreats and team workshops that led to a cross-functional culture team rollout. The city now regularly celebrates values-driven actions across departments, making culture a visible and shared priority.
Partnered with a leading healthcare system to connect organizational values to daily operations. Co-designed a system-wide leadership roadshow, built real-world learning scenarios, and developed internal communications that made their leadership competencies tangible. Also supported the Chief Digital Officer in launching an engagement campaign to boost employee adoption of digital tools.
Worked alongside a major internal communications team to reinvigorate employee awareness and action around corporate responsibility. Supported a full rebrand of their volunteering and giving programs, developed messaging and brand guidelines, helped design a central resource hub, and co-led focus group insights—contributing to measurable increases in employee engagement.
Co-led a cohort-based learning experience for new people leaders at a global tech company. Session content focused on understanding team purpose, translating strategy into performance, and developing others through feedback and coaching. The program supported stronger alignment, confidence, and capability in the organization’s frontline managers.
Facilitated company-wide training experiences for mid- and senior-level leaders at a major technology firm. Topics included inclusive meeting facilitation and identifying bias in decision-making. Sessions were designed to be practical, engaging, and applicable to real-world leadership challenges
At Smart Strategies Group, we don’t treat values as a poster on the wall or a page in the handbook.
We see them as the compass. The clarity. The real work.
These are the truths we return to — the ones that hold us steady in moments of growth, tension, or change.
They guide how we show up, how we lead, and how we partner with others.
Helping leaders name, align, and live their values is one of the most powerful things we do.
We don’t just scratch the surface — we seek what’s true, layered, and lasting. We move with intention, ask better questions, and let clarity lead the way.
We show up reflective, intuitive, and present — not rushing clarity just to look like we’ve arrived. We honor the way we process and trust that thoughtful insight leads to stronger outcomes.
We believe in the dignity and brilliance of every person. We honor difference, neurodiversity, and lived experience as sources of wisdom.
We believe in second chances, in mending what’s been harmed, and in making space for repair — in systems, relationships, and ourselves.
We believe beauty is energy. It’s the color, rhythm, and style that makes things come alive — from presentations to conversations to the spaces we create. When something feels beautiful, people open up, lean in, and move with joy.
We believe beauty is energy. It’s the color, rhythm, and style that makes things come alive — from presentations to conversations to the spaces we create. When something feels beautiful, people open up, lean in, and move with joy.
We hold space for growth without harsh judgment. We believe people act from what they’ve known — and we believe they can learn, grow, and rise.
Whether you’re exploring a new project, looking for a partner to support your team, or just curious about how we approach the work, we’d love to connect. Start by filling out the short form below. It helps us understand what you’re working on — whether it’s a subject area, a challenge you’re navigating, or a goal you’re working toward.
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