Narrative Development for Place-Based Work
Every community holds a story.
My work makes sure the right people hear it.
I help organizations uncover, shape, and share the narratives that move missions forward. Whether we’re documenting neighborhood transformation, elevating resident voices, or crafting messages that align with funders and decision makers, I bring clarity, strategy, and care to every story.
The Approach:
The Story → Strategy → Stewardship™ Framework
Our approach to storytelling is rooted in clarity, community, and care.
We do more than capture stories. We help organizations understand what those stories mean, how they connect to the mission, and how they can be communicated in ways that build trust and make an impact.
STORY
Listen & Understand
Every narrative begins with listening. This phase centers the people closest to the work and surfaces what is true before anything is shaped or shared. It is about slowing down long enough to understand context, lived experience, and meaning before a story is told.
STRATEGY
Shape the Narrative
Once clarity exists, intention follows. This phase focuses on translating insight into narrative direction that aligns with mission, audience, and trust. Stories move from understanding into purposeful communication with care and precision.
STEWARDSHIP
Sustain & Protect the Narrative
Stories carry responsibility. Stewardship ensures narratives are held with care over time and protected from distortion or misuse. This phase supports long term trust by helping organizations treat storytelling as an ongoing practice, not a one time output.
