In a world where information is abundant and issues are growing more complex, I help organizations make sense of change—connecting insight, strategic communications, and engagement to build trust, influence, and action.

Over 15 years spanning journalism, global business, and philanthropy, I've learned that the challenge isn't a lack of information—it's knowing what matters, where the opportunity lies, and how to bring people along. I combine research, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations find clarity, build alignment, and turn complexity into momentum.

I’m especially interested in the forces reshaping economic opportunity and agency—and how institutions can help people and communities navigate change, expand their choices, and participate in economic progress. 

Learn more about my project-based advisory services here.  

From broadcast journalism to brand storytelling, I've always been drawn to the human stories at the heart of change. Geeta, second from left, is a shopkeeper in India breaking gender norms in a male-dominated space — using digital tools to grow her business and claim her place in India's growing economy.

Image courtesy of Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Strategic narratives & positioning

Drawing on a journalistic mindset, I connect data, lived experience, and emerging signals to help organizations clarify their role in solving complex societal challenges and position themselves within their field—building alignment and credibility with partners and stakeholders.

Thought leadership 

I help organizations turn knowledge and expertise into strategic communications and thought leadership that builds credibility and influence over time. By  clarifying ideas and perspectives, and building platforms for visibility, I help leaders contribute meaningfully to the conversations shaping their field.

Multi-stakeholder Engagement

Driving meaningful change requires breaking down silos. I help mission-driven organizations build engagement strategies that connect institutions, communities, and ideas—strengthening relationships, building trust, and moving shared priorities forward.

Ecosystem intelligence

I work with teams to make sense of the people, partnerships, and systems shaping change. Through stakeholder engagement and ecosystem intelligence, I surface insights that strengthen strategy, build alignment, and uncover opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Events and convenings

I help organizations determine where and how to show up—shaping conversations, convenings, and platforms that connect them with the right audiences and stakeholders. I work with teams to turn moments into opportunities to build relationships, advance ideas, and extend influence.

Cross-functional collaboration

I bring together teams across practice and program areas, communications, research, and regions—connecting priorities and expertise to build alignment and drive coordinated action.

As economies become more interconnected and change accelerates, strategic communications is less about broadcasting messages and more about helping people navigate complexity together. Over the past decade, I've translated research, practice, and partnerships into shared narratives and engagement strategies that align stakeholders and advance progress across responsible business, financial inclusion, and the digital economy.

I explore these themes in my Substack, Connected Impact.