About Us
We specialize in helping clients when simple communication solutions fall short because the complex context they operate in really matters.
We combine strategic communications, structured listening, and leadership support to help organizations:
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deepen their understanding of their environment
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test assumptions
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align internally
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act with clarity
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We are not a template-driven consultancy. Our work is:
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context-specific
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grounded in listening and inquiry
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oriented toward decision-making, not deliverables alone
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Meet the Team
Founder & CEO
Carrie Coleman
Carrie Coleman is a seasoned communications strategist with over 20 years of experience across the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. She has led strategic communications planning, guided executives through organizational change, and helped nonprofits amplify their missions by crafting compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders. Carrie has also spearheaded initiatives focused on sustainability, social justice, and women’s empowerment, building stronger communities through storytelling and strategic partnerships. With a deep passion for narrative change, Carrie works with organizations to reframe outdated stories, drive meaningful action, and foster environments where everyone can thrive. She combines her extensive communications expertise with her background in leadership coaching and group facilitation to help individuals and organizations unlock new possibilities and achieve their goals. She holds an M.A. in Communications and is trained in Wayfinder, Minds at Work, and Positive Intelligence coaching and facilitation.
Collaborators
Our adaptable model brings in top talent, including designers, writers, facilitators and practitioners on a per-project basis. This ensures each client benefits from the best expertise. Below are some of our regular collaborators, but we bring in the right people for each project.
Communications Strategist/Planner
Leslie Chadwick
Leslie Chadwick is a seasoned communications strategist with over 20 years of experience, including 14 years in the nonprofit and foundation space. She has led strategic communications efforts for organizations advancing health equity, public health, education and community wellbeing, crafting powerful messaging for statewide initiatives and producing storytelling campaigns that elevate grantee impact. Her expertise spans strategic communications, brand development, marketing, and digital campaigns—always with a focus on clarity, authenticity, and impact. Leslie is especially passionate about helping organizations uncover and articulate the stories that fuel their mission and move people to action.
Coach & Facilitator
Laura King
Laura is a leadership coach, facilitator, and mediator with 25 years of experience in adult development. She helps leaders stretch inward for embodied leadership, fostering connected and trusting teams. Her coaching and workshops focus on the human need to learn and the innate desire to realize one’s full potential. With a background in leadership and human resources at mission-driven organizations, Laura has gained deep insight into the challenges workplaces face, such as avoiding difficult conversations, managing impressions, and seeking external validation. Her work supports leaders in overcoming these obstacles to build more authentic confidence and create a culture of trust and growth.
Communications Manager & Spokesperson
Monica Caballeros
With a decade of experience in health policy and outreach, Monica specializes in Spanish-speaking communities and has helped thousands gain insurance coverage through strategic communications.
Translation Specialist
Rebeca Ruiz
Fluent in French and Spanish, Rebeca leverages a background in cognitive science to create nuanced, impactful translations. Their work ensures cultural and linguistic integrity across all communications.