Strategic Communications for Organizations Without a Comms Lead
If your organization is doing meaningful work but:
- Messaging feels scattered
- Visibility is inconsistent
- Communications feel reactive
- Priorities are unclear
Vocabolo brings clarity and direction to teams whose work has grown more complex and now requires a strategic approach to communication.
What You Gain
- Strategic guidance when a full-time hire isn’t realistic
- Clear, credible messaging that builds trust
- Insight shaped by real experience in community, nonprofit, and public-sector settings
- A steady partner who brings structure, focus, and perspective
Experience
My Approach
I serve as a strategic lead identifying communication opportunities, clarifying what matters most, and building a plan that brings focus, alignment, and momentum to your efforts.
I work primarily with organizations serving communities affected by disinvestment, violence, trauma, and systemic inequities. That perspective shapes how I approach communication, with the understanding that the stakes are not only reputational, but also human.
When projects require additional design or production support, I collaborate with a trusted network of talented specialists to ensure the work is executed with care and intention.
Who I Work With
I work primarily with mission-driven organizations advancing social justice, equity, and human dignity.
- Restorative and transformative justice initiatives
- Human services organizations
- Organizations serving survivors of violence and trauma
- Older adult and aging-focused organizations
- Community-rooted arts and culture organizations
Services
- Strategic communications and narrative strategy
- Messaging development and public voice
- Brand and identity alignment
- Campaign strategy and public communications
- Communications planning and positioning