Because how you're perceived shapes what's possible.
Vocabolo means “word” in Italian–and that’s where our work begins. But messaging is just the start.
It’s a strategic lever to align your identity, voice, and direction so your communications don’t just look good, they work. We help you lead with clarity in a crowded landscape, combining AI-powered tools with 25+ years of deep, human-driven expertise.
At Vocabolo, we understand the stakes, the nuance and the human stories driving our clients’ work. Their missions aren’t just messages to deliver, but truths to uphold, lives to impact and change to advance.
This is more than branding or storytelling. It’s Perception Positioning—a focused, strategic approach that connects what you stand for with how you’re seen, heard and trusted.
WHAT DRIVES US
Perception is everything.
Perception Positioning builds strategy from the inside out so your message isn’t just clear, it’s grounded in what you stand for and impossible to ignore.
Your voice matters.
We partner with organizations advancing equity and community investment to ensure their communications are not just thoughtful—but powerful.
Communication is not an afterthought.
When communications is built into your strategy, it builds trust, amplifies your message, and helps drive your mission with clarity and intention.
Meet Ibis Antongiorgi
President & Founder
I’ve spent my career at the intersection of community, culture, and strategy—helping mission-driven organizations communicate in ways that build trust, shift perception, and inspire action.
Raised on Chicago’s Southwest Side and rooted in the city’s Pilsen and Little Village communities, I understand firsthand the impact of disinvestment and the power of language to shape what’s possible.
With over 25 years in strategic communications, I’ve led initiatives across nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors—including the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Chicago Department of Public Health, Cook County Government, and the Chicago Transit Authority. My background spans digital strategy, public relations, brand development, media training, and high-stakes communications.
But my value isn’t just in what I’ve done—it’s in how I think.
At Vocabolo, I bring a strategist’s lens, a creative’s sensibility, and a deep belief in human potential. I pair AI-powered tools with lived experience to help clients show up clearly, courageously, and in full alignment with their mission. That’s what sets my work apart—and it’s what will set your organization apart, too.
Even if you already have a plan in place, sometimes what you need most is a strategic partner who can see the gaps, bring fresh perspective, and turn what’s working into something that truly resonates—and delivers.