I am the founder and owner of Good Work Group, a systems-change strategy and communications consultancy dedicated to advancing policies that promote racial, social, environmental, and economic justice. Our work focuses on partnering with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, policymakers, political campaigns, philanthropic organizations, and government institutions to gather stakeholder insights and develop strategies that shift narratives, inspire action, and drive meaningful change.At… Show more I am the founder and owner of Good Work Group, a systems-change strategy and communications consultancy dedicated to advancing policies that promote racial, social, environmental, and economic justice. Our work focuses on partnering with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, policymakers, political campaigns, philanthropic organizations, and government institutions to gather stakeholder insights and develop strategies that shift narratives, inspire action, and drive meaningful change.At Good Work Group, we specialize in:Stakeholder research and insight gatheringSystems-change strategy developmentPolicy strategy and advocacyNarrative change and key messagingCommunications and editorial strategyNarrative shift designContent development and messaging Show less

I provide strategic communications leadership, advocacy campaign development, and writing and editorial support to this Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing racial equity and educational excellence. My work involves shaping and executing strategies to shift narratives, foster public advocacy, and support systems change.This includes crafting high-impact materials such as blogs, editorials, reports, policy briefs, grant applications, and toolkits that advance the… Show more I provide strategic communications leadership, advocacy campaign development, and writing and editorial support to this Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing racial equity and educational excellence. My work involves shaping and executing strategies to shift narratives, foster public advocacy, and support systems change.This includes crafting high-impact materials such as blogs, editorials, reports, policy briefs, grant applications, and toolkits that advance the organization’s policy goals. I focus on distilling complex issues into compelling, actionable content that drives engagement and supports meaningful outcomes for students of color and Indigenous students (POCI). Show less

Good Work Group, in partnership with Ecotone Analytics, played a pivotal role in a key research initiative led by the Minnesota P20 Education Partnership. This project focused on enhancing access and equity in Dual Enrollment programs across Minnesota, shaping strategies to advance opportunity within the state’s K-12 and higher education systems.As part of this partnership, I conducted stakeholder research and analysis and led the narrative framing for a 200-page report. The report… Show more Good Work Group, in partnership with Ecotone Analytics, played a pivotal role in a key research initiative led by the Minnesota P20 Education Partnership. This project focused on enhancing access and equity in Dual Enrollment programs across Minnesota, shaping strategies to advance opportunity within the state’s K-12 and higher education systems.As part of this partnership, I conducted stakeholder research and analysis and led the narrative framing for a 200-page report. The report examined systemic barriers faced by students of color and Indigenous students and provided evidence-based recommendations to inform policy changes aimed at increasing access to Dual Enrollment programs.Through this partnership, I conducted stakeholder research and analysis and led the narrative framing of of a 200-page report to understand and address understand systemic barriers for students of color and Indigenous students and develop evidence-based solutions or recommendations for policy change to increase access to Dual Enrollment . Show less

I wrote a bi-weekly online column with a focus on deeper questions and Minneapolis stories not reported elsewhere.

I reported on local politics; housing; the economy; community health, safety, and prosperity; and social, racial, and and environmental justice issues for national and local publications.I served as a news and arts writer at MinnPost for two years, and a weekly contributor to the Star Tribune, where I was an Our Voices blogger from 2014-2015. My stories have appeared in the Star Tribune; Pioneer Press; City Pages; Rolling Stone; Mpls. St. Paul Magazine; METRO Magazine; Vita.mn;… Show more I reported on local politics; housing; the economy; community health, safety, and prosperity; and social, racial, and and environmental justice issues for national and local publications.I served as a news and arts writer at MinnPost for two years, and a weekly contributor to the Star Tribune, where I was an Our Voices blogger from 2014-2015. My stories have appeared in the Star Tribune; Pioneer Press; City Pages; Rolling Stone; Mpls. St. Paul Magazine; METRO Magazine; Vita.mn; MinnPost; The Line; ArtNews; and more.In 2010 I received the Premack Award for “Excellence in Coverage of Breaking News” for a series of stories that uncovered violations of academic freedom at the University of Minnesota over the release of “Troubled Waters,” a documentary focused on corporate farming and its impact on the environment. Show less

Created daily blog posts and long-form investigative news stories for this D.C.-based online news organization dedicated to breaking news and local and national politics.

Covered diverse topics from city politics to visual arts for this award-winning alt weekly. Helped launch new daily news and arts blogs at the paper and developed a digital strategy focused on creating unique and engaging daily content.