Activist | Coach | Connector
Connecting individuals, organizations, and policymakers to build strong communities
Designing for Organizational Transformation
Organizations rarely struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because translating ideas into action is difficult. We help mission-driven organizations, startups, foundations, and educational institutions move from vision to implementation by creating clear strategies, aligning stakeholders, and building the conditions necessary for sustainable change. Our work focuses on helping leaders navigate complexity, make informed decisions, and implement innovations that strengthen organizational effectiveness, increase impact, and prepare teams for future opportunities.
AI Strategy, Governance, Adoption, and Design
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations operate, make decisions, and serve stakeholders. We work with organizations across healthcare, nonprofit, education, higher education, philanthropy, and public policy to develop practical AI strategies that balance innovation with responsibility. Our services include AI readiness assessments, governance frameworks, risk management, organizational policies, workforce development, implementation planning, and use case design. Whether organizations are exploring AI for the first time or scaling enterprise-wide initiatives, we help leaders establish the structures, processes, and capabilities needed to create measurable value while maintaining trust and accountability.
The AI and Education Studio
The AI and Education Studio brings together educators, developers, researchers, foundations, policymakers, and community leaders to design, test, and improve AI solutions for learning. Through a combination of design thinking, implementation science, and improvement methodologies, the Studio supports the development of inclusive and evidence-informed AI applications that address real-world educational challenges. By connecting diverse perspectives throughout the design process, the Studio helps ensure that emerging technologies are practical, equitable, and responsive to the needs of learners, educators, and communities. Learn more about the AI and Education Studio and the parallel initiative, The Educator’s AI, at The AI and Education Studio.
Dream Box
Sometimes it takes someone from the outside to help you see where opportunities exist. This one-day event with your team will result in a dynamic report that can guide your work and focus your energy.
Event Speaking
Jody has served as a keynote, spotlight, and motivational speaker at events for over fifteen years. Her humility, humor, use of data, and use of “golden nuggets” that participants never forget have people always coming back for more.
Fixed Price Projects
As a consultancy with all the fun tools, we provide fixed-price short-term projects.
Strategy & Support
We provide coaching and strategy opportunities so that your impact grows
Research & Metrics
We support the alignment and collection of relevant research and metrics