Whether it's a small business needing a launch event that generates buzz, a nonprofit designing their annual fundraiser, a family planning a milestone celebration that honors cultural traditions, or an organization wanting to offer creative workshops that build community capacity, event and experience design here prioritizes participant experience, cultural authenticity, accessibility, and the kind of facilitation that makes people feel seen, safe, and genuinely glad they showed up.
Gatherings That Mean Something
Community Celebration
Design & Execution
Community Celebration
Design & Execution
Full-service design and facilitation of community gatherings that honor culture, build relationships, and create joy—from neighborhood block parties to cultural heritage celebrations to family reunions to community milestone events. I handle concept development, logistics planning, vendor coordination, decor creation, program design, facilitation, and post-event follow-up to ensure celebrations create lasting connection.
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Best For: Neighborhood associations, cultural organizations, family reunions, Juneteenth/Kwanzaa celebrations, community festivals, organizational anniversaries, cultural heritage month.
Fundraising Event Design & Execution
Fundraising Event
Design & Execution
Creating fundraising events that emotionally engage donors, communicate impact compellingly, and generate revenue without feeling transactional or uncomfortable. From galas to intimate dinners to virtual fundraisers, I design experiences that honor donors, center mission, and create authentic connection between supporters and the work they're funding.
Best for: Nonprofit annual fundraisers, capital campaigns, endowment building, program-specific fundraising, donor cultivation events, giving circles
Workshop & Educational
Programming Design
Workshop & Educational
Programming Design
Best for: Professional development, community education, skill-building programming, conference sessions, organizational training, public workshops
Developing and facilitating educational workshops on topics ranging from trauma-informed practice to creative legacy preservation to community engagement best practices. I design curriculum grounded in adult learning principles, create participatory activities, develop handouts and resources, facilitate sessions, and provide post-workshop support materials.
Experiential Cultural Programming
Experiential Cultural Programming
Creating signature programs that blend learning, culture, and joy—like playful family events, hands-on workshops, storytelling gatherings, intergenerational moments, or arts-driven community experiences. These become the kind of traditions people look forward to, the ones that bring folks together again and again.
Best for: Community centers, libraries, schools, cultural organizations, family programs, anyone wanting to create ongoing programming that builds community
Launch Events & Grand Openings Design
& Execution
Launch Events & Grand Openings
Design & Execution
Creating memorable launch experiences for new businesses, programs, spaces, or initiatives—from concept development to execution. I design events that generate buzz, introduce you to community, create media moments, and set strong foundations for what you're launching.
Best for: New businesses, program launches, space openings, campaign kickoffs, rebrands, organizational mergers, new leadership introductions
Retreat Planning & Facilitation
Retreat Planning & Facilitation
Designing and facilitating staff retreats, board retreats, leadership team offsites, or community planning retreats that balance productive work with relationship-building and restoration. I create agendas that achieve goals while honoring people's need for connection, handle logistics, facilitate sessions, and provide post-retreat documentation.
Best for: Professional development, community education, skill-building programming, conference sessions, organizational training, public workshops
Virtual & Hybrid
Event Design
Virtual & Hybrid
Event Design
Creating virtual or hybrid events that actually engage participants (not just Zoom fatigue). I design interactive formats, plan technical logistics, create participation strategies, develop visual materials, and facilitate sessions that make virtual gatherings feel connected and meaningful.
Best for: Organizations serving geographically dispersed communities, accessibility-centered programming, pandemic-adaptive events, national/international audiences, cost-conscious gatherings
Ready to create
people will remember?
We believe small CBOs shouldn't be priced out of quality design and strategy. If cost is a barrier, let's talk.
Sliding Scale Available
Payment Plans Available
Break payments into manageable monthly installments.
Grant Funding Support
Applying for a grant that includes communications/marketing funds? We can provide a scope of work and budget for your proposal.
