Positive social impact starts with you.

We bring your organization’s vision to life while working to sustain you and your team in the process.

Our why

We partner with purpose-driven leaders and their organizations to create healthy workplace cultures, values-aligned strategy, and trauma-responsive programs.

We use insights from neuroscience, conflict transformation tools, and justice-oriented strategy to bring your mission to life.

Our approach

We believe an organization can directly contribute to social good. If transformation takes place within leaders, teams, programs, and processes, then positive social impact can radiate outward.

Our Services

Our offerings

We provide the following services for nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, local governments, and social enterprises:

Organizational strategy and culture
Trauma-responsive program design
Grant writing and readiness

Organizational Strategy & Culture

Realign your organization from the inside out. Prioritize your people while driving much-needed systems change.

Trauma-Responsive Programs

From ideation to implementation, design participatory programs where dignity is central and growth is possible.

Grant Writing & Readiness

Ensure your organization is grant ready. We can help you identify program needs, funding, write, and/or review grants.

Our clients

Laura Webber

Independent Contractor, Mary Hoch Foundation

“[Jena’s] ability to balance strategic vision with incredible attention to detail equips her to accompany numerous facets of organizational engagement.

She extends great care and nuance to the creation of programs, and at the same time is highly adept at developing and strengthening operational processes.”

Leo Hylton

Facilitator – Restorative Justice, Truth Commission Collective

“No matter how complex, nuanced, or layered the situation may be, Jena consistently brings an element of strong and gentle clarity.

She supports team cohesion, encourages reflexive praxis, and engages in healing both inside and outside the team – all while being one of the most organized, time-effective, and time-efficient people I know.”

Melinda Salazar, PhD

Executive Director, Truth Commission Collective

“Jena brought the art and science of reflective conversation, organizational learning, and deep, systemic change to complex, community-based truth processes.

All this Jena brings to the work of community building and organization change along with sensitivities and sensibilities of healing, trauma-centered informed approaches.”

Director of Neuroscience & Peacebuilding

Mary Hoch Foundation

“What sets Jena apart is her genuine commitment to understanding our organization’s unique challenges and crafting solutions that are tailored to our specific needs…

With Jena on board, we’ve not only seen improvements in our strategy, efficiency, and effectiveness, but also in our team dynamics.”

V Fixmer-Oraiz, AICP

(they/them) CEO & Founder of Astig Planning

“I had the honor of working with Jena as a collaborator while we supported the Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Our team benefitted greatly from Jena’s keen insight and curiosity.

She often helped us navigate charged or challenging situations with deep compassion and a keen ability to redirect and align our efforts.”

Hannah Adamson

Program Manager: Horn of Africa, Think Peace Learning & Support Hub

“Jena is uniquely able to translate ideas into tangible action plans that are attainable, harness existing organizational capacity, and maintain awareness of complex working environments.

Her creative, kind, and visionary leadership partnered with her skill in goal setting and action would be an incredible asset for any organization or project.”

Ready to get started?

Have an idea of how we can help you sustain your social impact? Let’s talk.

Book your free 45-minute consultation to find out if we’re the right fit to bring your organization’s vision for positive social impact to life. No strings attached!

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