Strong stories require stable systems.

I work with organizations who are doing meaningful work but operating under informal, undocumented or high-stress conditions — often without realizing the level of risk they’re carrying.

This work focuses on making responsibilities, processes, and governance legible, so leadership isn’t relying on goodwill, urgency or burnout to keep things running.

It’s not about control.

It’s about containment.

Organizations usually reach out when something feels off, but they can’t quite name it.

That might sound like:

• “Everything feels urgent, all the time.”

• “A few people are holding too much.”

• “We’re worried about funder or board scrutiny.”

• “Roles are blurred and expectations aren’t written down.”

• “We keep having the same problems resurface.”

These issues don’t start with bad intentions.

They start with growth, pressure, and a lack of structure.

Short-Term Operational Reset

A focused, time-bound engagement designed to stabilize day-to-day operations.

This may include:

• review of current workflows and practices

• clarification of roles and responsibilities

• documentation of core processes

• identification of operational risks

• a written operating model and recommendations

Timeline: 2–4 weeks

Typical fee: $2,500–$5,000

Best for organizations feeling overwhelmed, reactive or stretched thin.

Governance & Risk Review

A short engagement designed for boards and leadership teams who need clarity around governance, classification, and reporting.

This may include:

• a written risk memo

• contractor or role classification flags

• reporting and accountability gaps

• governance recommendations in plain language

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

Typical fee: $1,500–$3,000

Best for organizations under funding pressure, staff transition or increased scrutiny.

Media + Operations Alignment

Hybrid projects that align internal operations with external messaging.

This work ensures organizations don’t say one thing publicly while operating another way internally — especially in advocacy, community, or funder-facing contexts.

Typical fee: $3,000–$7,500 (scope dependent)

Interim Administrative Operations Support

Limited-scope administrative coordination for organizations that need short-term stability without hiring full-time staff.

This work is offered selectively and structured around:

• clearly defined objectives and deliverables

• a documented scope and handover

• a fixed engagement period

• no on-call, coverage, or crisis-response expectations

Fee: $1,400–$2,000/week

Engagements are time-bound and designed to conclude once systems are stabilized.

This work focuses on:

• practical, time-bound interventions

• clear documentation and handover

• clarifying roles, responsibilities and risk

• building systems that are sustainable over time

It does not include:

• crisis or emergency response

• HR enforcement or disciplinary action

• direct people management

Clarity requires defined scope.

I come to governance and operations work as a former journalist and creative lead — not as a traditional consultant.

That means:

• I ask questions before making recommendations

• I learn what’s actually happening, not what’s assumed

• I name risks clearly, without alarmism

• I prioritize clarity over speed

• I don’t absorb responsibility that belongs to leadership

My role is to make systems visible so informed decisions can be made.

I approach this work deliberately, prioritizing clarity and care — without unnecessary delay.

Not every organization needs this work.

And not every moment is the right one.

If you’re unsure whether this is a fit, that’s often a good place to start.