Transform Conflict Into Connection. Burnout Into Purpose. Chaos Into Clarity.

I help organizations and leaders move beyond self-imposed constraints to create equity-centered, joyful cultures where people and purpose thrive.

Where we reimagine what’s possible.

What Cultivating Joy Offers

  • Executive Leadership Coaching

    Break free from reactive patterns and lead with clarity, courage, and joy. One-on-one coaching to navigate conflict, renew purpose, and increase impact.

  • Organizational Assessment & Strategic Planning

    Get clear on what's working, what's not, and where to go next. Comprehensive assessment that centers staff voice and provides an actionable roadmap.

  • Conflict Resolution & Team Mediation

    Repair broken team dynamics and rebuild collaborative culture. Neutral mediation using restorative justice principles to create sustainable agreements.

  • Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment

    Understand if your programs are working, for whom, and how to improve them. Equity-centered evaluation that centers community voice and provides compelling data.

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Who We Serve

I work with:

  • Nonprofit leaders navigating growth, transition, or internal conflict

  • Social impact organizations building equity-centered cultures

  • Executive teams ready to lead with intention and reimagine how they work

  • Change agents who refuse to settle for 'business as usual.’

My Approach: Grounded, Transformative, Joyful

I'm rooted in the unwavering belief that we can create a world that centers humanity, values the collective, and prioritizes joy. Inspired by bell hooks' ethic of love, I approach this work with conviction: to resist oppressive systems and foster environments that value rest, well-being, and connection.

I reimagine what's possible by merging storytelling, research, and creativity to create real opportunities for growth and change. With a curious and bold spirit, I dare to ask: "What if there is a better way? And what could it look like?"

🌱 EQUITY-CENTERED - I center the voices of those most impacted, address power dynamics head-on, and ensure transformation benefits everyone — especially those who've been marginalized.

🤝 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRINCIPLES - Conflict isn't inherently bad — it's information. I help teams repair harm, rebuild trust, and create cultures of accountability and compassion.

💡 SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION - Real change doesn't happen overnight. My work builds capacity, shifts culture, and creates lasting transformation.

Cultivating Joy Consulting is grounded in the belief that a more just and joyous world is not just an aspiration—it is within reach.

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