Strategic partnership for complex public-impact work
SageSpark Consulting partners with governments and mission-driven organizations on complex, cross-sector initiatives—from early concept through implementation and scale
What I do
Engagements are tailored and often evolve over time. I’m open to exploring custom projects and emerging needs that don’t fit neatly into predefined categories.
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Senior-level support for leaders navigating ambiguity, tradeoffs, and systems change.
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Bridging government, nonprofit, philanthropic, and community systems to align roles and move work forward.
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Conceptualizing new efforts, pressure-testing ideas, and supporting sustainable growth.
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Designing and facilitating conversations that build shared understanding and move work forward.
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Designing and leading community engagement and qualitative research efforts, synthesizing findings, and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
How I work
My work sits between strategy and implementation. I’m often brought in when challenges are complex, roles are overlapping, or the path forward isn’t yet clear, and when the shape of the work itself is still emerging.
I partner closely with leaders and teams as a thought partner, facilitator, and translator across systems by helping clarify goals, surface tradeoffs, and move work forward in ways that are both practical and values-aligned, adapting my role as needs and context evolve
Who I work with
I work across systems, partnering with organizations navigating complex, cross-sector initiatives. My experience intersects with economic and food justice, workforce development, housing stability, and basic needs—allowing me to have a wide breadth of system understanding while remaining responsive to the specific context and goals of each engagement.
Selected examples of work
Examples of recent and ongoing work that reflect the range of ways I partner with organizations.
Statewide Community and Technical College Student Housing Study
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Led qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and synthesis to inform policy, funding, and implementation approaches to student housing in Washington.
Snohomish County Fiscal Sustainability Task Force
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Designed and facilitated a multi-session, cross-sector task force process, serving as a thought partner to county leaders navigating long-term fiscal challenges, tradeoffs, and policy options.
Senior Property Tax Exemption Awareness and Access Initiative
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Partnered with regional public agencies and community organizations to design and support a senior property tax exemption awareness and utilization campaign, helping older adults navigate eligibility and application processes.
Let’s connect
If you’re exploring a new initiative, navigating a complex partnership, or looking for strategic support, I’d welcome a conversation.