Whether you need someone to translate technical complexity, coordinate a multi-stakeholder initiative, design collaborative processes that generate wise actionable outcomes, or be a strategic sounding board, I can help bring clarity to complexity, and move from concept to implementation.
What I Offer
Research & Writing
Translating complexity into accessible, actionable resources. Industry reports, implementation guides, grant proposals, educational materials, technical standards
Select Projects:
Rich Earth Institute — Translated institutional knowledge into replicable how-to handbook for community nutrient cycling
BuildingGreen — Initial concept design and collaborative development of industry-leading LEED educational resources
BIFMA — Stakeholder interviews and initial draft for furniture sustainability standard v2 as first step in formal stakeholder development process
Toxics Use Reduction Institute — coordinated stakeholder feedback for 5-chemical alternatives assessment economic impact analysis
Program & Project Coordination
Managing collaboration from concept through implementation. Network initiation, stakeholder alignment, working group coordination, facilitative project management.
Select Projects
Mindful MATERIALS — Strategic direction and stakeholder engagement to initiate cross-sector building materials collaborative
Health Product Declaration — Technical coordination for HPD v2 development, manufacturer advisory panel, and manufacturer adoption
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (with CoCreative) — Early-stage support for supply chain emissions network
Systems Strategy & Facilitation
Stakeholder interviews, network mapping, landscape analysis, collaborative process design. Integrating civic innovation with stakeholder networks.
Growing edge:
Actively developing advanced facilitation capacity for system change through training, practicums and learning partnerships with experienced practitioners in:
Collaborative Innovation, Convergent Facilitation, Emergent Strategy, Wise Democracy.
Strategic Advising & Leadership Support
Supportive collaboration with organizational leaders and initiative directors. Behind-the-scenes partnership for strategy, stakeholder dynamics, process design, and navigating complexity — helping to clarify the whole picture and make wise moves.
How We Might Work Together
Short-Term Sprints (1-3 months)
Research, product and resource development, landscape mapping
Program and Network Coordination (3 months – 2 years)
Network initiation, program coordination, process design, stakeholder collaborations, strategy development, leadership support
Embedded Partnership (ongoing)
Regular strategic and operational support, flowing where needed
Learning Partnerships
Backend support plus co-design and facilitation with experienced teams
How I Work
I believe in both/and. Technical rigor and accessible communication. Big-picture systems thinking and practical next steps. Stakeholder expertise and community voice. Proven methods and experimental innovation.
I’m evolving my practice. I have deep experience in green building and materials systems. I’m actively developing my capacity in civic engagement and collaborative governance. I seek out opportunities to learn alongside doing.
I flow where needed—designing processes, connecting stakeholders, coordinating behind the scenes, advising on strategy and stakeholder dynamics, bridging gaps between strategy and operations
What People Say
“Jennifer is our go-to when a project is stuck in complexity. A researcher and strategist with a rare blend of rigor and empathy, she helps teams turn scattered data and competing priorities into grounded strategies that deliver real impact.” — GreenCommons
“Jennifer’s deep listening and compassionate communication lead to insightful synthesis of complex dialogue, easily digestible by groups of all sizes.” — KR
Let’s Connect
If any of this sparks your interest or could meet a need—get in touch!