Organizational Strategy Consulting

Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement for Nonprofits, Foundations, and Public Agencies

A Strategic & Sustainable Approach to Growth

  • Move beyond static plans and create a living strategy that aligns vision with action. I facilitate inclusive, trust-based processes that center diverse voices and translate big-picture goals into clear, tactical roadmaps. Together, we’ll develop a flexible, actionable plan that drives long-term impact and sustainability.

    Past Clients: California Civil Rights Department, Verdant Consulting, East Bay Clayground, The Teaching Well

  • Build authentic, trust-based relationships with the people who matter most to your mission. I help organizations design inclusive engagement strategies that strengthen partnerships, deepen community trust, and foster long-term collaboration. Through ecosystem mapping, facilitation, and strategic outreach, we ensure your stakeholders are engaged as true partners in your work.

    Past Clients: California Healthcare Foundation, Opportunity Junction, Families in Action for Quality Education, Asian American Futures, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Makaha Cultural Learning Center

  • Equip your leadership team with the clarity, alignment, and skills to drive your organization forward. My coaching approach blends big-picture strategy with practical execution, helping leaders navigate change, improve decision-making, and foster a culture of collaboration. Through customized coaching sessions, we build capacity for sustainable leadership and lasting impact.

    Past Clients: Expand Your Capacity, BHGH International, Esphera Earth, They See Blue, Families in Action for Quality Education, Holistic Underground Inc.

  • Shift from transactional fundraising to mission-aligned, long-term funding relationships. I support nonprofits in identifying and cultivating funders who share their values, securing multi-year, unrestricted funding that fuels real impact. Using ecosystem mapping and tailored engagement strategies, we strengthen your organization's financial foundation for the long haul.

    Past Clients: Movement: Music & Migration - Remixed, OPEN, Soulflow: A Healing Refuge, The Teaching Well, Esphera Earth, Nawabu Culture, Embrace Impact Incubator

  • Create space for deep reflection, strategic alignment, and meaningful collaboration. I design and facilitate custom workshops and retreats that help teams step back from day-to-day operations to focus on big-picture strategy and relationship-building. Whether you're launching a new initiative, strengthening internal culture, or aligning stakeholders, I ensure conversations lead to actionable next steps.

    Past Clients: California Civil Rights Department, BHGH International, Partnership on AI

  • I help leaders delegate effectively, establish clear processes, and build accountability frameworks so they can focus on high-level priorities like setting strategic vision and driving impact. By coaching staff through execution and optimizing workflow management, I support organizations in building lasting resilience and efficiency.

    Past Clients: Moxie Creative Studios, Blackfullness, This is Actually Happening podcast, Rising Lotus Reiki, Temple of the Forgotten, Arts Co.Lab

Services I Offer to Organizations:

Sonya led our strategic planning retreat, and it was a game-changer for our team. The facilitation was seamless, making the experience both engaging and productive. We dug deep into how we can better serve underserved communities, using a needs assessment to pinpoint priorities and reimagine our levers for impact. The team collaboration exercises sparked fresh ideas and strengthened our alignment. We walked away energized, focused, and ready to take action.

— Lily Harvey, Assistant Deputy Director of the Civil Rights Department of California

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Align Your Vision with Action for Lasting Impact

Success in the nonprofit, philanthropic, business, and government sectors requires more than a compelling mission — it demands intentional planning, deep stakeholder engagement, and a clear path to action.

I bring a holistic, stakeholder-centered approach to strategic planning, facilitating inclusive, trust-based processes where diverse voices are heard and valued. My work oscillates between big-picture systems thinking and on-the-ground, relational engagement, ensuring that strategies are both visionary and deeply practical.

I don’t just deliver a static plan that will sit on a shelf — I work alongside your team to build capacity, ensuring you have the strategy, relationships, and infrastructure to grow and thrive.

Let’s move beyond short-term fixes and create an innovative, sustainable strategy that fuels lasting impact.

“Sonya infused positive energy, a spirit of collaboration, and creativity to her project with our organization: the revitalization of our signature program. An insightful communicator and systems-practitioner, Sonya engaged with our team of stakeholders and promoted their contribution and buy-in to create a collaboratively designed process and product.”

— Brian Hipp, Vice President of BHGH International