The air was thick and humid after a heavy rain. Traffic in Kampala, Uganda, had been diverted through a muddy side street in a shanty town. Children laughed while dodging vehicles, and buses tipped along eroded roads lined with coffin stalls, market stands, and NGO outposts. At 18, I knew: I wanted to influence decision-makers. I changed my course of study, and seven years later I left Australia for the United Nations.

With nearly 20 years working in government and the UN, I dedicated myself to shaping  global humanitarian policy and advancing efforts to make aid more effective for those who need it most.

I’ve briefed ministers and Heads of Organizations, advised ambassadors, led intergovernmental negotiations, presented to donors, authored global policy reports, organized high-level events, and developed strategic plans.

Again and again, I saw that influencing decisions takes more than data, research, and evidence. It had to resonate. Decision-makers act on what they can understand, remember, and connect to. They need stories.

That’s where I come in: Today, I bring research, strategy and storytelling together. I help organizations investigate important questions, uncover insights and translate complex evidence into clear compelling narratives and stories that inform strategy, influence decisions and inspire action.

Let’s have a discussion about how research, strategy and storytelling can help advance your mission.