Work, among all its abstracts, is actually intimacy,
the place where the self meets the world.
— David Whyte
About Amelia
A systems-oriented mind and a purpose-driven heart led me to a career at the intersection of collaboration and social change. I help build the processes, structures, and relationships that support effective collaboration across sectors and geographies.
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My independent consultancy is enriched by a trusted circle of partners. Our work has contributed to more than twenty impact networks across four continents. ​
I am a Converge Network Co-Creator, co-developer of an open-source toolkit used by practitioners around the world, and contributor to the book, Impact Networks.​
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Before planting a stake in the consulting field, I founded My Street Grocery to increase equitable access to food. After its acquisition by Whole Foods Market, I followed it there to launch the company's first comprehensive food access initiative as Director of Food Access Programs. This was my crash course in understanding that complex, systemic challenges demand cross-sector collaboration.​
I live in beautiful Portland, Oregon, with an exuberant border collie and a wily garden. In some parallel universe, I like to imagine myself as an artist, musician, or poet. I love a philosophical debate over a shared meal. As a relational introvert, I prioritize both solitude and authentic, trust-based relationships. I believe meaningful connections can change the world.
Collaborators
Over time, I've built a trusted network of collaborators — facilitators, researchers, writers, designers, and strategists — who share a relational approach to complex work.
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These are people I know well, trust deeply, and love working alongside. Every project begins with the work itself: what's needed, who's needed, and how we can best support the people and purpose at the center. Based on this assessment, many projects include one or more of my collaborators.
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Follow the link below to meet these independent professionals and explore their work.
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