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 focused on cross-sector collaboration for positive impact.
I’m a network strategist, facilitator, advisor, and writer. I work independently but rarely alone, thanks to my trusted network of collaborators, with whom I partner to meet the unique needs of each project. My style is relational, strategic, grounded, and creative. I draw from my experience as a consultant, entrepreneur, corporate director, and network coordinator to help collaborations thrive.
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Before planting a stake in the consulting field, I founded My Street Grocery to increase equitable access to food, and later served as Director of Food Access Programs at Whole Foods Market. As a Converge Network Co-Creator, I supported dozens of impact networks and contributed to our book and open-source toolkit for leaders taking a network approach to their work.​​
I'm happiest when bathing in the forest, digging in my garden, moving to music, shouting at Blazers games, wandering the quantum field, and cooking for the people I love.
I live in beautiful Portland, Oregon, with an exuberant border collie, and I work with purpose-driven clients around the world.
Trusted 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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