Narrative Strategy & Rebranding for Cultural and Political Change
I’m a narrative strategist, political communicator, and cultural theorist who helps movements shift the stories that shape power.
With a PhD focus in cultural narrative and mythology and over 15 years of experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, and values-driven communications, I bring a rare blend of deep scholarship and on-the-ground strategy. My work lives at the intersection of story and structure—because we don’t just win by saying the right thing. We win by telling a better story—one that lives in people’s bones.
I’ve developed statewide campaigns that mobilize voters, trained community leaders in story-based strategy, and helped progressive organizations build messaging that moves across race and class lines. But what sets my approach apart is this: I don’t treat narrative as surface messaging. I treat it as the architecture of belief.
My academic research focused on mythology, cultural psychology and counter-colonial storytelling—exploring how values are anchored in cultural myths, and how those myths shape what people believe is possible. Whether I’m working with a rural political campaign or a national nonprofit, I bring tools to identify the deeper stories at play and help communities rewrite them—from the inside out.
I believe narrative isn’t just how we explain the world. It’s how we build it. My work is about helping organizations, leaders, and movements create stories that liberate.
What Working With Me Is Like
Working with me is collaborative, intentional, and rooted in deep listening. Whether you’re a political campaign, a grassroots organization, or a visionary nonprofit, I meet you where you are—with respect for your work, and a clear eye on where we’re going.
I’m not a surface-level strategist. I go deep—into the story beneath the story. I’ll help you uncover the narratives that are shaping your identity, your audience’s worldview, and the cultural terrain you’re navigating. Together, we’ll build language that doesn’t just inform—it connects, activates, and transforms.
My goal is to help you speak with the full force of your vision—and to do it in a way that’s strategic, soulful, and deeply aligned with the change you’re here to make.
You can expect:
Depth and clarity. I bring academic rigor and strategic insight to every project—translating big ideas into powerful, accessible messaging.
Cultural and political fluency. I understand how values move through narrative, and how to build messaging that resonates across race, class, and region.
Collaborative momentum. I work with you—not over you—to shape communications that are grounded in your people and aligned with your purpose.
A long view. Whether we’re developing a campaign or a brand identity, I’m always thinking about how your story builds power—not just attention
Featured Work
Planned Parenthood Votes! NC
Statewide Campaign Strategist & Director
Developed innovative communication strategy to reach and mobilize over 700,000 young voters across North Carolina. Directed a statewide youth voter engagement campaign for Planned Parenthood Votes! Coordinated data, communications, and field strategies
Impartial
Strategic Advisor
Partnered with Impartial—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S. criminal justice organizations—to refine their organizational strategy. Focused on aligning mission-driven initiatives with sustainable growth, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and amplifying their impact within the justice reform landscape.
Ancestral Medicine
Digital Strategy & Branding
Led a comprehensive digital strategy transformation for Ancestral Medicine, an organization grounded in anti-oppressive and ancestral healing work. Focused on aligning mission-driven messaging with measurable outcomes in audience engagement and digital conversion.
Nationally Known Psychologist
Strategic Narrative Consultant
Worked in close collaboration with leasing Jungian scholar and practitioner to articulate a redefined public identity and brand narrative. The project focused on bringing her academic praxis into coherence with emerging public-facing offerings and strategically developing social media engagement
Mythouse.org
Narrative Strategy & Branding
Supported the development of a cohesive, mythically-rooted brand voice for Mythouse.org, a platform for cultural and symbolic storytelling. Crafted a long-term social and narrative strategy grounded in comparative mythology and diverse narrative approaches.
Harvard Law School
Community Outreach Manager
Collaborated with Harvard Law School Fellows to develop communication and engagement strategy in the Mississippi Delta. Led a diverse, rural team and developed high-trust community relationships in under-resourced regions to ultimately develop food policy recommendations and equity-based community strategies.
FAQs
What kinds of clients do you typically work with?
I work with political campaigns, progressive nonprofits, thoughts leaders, and mission-driven organizations working on navigating change — whether it's a rebrand, a campaign launch, or a strategic narrative shift
Can you help us manage or make the most of a Google Ad Grant and other resources available to 501c3s?
Yes — I’m experienced in managing Google Ad Grants and can guide your team through eligibility, application, campaign setup, and performance optimization. Beyond Ad Grants, I also help nonprofits identify and leverage additional digital resources and funding tools to expand their reach, deepen engagement, and drive long-term growth.
Do you offer both high-level strategy and implementation?
Yes. I specialize in bridging vision and execution. From messaging frameworks and brand positioning to SEO audits, email marketing, and social media strategy, I offer full-spectrum support for organizations undergoing transformation.
Do you build websites or just advise on them?
I can build, manage, and update websites using platforms like Squarespace and WordPress, working within prebuilt frameworks to ensure your site aligns with your message and strategy. While I don’t develop custom sites from the ground up, I can coordinate with designers or developers to bring your full vision to life.
What makes your approach different?
I bring a unique mix of narrative expertise, digital strategy, and movement leadership. With a PhD in cultural narrative and a background in large-scale organizing, I know how to build stories that move people — and how to deliver them in ways that get results.
Are you experienced with SEO or analytics?
Yes — I'm certified in Google Analytics and highly experienced in designing SEO-driven copy and strategy. I use data to inform messaging and content strategy so that your story not only resonates, but also reaches the right people.
What people are saying.
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“Rosalie brings both fierce clarity and deep care to her work. Her ability to name the heart of our mission in powerful language reshaped everything.”
Lead Political Strategist, Athens, GA
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“Our rebrand wouldn’t have been possible without Rosalie’s insight, precision, and political depth.”
Carla G, Associate Director of Marketing
