Strategy + Communications for Systems Change

UnBecoming Strategy + Communications partners with visionary, mission-driven organizations to execute strategy, design narrative, and amplify impact.

Through strategic advising and equity-centered communications, I help leaders move bold ideas into action—advancing health equity, community transformation, and systems change.

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No pressure. Just a thoughtful conversation about your goals.

Who You Are

You are leading bold, equity-driven work—and you need a strategic partner to help turn vision into action.

You Are

  • Advancing complex initiatives rooted in equity, justice, and community impact
  • Navigating growth, change, or organizational complexity
  • Committed to aligning strategy, communications, and partnerships
  • Ready to move from ideas to implementation

You Need

  • Equity-centered strategy and communications woven across your work
  • Strategic thought partnership—not just tactical execution
  • Support translating values into action, processes, and results
  • A collaborator grounded in relationship-building and collective change

Together, we address root-cause inequities and build solutions that transform organizations, communities, and systems.

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Who I Am

I’m Jenn Schindel, PhD—a strategic advisor and equity-centered communications consultant supporting organizations leading health equity, social impact, and community transformation.

With over 20 years of experience across community health, education, and social impact sectors, I partner with nonprofits, social impact organizations, academic institutions, philanthropy, movement collectives, and social entrepreneurs to design: strategic initiatives; narrative strategy and communications platforms; and partnership and funder engagement.

My work integrates academic training in cognitive science, linguistic anthropology, and education with applied experience in ethnography, narrative research, strategic communications, and strategic business development.

My systems-level approach helps organizations clarify purpose, build trust, and translate complex goals into actionable strategies for collective impact. Learn more about me here.

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Let’s see if we’re aligned before we talk scope or timelines.

What I Do

I build…

  • …with purpose
  • …with intention
  • …with rigor

I partner with mission-driven organizations to align strategy, equity-centered communications, and partnerships to drive organizational impact, systems change, and community transformation.

How I Work

Strategic Initiatives & Partnership Strategy

When equity commitments must translate into action

I support organizations designing initiatives and partnerships that drive growth, alignment, and systems change.

Deliverables include:

  • Strategic planning and initiative design
  • Cross-sector partnership strategy
  • Funder strategy and engagement
  • Equity-centered communications roadmaps
  • Workshops and strategic convenings
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Ideal if you’re moving from planning
to implementation.

Strategic Communications & Narrative Strategy

When you need clarity, alignment, and influence

I help organizations articulate who they are, what they stand for, and why their work matters.

Deliverables include:

  • Strategic communications platforms
  • Narrative frameworks and storytelling strategy
  • Brand positioning and messaging systems
  • Content strategy for visibility and engagement
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When you need to refine voice, message, or public-facing strategy.

Leadership Coaching
& Facilitation

When leaders and teams are navigating complexity and change

I work with executives and teams to strengthen alignment, resilience, and leadership capacity during periods of growth or transformation.

Offerings include:

  • 1:1 executive leadership coaching
  • Team and group coaching
  • Organizational change support
  • Communities of practice
  • Retreats and workshops
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Confidential, values-aligned, grounded in relational and collective leadership.

Featured Impact

Led an equity landscape assessment and authored publication to shape internal and external DEIB and health equity strategy and partnerships for learning and action network of health systems, health plans, and community-based organizations.

Created a unified communications and engagement strategy across clinicians, public health experts, funders, and communities to advance maternal health and equity initiatives.

Partnered with Executive and Deputy Director, developed and launched a Strategic Communications Platform aligning strategic goals, brand positioning, and funder engagement to drive visibility, and organizational growth.

Ready to Connect?

If you’re looking for a strategic partner who understands equity, systems change, and narrative strategy—and knows how to move work forward—I’d love to connect.

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Short intro call. Clear next steps. No obligation.