Consulting & Advisory
Inclusive communications for complex organizations
I help teams and leaders bring clarity, empathy, and inclusion to the way they communicate, plan, and lead.
Through Sasagawa Consulting, I work with universities, public-sector organizations, and community partners to design communications systems and strategies that reflect their values — and move their work forward with integrity.
Whether navigating change, strengthening equity commitments, or refining how stories are told across teams, my approach combines strategy, reflection, and action.
How I Work
Every organization has a story. My role is to help you tell it in a way that builds trust and belonging — both inside and outside your institution.
I start by listening: to your goals, your challenges, and the systems that shape your work. From there, we co-create a practical roadmap that aligns people, purpose, and process.
My work sits at the intersection of equity, communications, and change, grounded in inclusive principles and informed by real-world experience leading complex portfolios.
Core Services
1. Strategic Communications & Planning
Helping teams clarify priorities, align messaging, and communicate with purpose.
- Communications audits and strategy development
- Narrative frameworks and storytelling alignment
- Leadership communications and speech development
- Messaging guides and editorial standards
2. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy
Embedding inclusion into organizational communications and systems.
- Inclusive language and accessibility reviews
- EDI communications frameworks and training
- Anti-racism and anti-oppression strategy integration
- Community-engaged communications planning
3. Change Management & Issues Leadership
Supporting teams through transition, uncertainty, and growth.
- Issues and crisis communications strategy
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Change communication roadmaps
- Leadership coaching and team alignment
4. Digital & Distributed Communications Models
Designing sustainable systems that support collaboration and consistency.
- Distributed and tiered service model design
- Workflow and intake systems for comms support
- Digital channel and accessibility strategy
- Training and documentation for embedded teams
Who I Work With
I collaborate with organizations that are committed to inclusion and impact, whether in education, public service, or the arts.
Recent and past partnerships include:
- Universities and Colleges: strategic communications and EDI integration
- Public-Sector Organizations: distributed model and change communication design
- Community & Cultural Initiatives: narrative development and storytelling training
Each engagement is customized, combining strategic insight with practical tools your team can sustain over time.
My Approach
- Collaborative: We build together. Your team’s knowledge is central to the process.
- Equity-centred: Every decision reflects accessibility, inclusion, and care.
- Pragmatic: Clear steps, realistic timelines, measurable outcomes.
- Reflective: We make space to notice what’s working and what’s changing.
Let’s Work Together
If your organization is ready to build communications systems that are strategic, inclusive, and human, I’d love to connect.
Start with a short discovery call to explore your goals and challenges. No obligation, just conversation.
Emi Sasagawa 