Helping good ideas find their footing.
Dear Jude provides thought partnership and development support for purpose-driven teams and individuals—without a full-time hire.
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“If you’re looking for someone who will pour real care and craft into your online presence, Ariel is the one.”
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"One of the things I appreciated most about working with Air was her ability to help me organize and move ideas forward. She asked thoughtful questions, helped me think through opportunities and challenges, and often saw connections and possibilities I hadn't considered."
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“I have witnessed Air's gift for connection and communication help individuals, organizations, and entire movements re-center and enrich their approach, and collective work.”
The cheerleader behind the work.
Hiii, I’m Ariel. But most folks call me Air.
I’m a strategist, storyteller, and creative partner based in Kalamazoo, Michigan who loves helping people make sense of what they're building.
For more than 15 years, I've worked alongside community leaders, nonprofits, universities, government agencies, entrepreneurs, and national organizations to shape strategy, build partnerships, develop programs, and move ideas into action.
I've led outreach and stakeholder engagement for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, supported leaders launching new initiatives and organizations, designed programs and trainings, created communications and marketing materials, and helped bring structure to complex projects.
Today, I partner with individuals and teams looking for a strategic thought partner, fresh perspective, and hands-on support to help move their mission forward.
Areas of Focus
Whether you're building a program, growing a partnership, refining your message, or figuring out what comes next, Dear Jude offers support designed to meet you where you are.
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Program design, curriculum development, training materials, strategic planning, facilitation, implementation planning, and building initiatives that create meaningful impact.
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Stakeholder engagement, coalition building, community partnerships, relationship development, outreach strategy, and bringing the right people to the table.
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Website copy and design, messaging development, presentations, reports, marketing materials, social media content, and communication tools that help tell your story and connect with the people you want to reach.
Get Inspired.
Bring me the idea, challenge, opportunity, or project that's been taking up space in your head. We'll talk it through, connect some dots, and see what's possible.
Whether we end up working together or not, I hope you leave with a clearer sense of your next steps.
CONSULTING PACKAGES
Pick the partnership that feels best.
The Starter
Strategy Sessions for $150/hour. Packages are available.
Best for leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who need a thought partner and want to test our relationship.
Bring me what’s taking up space in your head. I'll help you connect the dots, think through possibilities, and identify next steps.
Perfect for brainstorming, strategy, problem-solving, and getting a fresh perspective.
The Teammate
Pricing based on project scope.
Best for people and organizations with a specific project, initiative, or goal they need a senior leader and trusted partner to forward.
Whether you're launching something new, refining something existing, or juggling a lot of moving pieces, I'll help bring clarity, structure, and momentum to the process.
Most Popular
The Champion
Monthly retainer starting at $4,000/month.
Best for organizations looking for ongoing access to senior-level strategic, creative, and developmental support but aren’t looking to add a full-time position.
Think of me as an extension of your leadership team. I bring big-picture thinking, project and program development expertise, relationship-building, and the ability to move ideas from concept to implementation.
If cost is a barrier, let's talk. Sliding scale pricing is available for individuals, small businesses, and organizations with annual operating budgets under $400,000.