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A Joy-Based Approach Towards Transformational Change

We partner with organizations and communities to transform their work through facilitation, design, strategic programming, and creative storytelling.

Our mission is to build spaces of belonging and design opportunities for community building. 

Work with us and
let’s re-imagine together.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

We curate experiences for partners that deepen connections and build stronger communities of belonging. Our community building work ranges from public events to staff retreats and are rooted in authentic connections, joy, and care.

DESIGN

We collaborate with partners using our participatory co-design process to re-imagine programs and processes. Our design sessions foster inclusion, belonging, and trust, and support teams and organizations to become more effective advocates and agents of change.

FACILITATION

We support partners in navigating difficult and challenging conversations through compassionate facilitation. Our facilitation cultivates authentic, creative, and community-centered environments that honor differences and empower individuals.

STRATEGIC VISIONING AND PLANNING

We work with our partners to set bold visions for their work along with strategic planning to align present actions with intended future impact. Our process is collaborative, transparent, creative, and visionary in helping guide your organization or community's future.

 
 
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Since you and your needs are unique, we customize all our services.

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Storytelling

We believe that stories are a source of empowering individuals and connecting people. Through our storytelling work we design and facilitate programs that honor our unique identities and experiences. We work with cohorts, teams, and organizations to harness the power of storytelling for building belonging and inspiring community transformation. 

 Our Partners

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Testimonials

“I would strongly recommend the Novalia Collective for any group interested in incorporating a greater focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work.”

— DR. KATIE MCLAUGHLIN, Lab Director, Stress & Development Lab, Harvard University

“Brave wisdom and strategic creativity were the hallmarks of Novalia Collective’s facilitation of our group’s team-building virtual retreat.”

— WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA

“As a new non-profit organization that was coming together and starting to get funding, we needed experienced facilitators to help us tackle some of our growing pains.”

— HUY TRAN, Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR)

“Our team came in with a range of experience, and the Novalia team curated a nuanced session that spoke to folks with different levels of familiarity and comfort.”

— JOSHUA KARLIN-RESNICK, Transportation Director, Oracle Park & Mission Rock

“Our HR & broader team felt like we gained partners with Novalia, who helped coach, advise, and guide us on our diversity and inclusion efforts.”

— ERIKA LOUIE, HR Director, VIPKid