Communications Strategist · Facilitator · Coach
Clarity.
Courage.
Compelling Narrative.
I help organizations and individuals build the clarity, courage, and narrative power to drive real change — through facilitation and coaching grounded in an equity lens.
What I do
Strategy, facilitation, and coaching — grounded in equity.
Communications & Narrative Strategy
Helping organizations and leaders find the story that moves people — from message architecture to public-facing narrative that holds up under pressure.
Organizational Alignment & Facilitation
Designing and leading high-stakes convenings where diverse stakeholders build shared understanding and move toward collective action.
Individual Coaching
One-on-one coaching for leaders and communicators who want to speak with greater clarity, authority, and authenticity — especially in complex or high-visibility moments.
Shawon has the ability to untangle the most seemingly complex communications challenges. He does this all with kindness, curiosity, and humor.
— Workshop participant
I'm the founder and Executive Director of Vocal Justice, a national education nonprofit building youth power and social justice literacy in schools. I hold an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (where I now teach), and an undergraduate degree in public policy from Princeton. I consult for leading foundations and nonprofits, and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Education honoree in 2022.
About ShawonLet's connect.
Whether you're a foundation, nonprofit, or individual leader — I'd love to explore what's possible.