Our Team

We met working in the community development field, where we quickly discovered our shared desire to shift the status quo and support lasting, equitable change within communities. We can't wait to join you in your next big leap, whether it's designing something new, or helping you hone and re-strategize for maximum impact.

shantA SCHACHTER

Shanta is a dot-connector who transforms organizations and partnerships. Her 11+ years of experience building nationally-recognized community development models focused on activating underutilized spaces in creative and surprising ways, and developing momentum and interest in geographic areas that had seen devastating disinvestment. Her network throughout the creative place-making, civic and social enterprise, and government/nonprofit sectors have led to unique mutually-beneficial partnerships. Shanta’s skills in grant-writing and management, strategic planning, and project management bring a depth of value to her clients.

joanna winchester

Joanna is a creative community & economic development nerd. Over 10+ years, she has developed a multi-faceted skill set that includes creative placemaking, project management, strategic planning, coaching & facilitation, and property management & real estate. She is a “systems” person, who has worked across a wide range of sectors to help small & startup businesses, nonprofits, and developers create their game plan and get their supportive processes in order to increase their capacity. Joanna has worked to design and implement programs with an eye toward meaningful stakeholder engagement for both short- and long-term practical impact.