We Translate Complex Ideas into Clear Messages
Lee helps organizations work across cultures, silos, and sectors. Her focus on nuanced communication is evident at every stage: from research and writing to reporting. Lee translates 'government speak' and 'corporate babble' into plain talk anyone can understand. Below are just a few examples of her work. See community OUTREACH projects or download our CASE STUDIES of larger projects.
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Celebrating Arab American Culture
Lee wrote a press release and fact sheet, for ARABIAN NIGHTS, a women-only event in Edmonds, WA. Produced by Michaela Corning of Barak Beauty Collective and Chema Jamel Oh, owner of Boutique Al Firdaws, the evening featured a runway fashion show, live sword dance, grand bazaar featuring local, women-owned businesses, music, a cafe, and Arabic food. About 500 females plus an elected official.
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In our work around Diversity Policy design, Lee has been a supportive partner, has acted as a resource, provided insight and technical expertise and pursued programmatic opportunities in conjunction with our organization.
Daniel Villao | CEO, Intelligent Partnerships
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Genius! We asked Lee to refine and streamline Diamond Mind's messaging. You can take a bucket of ideas and throw it at her. She'll process everything and repackage it into words that capture what you really mean.
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Genius! We asked Lee to refine and streamline Diamond Mind's messaging. You can take a bucket of ideas and throw it at her. She'll process everything and repackage it into words that capture what you really mean.
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A Simpler Elevator Speech for Government Employees
Our Edits:
Hello! My name is ____, and I work for the citizens of Washington, through the Department of Enterprise Services, or DES. Did you know our State purchases over a 1 billion dollars worth of goods and services every year from small businesses, nonprofits, and local or tribal governments? The program I work in is PIE- Procurement, Inclusion and Equity. Our goal is to help state agencies level the playing field for small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. We buy and manage over 200 master contracts and 1,500 certified vendors.... |
Original copy:
The Procurement Inclusion and Equity (PIE) program is in the Department of Enterprise Services’s (DES) Contracts and Procurement Division. DES procures and manages centralized contracts, called master contracts, that State agencies must use and that nonprofits, local governments and tribal governments may use to purchase goods and services.
DES manages over 200 master contracts with more than 1,500 vendors on them, who provide more than $1 billion in goods and services to the State. DES also sets the enterprise policies for how state agencies must procure their goods and services...
The Procurement Inclusion and Equity (PIE) program is in the Department of Enterprise Services’s (DES) Contracts and Procurement Division. DES procures and manages centralized contracts, called master contracts, that State agencies must use and that nonprofits, local governments and tribal governments may use to purchase goods and services.
DES manages over 200 master contracts with more than 1,500 vendors on them, who provide more than $1 billion in goods and services to the State. DES also sets the enterprise policies for how state agencies must procure their goods and services...
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Thank you for your service to our organization. You helped us a lot. Much appreciation for your guidance and support of our community and organization.
Sarah Sense-Wilson | Director, Urban Native Education Alliance
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Lee is a rare professional who, through experience and insight, has developed a sixth sense for her craft.
Her mastery of writing/editing enabled me to produce more polished and effective content. Her grasp on nuanced language and {use of visual} space has set me apart and powerfully fueled my marketing.
Jonathan Mills | Corporate Culture Specialist
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Lee is who I call when developing mar/comm for diverse audiences. She's helped me understand specific cultures–how to use the right words in the right situations to create effective presentations and materials.
Robbin Block | Owner, Block Beta Marketing
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