Culture Moves Systems.
Hi, I’m Stella and I help bold changemakers tell stories that move the world.
I’m a Global Strategic Communications Leader and Cultural Strategist specilalised in New Economy and Climate narratives.
Based in Nairobi but working globally, I partner with global teams that connect institutions, communities, and individuals, ensuring our next generation of solutions are not only technologically advanced, but culturally grounded.
Spark the right conversations
Strategy meets story, and I live at that intersection.
My 12-year global career has been a journey of learning, unlearning and relearning fundamental truths about influence and how to move people into action.It blends head and heart research, brand thinking, digital storytelling, and regional campaigning, which birthed a relentless belief in the power of culture to transform systems.As a systems thinker, I’ve learnt to work across different sectors like climate, agriculture, finance, and creative industries to shape narratives that fundraise, mobilise, and build trust.When I’m not supporting organisations to position their work, I explore the soft power of stories through Culture Signals Lab, the research and media platform that I curate.I'm also an artist and culture practitioner with my highlight being a month long residency in Italy in 2022. It was part of the ArtXchange program supported by the EU, and I collaborated with African artists to stage an immersive installation on art for social change.Whether you’re looking to clarify your narrative, energise your audience, or anchor your strategy in culture, I’m here to help.
Signature Framework: The Culture Compass™Your Map to Inclusive, Collaborative Futures
The Culture Compass™ maps culture into three interconnected spheres:1. Institutional / Legacy Systems – our formal structures, governance, and historical knowledge.
2. Communal / Collective Systems – our shared values, collective memory, and social bonds.
3. Individual Agency Systems – our personal identities, stories, and ability to act.When all three are integrated, we build futures where people, technology, and systems thrive together.
Bold storytelling. Strategic adaptation. Africa-first thinking.
I work with founders, NGOs, artists, funders, and storytelling teams to sharpen their strategy and expand their impact. Here's how we can work together:1. Strategic Communications Strategy and Consulting
Build organisational or programmatic brand messaging and communications strategies that centre youth, climate, and culture, and resonate globally.2. Narrative Research & Soft Power Strategy
Get custom insights and frameworks from Culture Signals Lab to help you shape public discourse and global relevance.3. Campaign Strategy & Creative Direction
Humanise complex ideas through my workshops that help you design campaigns, media, and creative interventions.
Speaking and Facilitating
Hire or invite me to speak at your next gathering, panel, or lead a dynamic session. Leveraging my Culture Compass framework;
- I speak and lead sessions on Youth, Digital culture, Tech and AI Social Futures, Movement building and Impact storytelling.
- I host custom convenings for multi-stakeholder alignment
General Inquiries
I'm excited to hear from you and collaborate on how to activate culture for movements and business.