I bring the right people into the room, surface what's actually happening, and build the shared understanding that makes everything else possible. Then we design the experience worth having.
Whether you need strategic direction, a production partner, or a thought partner for your own next chapter the work is always the same: designing something worth experiencing.
You're running the organization and trying to see it clearly at the same time. I come in as a fresh set of eyes and a steady strategic hand. Whether you need a brand clarity project, a fractional leadership partner, or a focused intensive to get unstuck and moving, I help you find the signal in the noise and build a path forward you can actually execute.
I understand events from every angle: the run-of-show, the backstage crew, the donor in the front row, and the executive who needs it to go perfectly. I produce galas, fundraisers, corporate conferences, retreats, and concerts with one goal: an audience that felt something. Budget is a conversation. Talked-about moments are the standard.
You're building a business or a brand and you need a thought partner who has actually done it. Someone who can help you get clear on what you're building, who it's for, and how to make it work. Monthly coaching engagements for founders who are serious about moving forward with intention and want someone in their corner every step of the way.
"Everything she does is beautiful."
Helping leaders and organizations design experiences worth having in business, on stages, and in life.
Based in Minnesota.
Work With MeRivana is a curated cultural membership community reimagining how people connect in Greater Minnesota. From hidden-venue concerts to pop-up dinners, intimate salons to lakeside performances, Rivana brings people together in unexpected places for experiences worth collecting.
Visit Rivana →Whether you're a C-suite leader ready for clarity, a nonprofit that wants a talked-about event, or someone building their next chapter I'd love to hear what you're working on.
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