Guided by Values, Driven by Impact
Understand the thinking, experience, and purpose behind Tapestry and why embedded, practical consulting matters in economic development work.
Our Story
Tapestry began in 2020 to support mission-driven organizations navigating with strategic planning and flexible, embedded leadership tailored to the organization’s specific needs.
By embedding directly into teams, we offered immediate, practical help during a critical time. After leading programs at three national organizations, including two former Tapestry clients, David relaunched Tapestry in 2025 to serve nonprofits, governments, and coalitions needing affordable, grounded, and flexible strategic support.
Our work is built on relationships, clarity, and collaboration, helping organizations do meaningful work in complex environments.
Our Purpose
We believe economic and social progress requires more than good ideas—it takes structure, persistence, and smart partnerships. Tapestry was created to support organizations working on the front lines of economic development, workforce strategy, and community finance.
We step in when there’s momentum but limited capacity, offering hands-on leadership, practical planning, and a sounding board that understands mission-driven work. We believe strategy should be actionable, inclusive, and genuinely useful, especially for teams balancing impact, funding realities, and fast-changing needs.
How We Work
Our approach is collaborative, embedded, and adaptable. We don’t just advise—we join your team to help move the work forward from within. Whether designing a new program, shaping strategy, or coordinating a coalition, we stay engaged throughout implementation.
Each engagement is tailored to your structure, timeline, and goals, always grounded in real-world context. You bring the vision. We bring structure, insight, and extra hands to make progress feel possible, no matter how complex the challenge.
Practicality
We deliver solutions you can use—not just plans, but real progress tailored to your reality.
Collaboration
We work alongside your team, fostering trust, alignment, and shared ownership of outcomes.
Integrity
We lead with transparency, respect, and responsibility, honoring the mission and context of each organization.
Curiosity
We ask thoughtful questions, seek diverse perspectives, and approach challenges with an open, informed mindset.
Adaptability
We adjust to meet your needs—filling gaps, shifting roles, and responding as priorities evolve.
Meet David
Your partner in creating smart, practical strategies that work.
