We are Anavi Strategies

Stephanie serves as the Customer Relations and Brand Execution Lead for Anavi Strategies. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Temple University.  Stephanie executes Anavi’s brand presence using her creative strengths and passion for a person-centered approach.

 

Stephanie has 15 years of experience working in customer and business relations including managing clients and customers, monitoring sales and subscriptions, and conducting product education.  Stephanie is known for providing timely assistance, helpful feedback, and coordinating respectful conflict management responses. Additionally, Stephanie is skilled in database management and grant tracking in Excel and Submittable. As a person who values each person’s unique qualities, Stephanie builds and maintains relationships with funders, grant recipients, elected officials, and other stakeholders with ease through her excellent communication and presentation skills. 

 

Previous to joining Anavi Strategies, Stephanie worked for QVC and Ticket Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center, as well as for other small business owners. Stephanie also creates and manages her own Etsy merchandise at Three Little Birds Design.

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Andrés  serves as the Business Development and Strategic Planning Lead for Anavi Strategies. Andrés has spent over a decade working in education, youth development, social services, and community organizing in the Latino community in North Philadelphia. Prior to joining Anavi Strategies, Andrés served as the Outreach Director in the Office of City Councilmember At-Large Helen Gym. In this role, Andrés was responsible for managing relationships with key community organizations, advocacy partners, and neighborhood groups. Prior to his work in City Council, Andrés was the Lead Organizer at Youth United for Change. He also has 8 years of experience as a Certified Trauma-informed Trainer/Practitioner with Lakeside Global Institute.

 

Andrés started his career in public education as a City Year Corps Member at Edison High School in North Philadelphia, where he later joined EducationWorks to run Edison's mentoring program. Andrés has worked at Congreso de Latinos Unidos as a family case manager and was later responsible for managing and facilitating a bi-lingual parenting education program for parents involved in the child welfare system.

 

Andrés received his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, with a minor in Economics from Haverford College, and a Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Shadiqua is an Associate Consultant with Anavi Strategies, bringing extensive experience in mental health, social services, and community advocacy. She is a certified peer specialist and grant writing professional who specializes in trauma-informed care, policy advocacy, and program development. Her work centers on empowering women of color, advancing mental wellness, and strengthening community resilience to address systemic inequities.

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As an independent consultant, Shadiqua has managed grants from concept to compliance—identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and supporting organizations in aligning new initiatives with their missions. Her approach emphasizes sustainable growth and measurable community impact.

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Before joining Anavi Strategies, Shadiqua coordinated rapid response teams with the City of Philadelphia, focusing on violence prevention, youth engagement, and mental health support.​ She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Africology and African American Studies from Temple University and a degree in Business Administration from Pierce College. Shadiqua is currently pursuing a master’s degree in social work and public health.​

​​Emilee Joseph is an Associate Consultant with Anavi Strategies, bringing more than 15 years of experience across government and nonprofit organizations. Her background includes operations management, stakeholder coordination, organizational strategy, and project leadership, with a focus on building systems that help teams operate more efficiently and effectively.

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Throughout her career, Emilee has led and executed work across complex environments, including multi-site office operations, hiring and onboarding systems, workflow development, strategic coordination, and organizational process improvement. She is known for bringing structure, organization, and thoughtful problem-solving to fast-moving, mission-driven work.

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In addition to her consulting work, Emilee is a trained cheesemonger and the founder of Bon Fromage, a European-inspired traveling charcuterie cart experience based in Pennsylvania. Through Bon Fromage, she creates interactive food experiences for corporate, nonprofit, and private events.

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Emilee earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Drexel University with a concentration in Political Science.

​​​Joy is a policy strategist and civic technology leader with over a decade of experience advancing transparency, fiscal accountability, and evidence-based governance across Africa and the United States. At Anavi Strategies, she leads data-driven program evaluations and research design for nonprofit and public-sector clients.

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Before joining Anavi, Joy worked with organizations including the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government, ImpactED, GlobalGiving, KenCrest, ActionAid International, and the UN International Organization for Migration. Her work has spanned national and international initiatives—from conducting a nationwide evaluation on assistive technology adoption that informed federal funding strategies, to leading Uganda’s Local Revenue Enhancement Program, which strengthened fiscal autonomy and accountability across 18 local governments.

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A former U.S. Department of State Community Solutions Fellow with the Sunlight Foundation, Joy designed Fix My Community, a civic technology platform that leverages open data to improve health service delivery and government transparency.​ Joy holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.

Maureen de Bruijn is an Operations Associate at Anavi Strategies, where she supports the CEO in streamlining operations through email review, task management, and process optimization. Her detail-oriented approach and commitment to efficiency ensure smooth workflows across the organization.

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Maureen has a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management with a minor in Economics from Chatham University. Her academic journey includes coursework in nonprofit management, business, statistics, and museum studies, equipping her with a diverse skill set tailored to mission-driven organizations.

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Beyond her role at Anavi Strategies, Maureen serves as an administrative assistant for her university’s art department, tutors microeconomics, and volunteers at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site, preparing tax returns for individuals and families. These experiences have sharpened her communication skills across digital and in-person contexts, as well as her ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.

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Maureen combines creativity and analytical thinking to design innovative solutions and strategies. Her multifaceted expertise and passion for fostering impact-driven outcomes make her an invaluable member of the Anavi Strategies team.