Message | Purpose | Trust

mai@maiptran.com

turn ideas into impact


Three friends walk into a forest at night…

Three friends walk into a forest at night. Bumping into an elephant, one exclaims: “It’s a snake!”

Another touches the leg and replies, “No silly, it’s a tree.”

A third, hugging the belly, says,” You’re both wrong. It’s a wall.”

Mission-driven work can sometimes feel this way. Everyone is focused on one part of the elephant, and does not see the full story. Without intentional collaboration and strategic communications, organizations risk telling a fragmented story.

For nonprofits and foundations, where the stakes are high, telling a story that sparks curiosity and gets the audience engaged is essential to your successful and the communities you serve.

If your goal is to tell a story that moves your mission and purpose forward, and create a brand your audience can trust, I can help you achieve your desired impact.

Hi, I’m Mai.

Nice to meet you.

With 15+ years of experience in strategic communications and having worn more than a few hats, I can help you find your way out of this dense forest. From strategy to messaging and visuals, let’s work together to weave a narrative that makes sense, and most importantly, turn your ideas, data and insights into something people want to read and take action on.

Wins I’m proud of

How I can help

Services

Strategy and Planning

I can create roadmaps that help you get to where you want to go. Let’s work together to leverage your strengths, identify opportunities and address obstacles that might be in the way. If your project involves numerous moving parts, I can help design an adaptable, flexible plan.

Social Media

Social can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different options and ever-changing algorithims. We’ll work together to make sure your messaging aligns across channels. We’ll create posts that turn your followers into fans. Whether organic or paid, we’ll grow your digital community that feels intentional and authentic.

Content Development

From big-picture storytelling to the fine details, I help bring your message to life. Whether it’s writing copy for your website, drafting blog posts or op-eds, creating press releases, or designing graphics for social, I’ll make sure your content feels cohesive, compelling, and true to you.

SEO Optimization

SEO is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I help organizations optimize their content so it actually gets found by the people they’re trying to reach. From writing with the right keywords to updating image descriptions and metadata, we’ll make sure your message is search-friendly and still sounds like you.

Thought Leadership

You’re an expert on an issue you really care about, and need support to get people to listen to and care about what you have to say. From op-ed development, speechwriting, creation of presentations and developing social media content, let me help get you noticed and heard.

Centering DEI

For mission-driven organizations, centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in every part of your messaging. is essential I’ll work with you to ensure your communications reflect the voices, values, and lived experiences of the communities you serve. From language choices to visual selections, we’ll build narratives that are inclusive, human-centered, and rooted in equity.

Let’s Connect

Send me an email to get started!

mai@maiptran.com

What’s IT LIKE WORKING WITH Me

Impactful Narratives

Mai is skilled at translating ideas into well crafted, impactful narratives. We worked together to build relationships with reporters and develop op/eds that earned placement in high-profile, relevant news outlets.

Laura Telander Graf

Founder

LTG Communications

Content that Engages

Talking about grantmaking and investment processes isn’t an easy task—but Mai turned convoluted details into information our partners could easily understand and digest. Feedback from our partners is testament to her talent.

Luis Duarte

Partner & Advisor

Imaginable Futures

Above the Noise

If you need help with going above the noise… look no further. Mai is creative strategic communicator. She developed my thought leadership profile and led key communications efforts during a pivotal time of growth for us.

Peter Taylor

Former President

ECMC Foundation


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