In the name of the Beloved—As-Sakina, the Shakhinah, the indwelling Presence of love.

In gratitude to the One who brings us together and parts us with purpose...

Welcome, wonderers & wanderers

I’m Alison Avigayil. I help people and communities thrive in times of change —through community practice, coaching, and consulting.

We’ve met in some mysterious, whimsical way. Where will this mystery lead us?

Already, it’s been quite the journey.

I’ve spent 25+ years working as an activist, creative, coach and consultant.

Along the way I’ve gathered wisdom from elders, children, companions and nature.

I’ve lived in many cultures and on many continents. I’ve learned to be in flow with both beauty and brokenness.

What I carry now are offerings of resilience, creation, and care that I love to share with others.

My Story

And now, here we are.

In this time of the Great Turning—when so much is unraveling at once — connection itself is resilience.

Perhaps our paths crossing is a gentle nudge from the Universe, reminding us that even in the storm, there are relationships that can make the waters easier to sail.

So take a breath, settle in, and let’s wander together into what’s possible.

What I’m offering

I support individuals and organizations through my coaching, community organizing and consulting practice.”

Community Organizing

The Social Change Sanctuary is a grief & gratitude community—where we hold grief alongside gratitude, collective care and social change.

Grief & gratitude circles

Rituals & seasonal gatherings

Community practice & mutual support

Resources, writing & reflections

For people seeking belonging, spiritual practices, and a place to metabolize grief in this time.

Join Me in the Sanctuary

Consulting

I help organizations and individuals align vision, strategy, structure, and story.

Organizational Development

Strategic Planning

Fundraising & Business Development

Communications & Marketing

Events & Facilitation

Selected Clients: Meta, World Vision and Oxfam.

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Coaching

I help individuals and small groups create clarity, build supportive structure, and make real change—without burning out.

Health & Wellness

Rituals & Spirituality

Taking Decisions & Making Transitions

Organization & Administration

Structure & Accountability

Creative Momentum

Clients Include: Those who want a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, highly sensitive–friendly coaching.

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  • “Alison is one of those rare role models you find yourself learning from with each interaction, because of the way they interact with the web of life. Intentional and deep, with humility and levity, Alison is among the first I reach out to for support navigating big choices in these dynamic times.”

    Andrew Dunn, School of Wise Innovation

  • "“Alison lives a mystical life. Her guidance is both visionary and grounded, helping people flourish with integrity and compassion. In my own journey, she illuminated an opportunity to deepen my art practice which created a shift that expanded my audience and strengthened my offerings. Through her support, I’ve discovered more of my creative path and found greater purpose, and joy.”

    Rebecca Michaelson

  • “Alison laid strategic tracks to help this startup accelerate into a much bigger thing. She’s brilliant at understanding the future and organising a company today to have maximum success tomorrow. Aside from her pro skills, she’s also deeply empathic, understanding and a great fit for purpose driven companies”

    Yusuf Omar - founder of SEEN

  • Alison brought balance and clarity to our team, tackling daunting challenges with strategic insight and a creative, patient approach. Her passion, kindness, and care for our staff made it a true pleasure to work with her.

    Charlotte Maher, Bellingcat

  • “A brilliant creative professional with the ability to create big picture concepts and then break those concepts down into real world plans. Alison's high-level technical abilities and skills include web design, graphic design, social media, writing and event planning and creation.”

    Matthew Metz - Founder and Executive Director at Coltura

  • “Alison has been a pleasure to work with time and time again. She is communicative, organized, creative, and well-connected. She is dependable and is able to execute projects from A to Z successfully and efficiently. I have invited her to speak to delegations on several occasions and she has charmed leaders with her compassion and personality.”

    Alexandra Saieh - Head of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy at Save the Children

Groups & Events

Being, Becoming & Belonging

Interdependence Day

Annual event —a day-long experience devoted to building community with others committed to shaping a more connected, life-affirming future.

Save the date for July 11th 2026

Weekly Practice

Every Friday | 8–8:30 AM PST | On Zoom Free & open to all

A gentle, grounding ritual to face the world together. We share news with care, drop into music, make art, and take small actions together.

No art experience needed, just a willing heart. Let’s mourn, make, and move forward.

Join Fridays

Monthly Salon

Join Alison Avigayil and a guest grief tender the last Sunday of every month at 9 AM PST for a 90 minute collective mourning session and to experience different grief tending practices. Come and experience the power of mourning with others — either sharing or as a witness.

Join Monthly Salon

Hodaya: A Journal of Grief & Gratitude

Book an Exploratory Session

Let’s get to know eachother and see where our mystery may lead. I offer 30 minute consultations to prospective clients.

Book a Consultation