Ideas and action

photo credit : Martin Wilner // unsplash

photo credit : Martin Wilner // unsplash

Dream. Plan. Do

Dreams + Action change your community. And sometimes you need a team to help you make that change happen. Aura helps creatives and organizations give those ideas movement, so that together, we can nurture those ideas, help gain forward momentum and make change happen. We help take your dream or plan and bring it to life by helping you walk through strategies and systems with guided support. Your dream can impact the community you serve — you just need the right tools for it to reach its potential.

Strategies, Systems and Support

Creatives, nonprofits and artists need support to help them thrive — whether that’s in the form of building systems and strategies to make their businesses succeed or by having an ear to listen and dream with — Aura is here to help.

photo credit : Mika Baumeister // unsplash

photo credit : Mika Baumeister on unsplash

 Current and Past Clients

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“Aura’s support and experience helped catapult the launch of our business. What she has done for us is invaluable!”

— Allen R. co-founder of Art School KC

Montavilla Guitar Studio

Aura has provided Staff Support, Hiring and ongoing Human Resources services for this dynamic and thriving music studio located in SE Portland.


“Aura Creative Consulting opened our eyes to fresh ways of looking at our programs while still respecting the valuable work that has been achieved. Laura listened to our challenges and provided us with strategic and data-driven solutions to propel us forward. Laura has great hands-on experience with running her own thriving arts organization and uses that experience to support other organizations. Laura was phenomenal to work with, always keeping the mood light and fun, yet focused. Laura is outcomes-driven and will work with you to meet your goals. It’s great to work with someone who cares about your organization as much as you do.”

— Lauren Bryan, Executive Director of Oregon Repertory Singers


Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble

Aura worked with the Board, Hiring Committee, and outgoing Executive Director with their Executive Director and Artistic Director Searches to help them realize their Strategic Plan for growing the organization in thoughtful and sustainable way.