Consult. Create. Train.

Services

I help nonprofits, schools, and community organizations turn ideas into programs that actually work, whether that's building an online course from the ground up, designing a training that builds real skills and confidence, or working through the details of a new program or policy.

My approach is grounded in years of frontline experience in gender based violence response and prevention, so everything I create is practical, trauma-informed, and built to fit your community. Below you'll find my three core services: Instructional Design, Consulting, and Training.

Instructional Design Services

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I support teams to develop, launching, and manage online learning using learning platforms such as Articulate and Ruzuku. Services include:

  • Creating curriculum in draft form

  • Designing curriculum in engaging, ready-to-use online courses

  • Setting up modules, lessons, and learner engagement tools

  • Training staff to run, manage, and sustain the platform independently

By handling the planning, creation, and technical setup, I help teams focus on delivering impactful, meaningful programs in their communities.

Courses are created using the ADDIE Model.

Analysis

Design

Development

Evaluation

Implementation

Lets transform your ideas and goals into clear, structured, and ready-to-implement online programs.

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Consultation may include:

  • Online program or course development

  • Grant writing

  • IPV response strategies Policy creation or review

  • Improving intake, frontline responses, and referral pathways

  • Strengthening staff confidence around IPV response and care

  • Building safer, more inclusive client experiences

Our Consultation Services deliver guidance for nonprofits, businesses, schools, and social services to enhance programs, operations, and funding success. Offered virtually or ongoing retainer support, these consultations meet your challenges with practical solutions..

Consulting

Projects

Examples of recent work

Education Advisory

Served on the Gender Based Violence Advisory Sub-Committe to support adminstators across the Nova Scotia in the rollout of the new gender based violence school curriculum.

Community Consultation

Served on the Neighbours Friends and Families Black Advisory Committee to review and strengthen the training to be culturally relevant for Black and African Nova Scotian Communities.

Led one of three community consultations across the province that helped inform the adaptation of the program.

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Training

Intimate Partner Violence Response and Prevention

Intimate partner violence workshops can be tailored to audience. Workshops through neighbours friends and families program are free to the public and I'd be happy to help set one up.

If you require virtual workshops or staff training sessions, please reach out. You can find information about the Neighbours Friends and Families Program Here

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Workshops are interactive and empowering learning experiences designed to build awareness, confidence, and practical skills for addressing IPV. Available both in-person and online, sessions equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to identify signs of abuse, respond safely and compassionately, and connect individuals with appropriate support and referral resources.

Our approach blends education, real-world examples, and guided discussion and activities to build both confidence and competence when addressing IPV in personal or professional settings.

In Person and Virtual Training
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Shannon really transformed my understanding of IPV, I know the signs of violence now and understand why it's so hard for women to leave. Very insightful.

Rebecca

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I took an antiracism and allyship training Shannon led in 2022, I still remember and use some of what was shared in my practice today.

Deb M.

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Frequently asked questions

How are consultations delivered?

Flexible options include virtual sessions, in-person meetings, or ongoing retainer support, with collaborative, practical recommendations based on frontline experience.

Can workshops and programs be customized?

Yes, all services are tailored to your audience, mission, and needs whether for youth, workplaces, or communities with culturally aware, trauma-informed approaches.

What does custom program design include?


Whatever you need it to but generally, we build complete, ready-to-launch programs on topics like IPV awareness, youth programs, or financial literacy, including goals, session outlines, materials, trauma-informed content, and evaluation tools for in-person or online delivery.

How do I get started?

Contact us for a free initial chat to discuss your goals we'll outline next steps and pricing based on your specific needs.

What makes your approach unique?

Gentle, collaborative consulting grounded in real-world experience, focusing on clarity, confidence-building, and sustainable solutions that reflect your values and community realities.

Connect

Reach out for support or collaboration, we'd love to work with you

Email

info@gumbsimpact.com

Based in Mi’kma’ki, on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people.