Strategy Consulting & Research Advisory

Cultural Strategy · Research Development · Narrative Framing


I consult on projects at the intersection of culture, identity, media, and policy — providing research-driven insight and actionable strategy for institutions, media organizations, health initiatives, governments, and cultural organizations.

My background bridges academic rigor and applied impact. I hold an MSc in Culture and Society from the London School of Economics (with Honors) and a BA in Communication from the University of Southern California (Summa Cum Laude). Over the past decade, I’ve helped clients translate complex research into clear deliverables — from campaigns and communications strategies to cultural development plans, grant frameworks, and public insight reports.

My consulting practice combines qualitative research, literature and field reviews, audience insight, and interdisciplinary analysis — with a particular emphasis on rigorous secondary research and strategic synthesis tailored to each client’s needs.

Areas of Focus

  • Strategic cultural research and analysis

  • Narrative framing for campaigns, reports, and communications

  • Literature reviews and field-specific secondary research

  • Qualitative insight design: stakeholder interviews, discourse & thematic analysis

  • Advisory on digital platforms, identity, audience behavior, and cultural trends

I work with clients across sectors including:

  • Foreign affairs and diplomacy

  • Public health and health advocacy

  • Cultural and creative industries

  • Urban development and symbolic planning

  • Political communication and social research

Process

Each engagement is individually scoped. A typical project includes:

1. Framing & Scoping

We begin with an exploratory call to define your goals, audience, research questions, and strategic outcomes. This sets the foundation for targeted, outcome-oriented work.

2. Research & Analysis

I conduct a tailored mix of:
– Literature and secondary research across academic, institutional, and cultural sources
– Thematic and discourse analysis
– Stakeholder interviews and qualitative synthesis
– Comparative case study mapping

3. Synthesis & Delivery

Findings are translated into strategic deliverables such as:
– Insight reports or briefing documents
– Literature review summaries
– Narrative frameworks or positioning guidelines
– Ongoing advisory and consultation

Why Social Research?

Social and cultural research is one of the most powerful tools for understanding the audiences, systems, and symbolic environments that shape behavior, policy, and public life. It allows for a layered understanding of beliefs, practices, and the broader context in which decisions unfold.

For organizations, research is not a background task — it is the foundation for strategy, communication, and development. When done properly, it shapes everything from positioning and narrative to growth and policy design.

No meaningful development occurs without first understanding the terrain. Research is not a step in the process — it is the structure that holds it.

Selected Projects

  • Strategic research and illness narrative development for Stanford Genome Technology Center

  • Cultural mapping and insight strategy for the City of Jerusalem

  • Discourse analysis of antisemitism for the American Jewish Committee

  • Grant and partnership development for a Holocaust survivor NGO via the German Claims Conference

  • Campaign research and advisory for KKL-JNF at Expo 2020

  • Health education and legitimacy strategy for the Israeli ME/CFS advocacy community

Fees

  • Hourly Consulting: $150–$300

  • Project-Based Engagements: $5,000–$20,000+
    Final rates depend on scope, timeline, and deliverables. A tailored proposal is provided after an initial consultation.

Sliding Scale: For clients facing financial constraints — particularly nonprofit initiatives or individuals supporting chronic illness communities — sliding scale arrangements are available, starting at $65 per hour for ongoing projects. I aim to make meaningful work accessible where it matters most.

To Inquire

To explore working together, please send a brief note describing your goals or project.
Initial consultations are complimentary.

→ Fill out the contact form or email: snir.levi@gmail.com