We are Anavi Strategies

We've Come Together
to Make a Difference

Our team blends strategic acumen with deep empathy, offering a multidisciplinary approach to creating meaningful, lasting change.

Who We Are

Name: Anavi; Origin: Anavi is a name with roots in India's ancient Sanskrit language; Meaning: The one who is sensitive, tactful, and kind towards mankind.

Anavi Strategies envisions a world where every organization, regardless of size or sector, harnesses the power of strategic insight, empathy, and innovation to create profound social impact. We are built to be the catalyst for transformative change, empowering mission-driven entities to not only dream of a better future but to actualize it through actionable, inclusive, and sustainable strategies.

FOUNDER & CEO

Anjali Chainani, PHD

Anjali has 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and local government, as a social worker and a researcher. Anjali is the Founder and Principal of Anavi Strategies, a public impact consulting firm that works with non-profit and philanthropic clients who are committed to accelerating social change and measuring impact. As the former Policy Director for City of Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney (2016-2020), Anjali supported the development of key strategic priorities for city agencies including but not limited to early education, literacy, public health, workforce development, and sustainability among others, gaining experience in organizational development, cross-agency collaboration, measuring performance, and evaluation.

Anjali has contributed to the development of numerous strategic plans including for Women Against Abuse and PhillyVIP in 2023, and has designed and executed over 15 measurement and evaluation projects, including the Philadelphia Resident Survey in 2019-2020 and the Urban Affairs Coalition Every Voice, Every Vote Public Sentiment Survey in 2023. Anjali has a BSW, MSW, and MPH from Temple University, and a PhD in Health Policy from Saint Joseph's University (formerly University of the Sciences). Anjali currently serves as an Advisor for the Fels Institute of Government Master’s in Public Administration program and teaches at Widener University’s School of Social Work.

Meet the Team

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING

Andrés Celin, MPA

Andrés serves as the Business Development and Strategic Planning Lead for Anavi Strategies. Andrés has spent over a decade working in education, youth development, social services, and community organizing in the Latino community in North Philadelphia. Prior to joining Anavi Strategies, Andrés served as the Outreach Director in the Office of City Councilmember At-Large Helen Gym. In this role, Andrés was responsible for managing relationships with key community organizations, advocacy partners, and neighborhood groups. Prior to his work in City Council, Andrés was the Lead Organizer at Youth United for Change. He also has 8 years of experience as a Certified Trauma-informed Trainer/Practitioner with Lakeside Global Institute.

Andrés started his career in public education as a City Year Corps Member at Edison High School in North Philadelphia, where he later joined EducationWorks to run Edison's mentoring program. Andrés has worked at Congreso de Latinos Unidos as a family case manager and was later responsible for managing and facilitating a bi-lingual parenting education program for parents involved in the child welfare system.

Andrés received his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, with a minor in Economics from Haverford College, and a Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS & BRAND EXECUTION

Stephanie Bird, BA

Stephanie serves as the Customer Relations and Brand Execution Lead for Anavi Strategies. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Temple University. Stephanie executes Anavi’s brand presence using her creative strengths and passion for a person-centered approach.

Stephanie has 15 years of experience working in customer and business relations including managing clients and customers, monitoring sales and subscriptions, and conducting product education. Stephanie is known for providing timely assistance, helpful feedback, and coordinating respectful conflict management responses. Additionally, Stephanie is skilled in database management and grant tracking in Excel and Submittable. As a person who values each person’s unique qualities, Stephanie builds and maintains relationships with funders, grant recipients, elected officials, and other stakeholders with ease through her excellent communication and presentation skills.

Previous to joining Anavi Strategies, Stephanie worked for QVC and Ticket Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center, as well as for other small business owners. Stephanie also creates and manages her own Etsy merchandise at Three Little Birds Design.

What Makes
Us Different

Our Trauma-Informed Approach: We integrate a specialized trauma-informed framework in our consulting practices, a unique aspect that is not commonly found in traditional consulting firms. This allows us to address complex and sensitive issues with a deeper level of understanding and empathy.

Emphasis on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: We place a significant emphasis on empathetic engagement and emotional intelligence. This human-centric approach enables us to deeply connect with our clients and understand the subtleties of their challenges.

Customized and Tailored Services: We offer highly personalized solutions that are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each client. This bespoke approach ensures that our strategies are not only effective but also perfectly aligned with the specific goals and contexts of our clients.

Explore Our Services

PARTNERS

CONTACT US

Contact us to discuss how we can help align your organization's goals and create lasting impact. We're here to understand your needs and work together for meaningful results.

215-346-6376

INFO

info@anavistrategies.com