Strategy.
Communications.
Impact.
We help leaders and organizations navigate what matters next.
Our approach
Clarity before communications.
The strongest communications strategies begin before the campaign, press release or plan—with the business objective, the environment around it, the audiences that matter and what it will take to build trust and momentum.
That’s where Sandalwood begins.
01
Strategy
Clarify the goal.
Understand the environment.
Build the roadmap.
02
Communications
Create the narrative.
Reach the right audiences.
Strengthen reputation.
03
Impact
Move from strategy to action.
Measure what matters.
Experience + perspective
Sandalwood brings senior-level strategy, communications and creative expertise to each engagement—across private industry, government, education, hospitality, technology, real estate, healthcare, associations and nonprofit organizations, from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 companies.
That range helps us see challenges from multiple perspectives, identify connections others may miss and bring ideas from one sector into another.
We connect those pieces.
Experience across industries
- Private Industry
- Government
- Education
- Hospitality
- Technology
- Real Estate
- Healthcare
- Associations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Fortune 500 Companies
What we do
We don’t begin with a list of services. We begin with the outcome.
Our work is strategic, collaborative and tailored—senior-level thinking without a traditional agency’s layers.
View our expertise- 01
Organizational Strategy
Helping leadership teams clarify priorities, align stakeholders and move from strategy to execution.
- 02
Strategic Communications
Building integrated communications strategies around organizational objectives—not communications for communications' sake.
- 03
Executive + Leadership Counsel
Supporting CEOs, boards and senior leaders as they navigate consequential decisions, opportunities, change and complex stakeholder environments.
- 04
Public Affairs + Stakeholder Engagement
Helping organizations understand and navigate public, policy, community and stakeholder environments.
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Reputation + Issues Management
Preparing for and managing the moments that can define an organization's reputation.
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Strategic Social Impact
Guiding organizations in developing philanthropic and social responsibility strategies, prioritizing giving and resource allocation, and strengthening community relationships through purposeful investment and engagement.
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Brand Strategy + Creative Direction
Helping organizations define, evolve and express their brands—from positioning and messaging through the creative experience.
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Media + Visibility
Creating opportunities for organizations, executives and ideas to reach the audiences that matter.
Built for complexity
Some of our best work begins when the answer isn’t obvious.
- An organization is changing direction.
- A leadership team needs alignment.
- A reputation issue is emerging.
- A brand no longer reflects the organization it has become.
- A major initiative needs strategy and momentum.
- Stakeholders have different expectations.
- An opportunity is significant—but complicated.
These are the moments when strategy and communications need to work together.
We help organizations find the clarity to move forward.
“Our work sits at the intersection of organizational strategy, strategic communications, public affairs, reputation and brand.”
Founded on experience
Jennifer Bulotti, MPA
CEO & Founder
Sandalwood is led by Jennifer Bulotti, MPA, a strategic advisor, entrepreneur and communications executive with more than 30 years of experience. She has advised CEOs, boards and executive teams across private industry, government, education, hospitality, technology, real estate, healthcare, associations and nonprofit organizations.
Senior counsel. The right expertise. No unnecessary layers.
Meet Jennifer
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