In the name of the Beloved—As-Sakina, the Shakhinah, the indwelling Presence of love.
In gratitude to the One who brings us together and parts us with purpose...
Welcome, wonderers & wanderers
We’ve met in some mysterious, whimsical way. Where will this mystery lead us?
I’m Alison Avigayil.
I help people and communities thrive in times of change —through community practice, coaching, and consulting.
Already, it’s been quite the journey.
And now, here we are.
In this time of the Great Turning—when so much is unraveling at once — connection itself is resilience.
Perhaps our paths crossing is a gentle nudge from the Universe, reminding us that even in the storm, there are relationships that can make the waters easier to sail.
So take a breath, settle in, and let’s wander together into what’s possible.
I’ve spent 25+ years working as an activist, creative, coach and consultant.
Along the way I’ve gathered wisdom from elders, children, companions and nature.
I’ve lived in many cultures and on many continents. I’ve loved and lost. I’ve learned to be in flow with both beauty and brokenness.
What I carry now are offerings of resilience, creation, and care that I love to share with others.
What I’m offering
I support individuals and organizations through my coaching, community organizing and consulting practice.
Community Organizing
I steward the Social Change Sanctuary, an inter-spiritual community, where we hold grief alongside gratitude, mourning alongside movement building, care alongside social change.
Grief & gratitude circles based on research informed practices to help us move through political upheaval and polycrisis
Monthly 90 minute community led inter-spiritual & interdisciplinary gatherings with diverse teachings, rituals and nervous system regulating practices
“Good Mourning” a weekly 30 minute multimedia practice where we witness the news collectively
For people seeking belonging, spiritual practices, and a place to metabolize grief in this time.
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The Good Mourning practice has helped me come back to my art practice as a way to move through my grief and the overwhelm of these difficult times.
— Good Mourning participant
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Avigayil can transform grief into a powerful experience where you feel so much wonder and awe for the world. This is truly a nourishing expeirence for the soul.
— Participant in Interfaith Collective Mourning
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Alison make spiritual work happen. She gets things done. She has done the real spiritual work needed to lead by example and build spiritual community.
— Debra Hopkins, Partner at Sespe Bioregional Center
Consulting
I have 20 years of experience working with organizations and individuals to align their vision, strategy, structure, and story.
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Research & Development
Fundraising & Business Development
Art & Storytelling
Communications & Marketing
Selected Clients: Jewish Voice for Peace, Meta and Oxfam.
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“Alison laid strategic tracks to help this startup accelerate into a much bigger thing. She’s brilliant at understanding the future and organising a company today to have maximum success tomorrow. Aside from her pro skills, she’s also deeply empathic, understanding and a great fit for purpose driven companies”
Yusuf Omar - founder of SEEN
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Alison brought balance and clarity to our team, tackling daunting challenges with strategic insight and a creative, patient approach. Her passion, kindness, and care for our staff made it a true pleasure to work with her.
Charlotte Maher, Bellingcat
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“A brilliant creative professional with the ability to create big picture concepts and then break those concepts down into real world plans. Alison's high-level technical abilities and skills include web design, graphic design, social media, writing and event planning and creation.”
Matthew Metz - Founder and Executive Director at Coltura
Coaching
I help people find clarity, build supportive structure, and make the change they wish to see in themselves and the world.
Leadership development for people working in social justice spaces, spiritual communities & non-profits
Support for major life transitions — identity shifts, career changes, relationship turning points
Accompaniment as we sort through moral injury, political trauma and estrangement — especially related to Zionism, Israel and Palestine, and systems of violence
My work is trauma-informed, attuned for neurodivergent and highly sensitive people
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“Alison is one of those rare role models you find yourself learning from with each interaction, because of the way they interact with the web of life. Intentional and deep, with humility and levity, Alison is among the first I reach out to for support navigating big choices in these dynamic times.”
Andrew Dunn, School of Wise Innovation
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"“Alison lives a mystical life. Her guidance is both visionary and grounded, helping people flourish with integrity and compassion. In my own journey, she illuminated an opportunity to deepen my art practice which created a shift that expanded my audience and strengthened my offerings. Through her support, I’ve discovered more of my creative path and found greater purpose, and joy.”
Rebecca Michaelson
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Alison empowered me in a way that I thought wasn't possible. Helping me move through so much grief and turn my anger and moral outrage into an organization that has inspired many others. The confidence she helped me gain also supported me in creating balance in my life as an activist, something that is essential at this stage in life..
Dvorah Kost, Gaza Mutual Aid Collective
Groups & Events
Being, Becoming & Belonging
After Seder
April 5 | 7:00 PM EST
A 90 minute group processing space to address grief and moral injury connected to Zionism in their families or communities.
Come experience the power of processing in the company of others.
Weekly Practice
Every Friday | 8–8:30 AM PST | Zoom
A gentle, grounding ritual to face the world together. We share news with care, drop into music, make art, and take small actions together.
No art experience needed, just a willing heart. Let’s mourn, make, and move forward.
Interfaith Salon
4th Sunday of the Month
Join Alison Avigayil and a community led group of interfaith leaders the 4th Sunday of every month for a 90 minute collective mourning session and to experience different grief tending practices.
Come and experience the power of mourning with others — either sharing or as a witness.
Hodaya: A Journal of Grief & Gratitude
Book an Exploratory Session
Let’s get to know each other and see where our mystery may lead. I offer 30 minute consultations to prospective clients.
