Transforming Complexity into Clarity for Leaders Ready to Scale

Oak Lane is a strategic advisory firm that helps mission-driven businesses, nonprofits, and public sector leaders grow with intention. We blend business development, strategic communications, and human-centered design to unlock sustainable revenue, amplify your message, and build systems that scale.

We meet you where you are, whether you’re navigating growth, launching something new, or managing change, and help you move forward with data-informed decisions and a clear narrative.

Based in Boston. Serving clients nationwide.

Our Approach: The HOUR™ Model

At Oak Lane, we use our signature HOUR Framework™ to guide our clients through transformation:

  • Human-Centered Design

  • Organizational Alignment

  • User Experience Strategy

  • Revenue Operations

This model ensures that strategy and storytelling are never siloed from systems and that growth is always grounded in purpose.

Our Services

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Consulting

Tailored engagements for organizations seeking hands-on strategy, structure, and execution.

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Advising

Flexible support for leaders seeking a strategic thought partner.

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Workshops

Interactive, half or full-day human-centered experiences designed to align teams and accelerate growth.

Clients & Collaborators

  • City of Boston Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
  • Equality Fund at The Boston Foundation
  • Creative Re/Frame
  • Boston University
  • Give Black Alliance
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  • Delivering on Equity Collective
  • KR Design Studio
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