A woman with dark, wavy hair smiling in a garden with purple flowers and green foliage in the background.

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.

It's about creating the conditions where people, ideas, and organizations can thrive. That's the work I love most.

My name is Brandy Rodtsbrooks, and I started Volt Strategies after realizing that most organizational challenges aren't actually marketing problems.

They're clarity problems.

They're leadership problems.

They're alignment problems.

They're the quiet weight leaders carry when they're trying to move important work forward without a clear path, while balancing the needs of their teams, boards, partners, and communities.

Over the last two decades, I've worked across corporate, nonprofit, government, and community organizations. I've led marketing teams, guided organizations through change, facilitated difficult conversations, built campaigns, launched initiatives, and helped leaders navigate moments when everything felt uncertain.

Along the way, I noticed something.

The organizations that flourish aren't the ones with the perfect strategic plan.

They're the ones that create enough trust, clarity, and shared purpose for people to navigate uncertainty together.

That's where Volt was born.

My goal is simple: I want people to leave every conversation with more clarity, more courage, and more capacity than they had when they arrived.

More than strategy

People often hire me because they think they need marketing or communications support.

Sometimes they do.

But more often, what they really need is someone who can step into complexity, ask thoughtful questions, connect patterns that aren't yet visible, and help people find their footing again.

My work lives at the intersection of strategy, communications, facilitation, and leadership.

But if you asked me what I actually do...

I'd probably tell you this:

I help people think.

Together.

Because clarity rarely appears when we're carrying everything alone.

What guides my work

the measure of my work

I believe strategy should feel less like producing another binder and more like creating momentum.

I believe communications should build understanding before they build attention.

I believe organizations become stronger when people feel seen, trusted, and invited into the work.

And I believe leadership isn't about being the smartest person in the room.

It's about creating the conditions where extraordinary things become possible.

My goal is simple:

I want people to leave every conversation with more clarity, more courage, and more capacity than they had when they arrived.

Whether we're working together for an afternoon, a year, or simply sharing coffee, that's the outcome I'm hoping to create.

Because while strategies matter...

The way people feel when they leave the room matters just as much.

outside of work

You'll usually find me with a notebook, wandering through a local coffee shop, exploring a garden, getting distracted by beautiful typography, or stopping to admire moss on a tree.

I'm endlessly curious about how people think, how organizations evolve, and how communities create places where everyone belongs.

That curiosity is what fuels my work.

And it's what keeps me believing that thoughtful conversations can change far more than we often imagine.

Purpose in motion

  • From Complexity to Action

    Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work directly with Brandy on multiple high impact initiatives that demonstrate both her strategic expertise and her deep alignment with our community’s values.

    She approached the work with creativity, care, and clarity—distilling complex strategy into messaging that felt accessible, energizing, and actionable for a wide range of audiences.

    Brandy’s ability to align messaging across nonprofits, business leaders, public partners, and elected officials has been instrumental to our project’s early momentum and credibility.

    Brandy brings a rare blend of communications strategy, values-based messaging, and deep listening to every project. She’s trusted by partners across sectors and consistently delivers high-quality work that moves efforts forward.

    Brittany Quick-Warner
    Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Thoughtfulness, clarity, & deep integrity

    As a former nonprofit executive director and now a strategy consultant, I’ve worked with many talented professionals in this space. Brandy stands out.

    On a recent project, she served as the lead marketing strategist and consultant during a particularly pivotal time for the organization—navigating board transitions, reputational risk, and the need to rebuild trust across a wide network of stakeholders.

    She collaborated with my team to co-create a two-year strategic roadmap for the organization’s growth and stability. Her Marketing & Communications strategy was not only future-focused and aligned with the organization’s mission, but also actionable—complete with milestones, metrics, and built-in flexibility. It’s the kind of work that leaves a lasting impact, and the organization continues to benefit from the direction she helped chart.

    Heidi Larwick
    Juniper Co., LLC

  • Bringing Joy to Transition

    What I love most about working with Brandy are her values, which remain strong and clear throughout her work. She brings a steady emphasis on professionalism, class, and integrity to every project. Our organization was going through a very difficult transition, and Brandy managed to bring back joy to our marketing and public relations efforts—uplifting our entire team in the process.

    She consistently created systems, templates, and roadmaps that made it easy for us to stay organized and take action. Her collaborative spirit and respect for our partners and community made the process both effective and energizing.

    I strongly recommend Volt Strategies to any nonprofit or mission-driven organization seeking strategic clarity, compelling messaging, and practical tools to strengthen their communications and marketing efforts.

    Faye Sofranko
    Willamette Farm & Food Coalition

  • Clearing the Fog & Finding what's next.

    When I came to Brandy, I had just launched my business—but doubt was already creeping in. I worried I’d gotten it wrong. Brandy helped clear the fog, showing me how I could realign, restart with intention, and build a business that truly fit.

    Working with Brandy gave me clarity on my vision and the confidence to pursue what I actually wanted to do. She provided guardrails while encouraging my curiosity, always open to exploring the “why” behind different approaches.

    If you’re looking for a thought partner, collaborator, and energy spark, Brandy is it. She makes the leap into business exciting and engaging. But take my advice—work with her before you launch!”

    Elena Fracchia,
    The Good Philanthropist

  • Building Business & Brand

    I worked with Brandy as a strategic coach as I founded Coalesce Consulting. She was a vital support every step of the way. She helped me clarify my business model, articulate my voice, and build a brand that reflected both my vision and values. She brought structure and insight to each session, and her guidance helped me launch with clarity and momentum. 

    Brandy is a communications strategist who balances boldness with integrity. She knows how to work across public, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial spaces. and she’s deeply committed to building trust through language and strategy. 

    She brought creativity, deep listening, and a nuanced understanding of how to center values while moving initiatives forward. She was a thoughtful and trusted contributor in a space with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities. 

    Sarah-Kate Sharkey
    Coalesce Consulting

  • Strategic clarity for complex work

    What sets Brandy apart is her ability to see both the big picture and the practical steps needed to move forward. Whether facilitating conversations, building systems and processes, developing communications strategies, or helping a team navigate competing priorities, she has a unique talent for creating alignment and momentum around important work.

    Brandy doesn't simply provide recommendations—she helps people think differently about challenges, uncover opportunities, and identify the next best steps. Her approach is collaborative, grounded, and deeply focused on helping organizations succeed.

    Sylvia Barry
    A.C.T. Now Lane

  • Strategy that moves people and ideas forward

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brandy on strategic planning, facilitation, and communications work for the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene, and what continually stands out is her ability to connect every piece of work to the bigger picture.

    Whether she’s facilitating a conversation, shaping messaging, or drafting written materials, Brandy approaches the work with a clear strategic lens. She doesn’t just help organizations complete projects — she helps them clarify direction, align stakeholders, and move ideas into actionable next steps.

    Her work consistently leaves organizations stronger, clearer, and more aligned than when she started. I would enthusiastically recommend her to any organization looking for a strategic partner who can both think big-picture and execute with care.

    Kelly Johnson
    Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene