Trust Curiosity. Spark Change.

our mission is your impact

At Openly, we amplify your impact as a purpose-driven leader and changemaker. We empower you to make a bigger difference by helping you ignite and nurture social good – bravely, fully and openly.

our approach

Learn Readily.

We’re researchers and analysts who approach social change with curious minds and open hearts. We help you connect the dots and make better decisions by engaging with your data and measuring your results. We facilitate learning as an essential tool for innovation and social change.

Lead Bravely.

We’re facilitators and guides and we care deeply about helping you succeed. We’re eternal optimists, visionaries and seek excellence in all that we do. We believe you have the power to change the world and be an influential leader and change maker.

Leverage Fully.

We’re strategists and designers who amplify your impact by helping you simplify complex problems and generate creative solutions. We help you make a bigger difference by engaging with stakeholders to design a brighter future for the people and places you support.

our services

Evaluation & Strategic Learning.

Community-Based Research.

Organizational Strategy.

Social Impact Strategy.

Coaching.

Teaching & Public Speaking.

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our founders

We’re the perfect blend of hustle and heart — a team of dreamers, researchers, and strategists with a passion for social change and the belief that curiosity can spark impactful changes in the world.

Tanya Darisi

Co-Founder

Tanya is known for her insatiable drive to make change happen. As our lead researcher and evaluator, she has a true passion for social justice and data-driven insight. Always looking on the bright side, she’s a natural born problem-solver and has a gift for turning complex data into clear insight and strategy. Formerly The O’Halloran Group, Tanya has worked as a community leader and volunteer for many years, contributing to projects and initiatives that promote greater inclusion, wellbeing and dignity for all.

Lisa Watson

Co-Founder

Lisa’s compassionate approach brings a human-centred perspective to all areas of social change. As our lead strategist and facilitator, her passion for human potential, leadership and systems design is evident in her diverse portfolio of clients, partners and collaborators. Lisa has a gift for illuminating strengths, listening deeply and bringing strategies to life. Formerly Strategies for Social Impact, Lisa has worked for over 20 years across government, non-profit and the private sectors.

Meet The Team