Narrative intelligence for the inclusive finance sector: 
Examining how institutions structure equity, legitimacy, and outcomes through story.

Dahna M. Chandler, Doctoral Researcher

Finance Narrative Architect | Organizational Equity Authority | Inclusive Finance Advocate

UpThink Strategic Communications is becoming The UpThink Narrative Initiative

I'm currently making intentional updates to my website to reflect my growth from strategic communications to systems-focused narrative transformation.

My work will reveal how your institutional narratives drive decisions, shape legitimacy, and determine who thrives in your systems.

As I realign this platform to reflect my work in institutional storytelling, adaptive communications methodology, and finance sector research, the rest of the site will be temporarily unavailable.

In the meantime, you can:

I’ll return soon with:

  • A sharper voice
  • A deeper vision
  • And stories that move systems.

Thank you for your patience—and for valuing the power of narrative to shape equity, access, and long-term impact.