What I Do
I help organizations, cities, and small businesses make informed decisions.
My work sits at the intersection of research, operational efficiency, community growth, and strategic communication.
Whether I’m analyzing commercial real estate trends, guiding entrepreneurs, or translating technical jargon for stakeholders, my goal is simple:
Clarity that leads to meaningful action.
What I’m Known For
Building Economic Growth Through People
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Translating complex data into plain English
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Operational efficiency and program design
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Stakeholder communication across personality types
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Supporting underserved communities — strategically and sustainably
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Delivering high-impact projects (like launching 9 businesses in one year)
What I’m Working Toward
I am currently exploring opportunities in:
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Economic development
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Small business development & entrepreneurial support
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Policy research
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Commercial real estate analytics
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Program and operations management
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Strategic consulting
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Travel-based or hybrid roles
My next chapter is about scale, using my experience to support communities beyond my own, with more balance, stronger boundaries, and broader impact.
Research & Data Analysis
I break down complex datasets into narrative insights your team can actually use.
Ideal for: CRE groups, policy teams, ED agencies, chambers, small business programs.
What’s included:
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Market analysis
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Policy research
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Community needs assessments
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Executive summaries & reports
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Slide decks for stakeholders
Program Development & Operations
From concept to execution, I help teams build programs that are efficient, inclusive, and replicable.
What’s included:
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Program design
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Operational workflows
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Event planning & logistics
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Stakeholder alignment
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Metrics & evaluation
Stakeholder Communication
Translating between technical experts, community members, business owners, and political stakeholders takes skill. I bring structure and diplomacy so conversations become productive.
What’s included:
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Meeting facilitation
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Communication frameworks
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Cross-department translation
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Narrative development
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Briefing materials
Small Business Development Consulting
I’ve supported hundreds of entrepreneurs across industries. I help founders understand their next steps — in marketing, operations, or product validation.
What’s included:
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Market positioning
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Operational planning
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Resource mapping
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Expansion strategy
Speaking & Workshops
Topics include:
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Translating data for decision-makers
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Women in leadership & finding your voice
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Building efficient, human-centered programs
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Lessons from community economic development
Want clarity in your next project?
Let’s talk about what you’re building and how I can support it.
DTLB Food Series
A vacant storefront. Nine businesses launched. One year.
A project designed to activate space, stimulate micro-entrepreneurship, and create a replicable model for economic mobility.
Featured Case Study
Through her writing on Medium, Stephanie El Tawil shares a deeper look into what drives her work in community development, small business growth, and inclusive leadership across Long Beach. Her reflections combine data-driven strategy with compassion — a balance that defines her approach to economic empowerment and public policy.
Each article on Stephanie El Tawil's Medium page explores how real stories and real people shape change: from supporting first-time entrepreneurs and mentoring women in leadership, to creating partnerships that make local economies stronger.
Meet Stephanie
All About Me
I’m a connector, analyst, and operator. A professional who lives comfortably between data and humanity.
My background is intentionally diverse:
Customer service → retail management → education → operational planning → small business development → policy + data.
It’s a path that taught me how organizations really work, what communities actually need, and how strategy must adapt to different realities.
Today, I focus on simplifying complexity so decision-makers can move forward with confidence.
I believe that data should empower people, not overwhelm them. And I believe underserved communities deserve solutions that are sustainable, not performative.
My Work Philosophy
Clarity. Efficiency. Humanity.
Great strategy only matters if the people using it understand it.
I lead with clear communication, data-backed reasoning, and a deeply human approach to collaboration