Rural Community Strategy and Innovation
Connecting rural leaders for lasting change
At Verweven Strategies, we believe in the power of rural communities to innovate, thrive, and create lasting change. We will help you harness your unique strengths and turn them into sustainable, transformative solutions.
Meet Jaci David
Weaver of systems - facilitator of lasting rural change
My heart lies in rural communities—their resilience and resourcefulness inspire me every day. I believe these communities hold immense potential for innovation and I’m committed to helping them turn their unique strengths into sustainable, transformative solutions. With expertise in philanthropy, public policy, health care and education, I work closely with rural communities and organizations to move beyond limitations and address real challenges through collaborative, strategic processes.
I bring compassion and a deep respect for inclusive decision-making, believing that when more voices are at the table, solutions resonate more authentically and endure longer.
Let’s connect and begin your journey.
My Approach
My approach integrates careful assessment, process design and results facilitation, aligning every project with the mission, vision and values of the people it serves. Dependable and thorough, I partner with clients from the initial assessment to the final stages of implementation, always working toward quality and measurable outcomes.
A natural "weaver," I see systems holistically—understanding how the individual pieces can be knit together to create a cohesive whole. This perspective allows me to design thoughtful strategies that connect people, resources, and goals seamlessly.
Rural Strategy Experience
From leading the programs department of the Blandin Foundation, to helping transform the Itasca Networks for Youth into an effective youth development collaborative, to helping increase census participation across rural Minnesota, I’ve seen firsthand how inclusive and well-structured processes create lasting change. For me, it's about bringing people together to amplify rural voices and turn their collective goals into real, impactful action.
If you share a commitment to meaningful, place-based work that respects community strengths and tackles challenges with creativity and purpose, let’s connect.