Dr. Dena Michele Rosko

PhD-OS | MA-ComL | BA

As an organizational anthropologist, I research how to build cultures of heritage through transitions by aligning ideal visions with practice. I apply story, narrative, visual + performance arts, + dialogue into this research. Recent research supported a local partnership of faith by synthesizing compassionate community with stories, photographs, + motivational interviews to understand their "we story." Current projects include researching heritage development in contexts of caregiving for "bookend generations." I integrate creative + visionary approaches with the heart of the matter. I strategize health systems + organize care of people during transitions to heritage. Ultimately, I desire that my research support an anthropology of heritage that integrate people's "we story" so we can thrive. Contact me below to learn about my applied + creative research.

Aligning ideal visions with practice

In May 2020, I launched Dogwood Group, a suite of consulting, coaching, creative, development, + heritage services. I encourage people to integrate shared visions, align ideals with strategic practice, + to share their story with heart and skill. I develop communal + compassionate health systems, especially around transitions of heritage. I coach leaders, teams, + partnerships to bridge the me to we story. I base this work on my research + writing for partnership + heritage. I apply storied systems design to dialogue partnerships that nurture solutions-based cultures for health + communal well-being. Projects have supported partnerships for human + health services, marketing of nutrigenomics work, + various local civic, grassroots, + community engagement campaigns + coalitions. Visit Dogwood Group to book or inquire.

Editorial | Go local | Especially outdoors

Photography has been a way for me to beautify + editorialize daily life since an aunt gave me a pink wind-up camera when I was 12 years old. I have since integrated photography with my research, completed assignments for editorial, portrait, + event photography services, + published photographs for a local magazine + newspaper. Once upon a time I ran a photography business for portraits, special events, + organizations. Now I enjoy photographing local events, especially for community or civic engagement, nature + public commons placemaking locally or whilst traveling. I search for an editorial quest or detail for the story behind the image, + everyday life with family. Follow me on Instagram or Flickr, + view the collections below. Contact me for how to include photographs in your projects + organizational communication.

Transitions | Faith, hope, love | On the ground

I enjoy short stories, reflective expositions about faith, advocacy, + love, + poetry with my background in creative writing + communication. I integrate story-crafting into my consulting + research. Current projects include the Kingdom Come trilogy about a theology of heritage, + more installments for the "Heritage Chronicles," or a series of nine books in different genres about heritage development. Previous projects shared the story of faith partnerships, poetry about loss, editorials about civic + public life, technical writing, + intermedia copy. Future projects include post-doctorate storied systems design for supporting a "we story" of heritage for leaders + caregivers healing the crises of our times, writing journal articles, a screenplay, + speeches. Visit the blog below for notable mentions about consulting, research, writing, travel highlights, + for current or archived news!

Encouragement | Calling | Ecuministry

I am currently receiving biblical + ministry training for bi-vocational ministry of writing, coaching, + inter-church relations. God saved me when I was six years old, + I've attempted to preach since I was three. I feel called to serve by encouraging people with a writing + coaching ecuministry. I base this ecuministry on heritage theology, formation, + care. I support church partnerships, leaders, organizations, communities, + caregivers to integrate cultures of caregiving + unity with heritage + dialogue circles, community engagement, narrative + story-engagement, strategic visioning, neighborly practices, + retreats. God has prepared me with previous training + life experience to serve this ecuministry. Contact me to learn more.