work with me

researcher | writer | strategist | facilitator | marketer | community builder | media producer | educator

While I primarily describe myself as a cultural anthropologist, the work I actually do often extends far beyond the boundaries of any single discipline. I have over a decade of professional experience spanning academic research, strategic communications, digital media, community engagement, and public-interest inquiry. What connects these experiences is a desire to make sense of social, cultural, and economic change.

professional services

In an era obsessed with artificial intelligence, my work is distinctly powered by Anuli Intelligence: a real human mind, spirit, and body committed to helping individuals, communities, and organizations make sense of work, technology, culture, and social change through research, analysis, and storytelling.

Below are the services I currently offer. I also welcome custom engagements and collaborations. Interested in working together? I am available for in-person (Atlanta), hybrid, and remote opportunities, including full-time, part-time, contract, consulting, and project-based roles.

Connect with me via the contact page to inquire about my availability and rates, or to explore opportunities for custom work.

  • For organizations, creative teams, and independent projects.

    Services include:

    • Research program design

    • Qualitative interviewing

    • Quantitative survey development

    • Focus group moderation

    • Ethnographic research

    • Archival research

    • User and audience research

    • Research synthesis

    • Insight reports

    • Narrative analysis

    • Research support for creative projects

  • For organizations, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven initiatives seeking to better understand and engage their audiences.

    Services include:

    • Creative and brand strategy

    • Social media strategy

    • Writing and content development

    • Public program development

    • Strategic planning support

    • Program leadership and coordination

  • For organizations, community groups, and mission-driven initiatives seeking thoughtful engagement.

    Services include:

    • Public speaking and moderated conversations

    • Workshop design & facilitation

    • Stakeholder listening sessions

  • For prospective students, early-career scholars, and anyone pivoting careers.

    Services include:

    • Personal statement coaching

    • Research proposal feedback

    • Application strategy consultations

watch me work

Cultural Anthropologist and BLK IRL Creator, Dr. Anuli Akanegbu, presents a speech titled “One for the money, yes, sir, two for the show”: The ‘Elevators’ of Caste in Atlanta at the 12th Annual Atlanta Studies Symposium.

Presentation Date: Friday, May 2, 2025

Location: Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center at Morehouse College