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cultural anthropologist & cultural strategist
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 research, strategic communications, journalism, digital media, and public engagement. What connects these experiences is a desire to help organizations understand how people experience social, cultural, and economic change and translate those insights into strategies, narratives, and programs that connect institutions with the communities they serve.
professional services
In an era obsessed with artificial intelligence, my work is distinctly powered by Anuli Intelligence: a real human mind, spirit, and body.
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.
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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
knowledge synthesis
insight reports
narrative analysis
research support for creative projects
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For organizations, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven initiatives seeking to better understand and engage their audiences.
Services include:
strategic planning
communications strategy
brand and narrative strategy
grant development
proposal writing
program design
audience and community engagement strategies
institutional storytelling
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For organizations, community groups, and mission-driven initiatives seeking thoughtful engagement.
Services include:
public speaking and moderated conversations
workshop design & facilitation
stakeholder listening sessions
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For prospective students, early-career scholars, and anyone pivoting careers.
Services include:
personal statement coaching
research proposal feedback
application strategy consultations
selected clients, collaborators, & affiliations
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