ABOUT US
About Us
Grounded in Culture.
Guided by Purpose
At Seeds of Purpose Collective, we believe lasting impact begins with clarity, connection, and intention.
We partner with mission-driven organizations, cultural institutions, and purpose-led initiatives to strengthen their message, refine their systems, and support sustainable growth.
Blending strategy, storytelling, and practical structure, our work helps changemakers move from scattered effort to aligned action—so their mission can be seen, supported, and sustained.
Our Mission
We empower mission-driven organizations and cultural changemakers with the clarity, structure, and strategic support they need to grow with purpose.
Through thoughtful strategy, storytelling, and practical systems, we help transform vision into sustainable impact—rooted in authenticity and guided by community
Our Founder
Suzey Sligh Van Ness is an award-winning creative director and marketing communications strategist with executive experience at MGM Studios and Sony Pictures, where she led storytelling, audience engagement, and brand transformation at scale.
Today, she brings that expertise to mission-driven work as the founder of Seeds of Purpose Collective, partnering with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and purpose-led organizations to build clarity, strengthen strategy, and create sustainable growth.
Previously, as Deputy Director of the Nevada Preservation Foundation, Suzey led and expanded the Home + History Las Vegas festival into a nationally recognized heritage tourism event—using storytelling, experiential engagement, and strategic positioning to deepen public awareness, advocacy, and funding.
Blending corporate creative leadership with nonprofit systems thinking, Suzey helps organizations move from vision to structure—transforming ideas into aligned action and lasting impact.