The Work — Tom Sollitt

My primary focus is brand development and strategy through immersive research. Organizing, producing events, and actively participating within communities reveal authentic insights. I truly believe you cannot provide meaningful consultation unless you have boots on the ground.

Current Projects:

Asian American Town, is currently a community-based project that connects local Asian American changemakers in the Portland, Oregon metro area (Instagram link) with the ultimate goal of creating cross-functional spaces all over the country. Through activations and collaborations, we are exploring the space-related needs of different communities. After a soft-debut at the end of July, the project officially launched its first project on September 24th, 2022.

Kintsugi: Gathering for Asian American Wellness Practitioners (May 21st, 2023)
Spill the Tea: Peer Networking for Asian Americans (April 30th, 2023)
Mirrors & Windows: Asian Adoptee Storytellers (March 25th, 2023)
Gabby Smashes: Portland Premiere Screening (March 23rd, 2023)
Community Capture: Get Filmed & Photographed by Professionals (January 29th, 2023)
Artist Showcase: Featuring Asian American Musicians (November 3rd, 2022)
Asian American Mixer: Networking & Kitchen Takeover (October 16th, 2022)
The Marketplace: Feating Asian American Vendors (September 24th, 2022)

There are more tentative events on the horizon throughout the rest of the year. They include an outdoor event, pitch competition, night market, talent show, and awards show.

Civic Engagement, I partnered with Collective Oregon Eateries (an indoor/outdoor food cart pod, food hall, and flex event space) on a Community Survey and Visioning Workshop related to the jurisdictional transfer of 82nd Avenue from the State to the City. Learn more here. We are currently in the process of organizing the results of the survey and workshop to present to the public.