Avi Kruley co-founded The Next Big Step (a 501c3 nonprofit) in 2022 with the vision of one day co-creating a new intentional community. That dream continues to live on in the work Avi does today, consulting with individuals and organizations striving to put intention into practice.

Avi thrives in the liminal magic of transitions and the juicy complexity of relationships. Her diverse toolbox of experience and education empowers her to build bridges between ideals and daily life. A passionate player in the world of Intentional Community for over a decade, Avi is inspired by the transformative power of this unique intersection of people, place, and purpose. She studied how to effectively infuse values into the systems that govern us while earning a dual degree MBA/MPA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.

Born as the daughter and youngest in an interracial and interfaith family, living in and embracing diversity is Avi’s natural state. She brings the richness of her full queer self and the four decades of lived experience into her work, encouraging those around her to do the same.

Avi works best with clients who enjoy co-creation, appreciate a focus on interpersonal connection, and are willing and ready for change. Using a whole-systems approach, she uncovers underlying dynamics, develops shared understanding, and identifies leverage points for focused action.

For those who are part of a group that is struggling with division and/or disconnection, Avi helps design and facilitate intentional gatherings that catalyze cohesion. She holds intention, intimacy, and integrity as guideposts while working at the confluence of purpose, strategy, and relationships.