We don’t just design what you say. We build how you lead.
Umber + Onyx™ is a strategic communications studio and thought partner for leaders who understand that language is more than just messaging—it’s infrastructure. We help individuals and institutions communicate on purpose.
We center grounded strategy, operational clarity, and cultural fluency in every engagement. Our work spans leadership development, internal communication systems, and voice stewardship across sectors
Umber + Onyx™ was founded by Kam Hodge, a communications strategist with over a decade of experience in corporate and nonprofit institutions, education systems, and leadership environments.
Her work sits at the intersection of executive voice, organizational culture, and racial equity in communication practice.
She created the Communicate on Purpose™ system to shift how language is used—not as performance, but as structure.
About Us
Our Mission
To elevate communication as a leadership practice—and close the equity gap in who gets heard, funded, followed, and understood.
Our Vision
A world where internal communication is as resourced, respected, and rigorously designed as any external campaign.
We want to transform communication from an afterthought into a strategic advantage—especially for those who've been historically underfunded, underestimated, or misrepresented.
Our Values
1
Language is Power
We use words to shape perception, set tone, and move people.
2
Design Drives Impact
Everything we build is structured, intentional, and aligned.
3
Culture is Context
We lead with nuance, history, and lived experience.
4
Operations Are Voice
We turn communication into a repeatable, reliable system.
5
Equity is Essential
We position comms as a driver of both value and visibility.
6
Presence Leads
We move with clarity, calm, and earned authority.
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