POWERFUL WORK DESERVES
POWERFUL STORIES

We help health care nonprofits and associations tell the stories of their purpose, people, and power.

TRUTH:

Your organization has so many stories worth sharing. But if you’re like most nonprofit marketing communications teams, you are busier than ever – leaving little time to invest in the strategic storytelling that will connect your mission to your biggest supporters.

Based in the Washington, D.C., metro area, we work with organizations to elevate their brand content, thought leadership, and storytelling on behalf of the health care professionals and patients they serve. When you lead with stories, your audience feels heard, understood, and empowered – a vital springboard for deeper engagement. 

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MEET

ANNA SCHARDT BAKER

PRESIDENT

Anna (“ahh-nah”) is a seasoned communicator with 15+ years of experience helping health and social impact organizations tell powerful, strategic stories. With a background in professional writing and a deep understanding of health care advocacy, she brings clarity, warmth, and high-level thinking to every project. Through Three Story Strategies, Anna partners with nonprofits and associations to turn complex ideas into meaningful, mission-aligned content that moves people – and work – forward.

Strategic Support That Feels In-House

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Our clients say it feels like we’re part of their team, and that’s by design. With deep health care expertise and a knack for hitting the mark on the first draft, we help you move storytelling projects forward with clarity, confidence, and ease.

  • A seamless extension of your team: seasoned communicator who adapts to your workflows

  • Start and finish the content you’ve been meaning to create: finally build the library your audience needs

  • From idea to execution: we own the process, so you don’t have to

  • Stakeholder-savvy: we collaborate with leadership and coach junior staff as needed

OUR SERVICES

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Impact Communications & Storytelling

Get long-overdue content projects off the ground with thoughtful, strategic storytelling that reflects your mission.

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Meeting Coverage & Thought Leadership

Turn meetings into momentum with sharp content that extends the impact of your events and positions your team as a go-to voice.

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Public
Speaking

Bring Anna in to lead engaging, actionable sessions on storytelling and strategic communications.

YOUR MISSION – POWERFULLY TOLD

  • “We wanted to tell the story of our grant program -- but didn't know where to start. Anna gets it. She was able to expertly synthesize the background information, interviews, and data into a series of case studies that are both strategic and emotionally compelling.”

    Kris Carey Prevatte, Associate Director, Corporate Alliances, National PTA

  • “Anna is a natural storyteller – she just gets it. She jumped in, open and eager to listen and learn about our organizational goals, making working together a dream. She effectively connects the dots and is adept at translating our brand strategy into impactful content. Anna has also been an asset to the team, lending a valuable, helping hand with any of our needs including guiding and mentoring junior writers.”

    Valerie Villarreal, Director of Public Relations & Communications, Upbring

  • “Anna is a skilled writer and thoughtful communicator. She has helped us craft content that is lively, compelling, educational, and in line with our organization’s goals. I know I can depend on her to deliver above and beyond my expectations with every project. I am so grateful to be able to rely on Anna’s exceptional storytelling and content strategy expertise..”

    Former Senior Editor, ACOG

  • “Anna's storytelling mastery and deep understanding of science have allowed the American Diabetes Association to become a more powerful change agent in this decade's most critical diabetes-related topics. Her work has increased our impact to engage with even more health care professionals in the fight against diabetes..”

    Sarah Bradley, Vice President, Global Professional Education & Engagement, ADA

  • “Anna has proven to be a perfect partner for honing Lansinoh's consumer education content. She is immensely skilled at content marketing and understands how to bring our big-picture strategy to life. The result: content that is rigorously researched, pitch-perfect in tone, and an absolute joy to read.”

    Katie Curran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Lansinoh Laboratories