Fogbreak helps cities, justice systems, and mission-driven organizations turn complexity into clarity. We build unified cultures, establish clear direction, and develop psychologically safe teams that perform under pressure. We connect the work to the community so service is consistent and trust is visible in daily delivery.
The result: city staff and residents experience steady, trustworthy service.
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As a minority-owned firm with 30+ years of leadership in law, education, and civic innovation, we’re deeply rooted in community-driven transformation. We design experiences that generate cultural shifts by aligning systems with fairness, fostering team cohesion, and cultivating lasting institutional trust.
Fogbreak is a firm led by Berké Brown—behavioral researcher, UC Berkeley lecturer, and civic systems consultant. Berké’s award-winning research on intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and behavior change informs everything we do. He has partnered with cities, counties, and justice institutions across California to translate policy into daily behaviors residents can see and feel.
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Culture Realignment — align leaders and staff on shared vision, values, and mission; one cadence, clear roles, and promise-based handoffs so work moves without friction.
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Strategic Visioning — comprehensive planning and community engagement for 1-, 3-, and 5-year horizons; aligned, shared milestones—internal and public—for clear execution.
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Leadership Coaching & Executive Advisory — focused coaching that turns RAISE/DRIVE into daily practice—clearer direction, steadier communication, consistent follow-through.
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Resilient, People-Centered Leadership — coaching and manager tools that build psychologically safe, accountable teams; everyday habits that reduce burnout and hold standards.
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Post-COVID Burnout & Retention — reset norms for a changed workplace: workload clarity, hybrid guardrails, and manager routines that protect energy, keep talent, and sustain delivery.
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Communication & Collaboration — shared language and cross-department rhythms that turn conflict into clarity; “manage promises, not people” routines that keep work aligned and moving. De-escalation skills for hot rooms and high-stakes conversations.
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Strengthening Institutional Trust — translate complex initiatives into plain-language “what we did / why it matters / what’s next,” with visible follow-through that earns public support.
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Bridging Generations & Knowledge Transfer — bridge Boomer/Gen X/Millennial/Gen Z expectations while you capture know-how and run structured handoffs—keeping service steady through change.
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How We Help
System Assessment & Visioning
Culture Realignment & Growth
Leadership Capacity Building
Reflection & Sustainable Action
We start by mapping your critical processes and goals—developing a shared vision rooted in fairness and public value.
We deliver interactive sessions that explore decision dynamics, communication integrity, and accountability frameworks.
Our coaching equips leaders with real-world tools to maintain inclusive, high-trust environments—even in difficult contexts.
We guide teams in evaluating progress, refining strategies, and ensuring long-term impact.
Who we work with
Local Agencies & Governments
Strengthening public trust through transparent decision protocols, resident engagement, and fair service systems
Justice System Institutions
​Supporting consistent, equitable practices in policing, courts, and corrections through data-informed learning and trust-building
Purpose-Driven Organizations
Empowering changemakers—from nonprofits to mission-led businesses—to build resilient cultures that serve diverse communities
Explore Our Core Offerings
Leadership Coaching & Advisory
Customized support for leaders ready to champion fairness and accountability
Culture & Systems Workshops
Engaging sessions on decision integrity, communication clarity, and high-trust practices
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Organizational Reviews & Strategic Planning
Deep dives to uncover barriers, outline transparent pathways, and align behaviors with values