Harmonizing Space, People, and Purpose to Transform Aspirations into Reality
Roof Chakra is a strategic consultancy for high-stakes decisions where land, systems, and negotiation converge.
Strategic analysis rooted in place, integrating land intelligence, cultural context, and long-term impact.
When analysis reaches its limits, situational awareness becomes the deciding factor.
With 30 years of experience in live production, film, and activism, Thomas Cavanagh epitomizes values-led cultural leadership on a global scale. A sought-after guide and fixer, he seamlessly combines analytical acumen with cultural diplomacy and strategic thinking to provide comprehensive solutions to complex challenges, serving partners in such diverse industries as destination development, real estate, outdoor, civic & government, arts & culture, media & film.
As a certified land energy analyst and geomancy consultant trained by Alex Stark, Thomas partners with businesses to empower harmonious interactions between place and people.
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I help organizations and developers make better decisions about place by combining rigorous site research with land energy analysis. My approach integrates historical mapping, environmental flow insights, water path analysis, soil and front door orientation studies to ensure that the built, natural and cultural dimensions of a site are aligned with client objectives and stakeholder values.
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As a seasoned producer, I have executed over 300 global productions for live audiences and film, with expertise in areas ranging from crisis management, location discovery, verticality, rigging, work-at-height, contract negotiation, risk management, insurance, liability, finance, and fundraising.
Collaborating with corporate, civic and brand partners, I lead and weave complex creative and logistical processes from concept to execution, with an aim to bring impact to local and global audiences.
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I deliver high-impact insight for decision-makers with:
Situational assessment and risk mitigation.
Land and landscape intelligence that informs planning, design and cultural engagement.
Stakeholder ecosystem analysis and alignment strategy.
Integrating strategic foresight with place-based values.
Book a consultation to see where your property is asking for harmonization.
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Grounded in a background of expedition travel, wilderness medicine and group safety under pressure, Thomas guides individuals and small groups on land or by sea to diverse natural & urban settings, such as high mountains, ancient forests, desert plateaus, city scapes, and remote bays, rivers and estuaries. I help people discover spiritual resonance and access nature's healing essence.
Book a consultation to see how you can take a land analysis approach to your problem solving!
Past and current collaborators
In his role as Executive Producer and Director for vertical dance company BANDALOOP, past and current collaborators include: UNESCO Heritage Sites, BMW Group, St. Pauls Cathedral, The Transamerica Pyramid, The Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Lionsgate Entertainment, The Africa Cup, The NFL, College Football, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Entertainment, The American Express Foundation, The US State Department as Arts Envoy in multiple countries, The European Capital of Culture, The National Park Service, The National Endowment for the Arts, Toyota, Accor Group, IBM, Cisco, Network, The Cities of San Francisco & Oakland, Oysho, Lycra, CBS, CNN, The American Music Awards, P!NK, TAIT, MBC Media Group, The Shanghai Media Group, Outside Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, and MacGillivray Freeman IMAX Films.
Thomas is the past Chair of the Board of Directors of Oil Change International, an organization focused on exposing the true cost of fossil fuels and facilitating the transition toward equitable clean energy, and is an executive Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Visit Oakland. He is also a former tactical advisor and past financial director for Amazon Watch, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the environment and indigenous people of the Amazon Basin.
Proficient at wilderness medicine, expedition leadership and alpine travel, a backcountry skier and an avid sea-kayaker, Thomas resides in Oakland, CA on occupied Ohlone Chochenyo Land, with his wife, daughter and a senior Yorkshire Terrier.
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