Our Story
Uptown Strategy Lab is a black-woman owned, Harlem-born consulting studio grounded in ethical innovation and community-rooted growth. Founded by Christian Gamble, a seasoned strategist with a heart for people and the environment, Uptown Strategy Lab exists to help businesses create scalable, sustainable, and human-centered solutions. We work with purpose-driven brands who are ready to evolve, but not at the expense of culture, community, or conscience.
Mission
To empower businesses with strategic clarity, operational excellence, and brand alignment that puts people and purpose at the center.
Core values
Cultural Integrity – honoring the communities we serve
Sustainable Progress – improving systems with longevity in mind
Radical Clarity – making complex change feel actionable
Rooted Innovation – creativity that respects heritage and context
Client Empowerment – equipping businesses to thrive, not just survive
Why “UpTown Strategy Lab”?
The name honors Harlem—an iconic symbol of cultural brilliance, Black creativity, and upward movement. A “Lab” isn’t about rigid consulting models—it’s about collaboration, testing, and evolving together. This is where bold ideas meet smart strategy, and where businesses become legacies.
Let us be your strategic partner in:
Process Optimization & Implementation
Customer Experience Strategy
Change Management & Culture Alignment
Purpose-Driven Business Planning
Equitable Growth & Sustainability Strategy