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Professional headshot of a woman with long highlighted hair, wearing a black top and statement earrings, smiling gently against a neutral gray background. Jade Magnus Ogunnaike PR + Communications Strategy Jade leads culture-shifting campaigns that mobilize millions around complex social issues.
A woman smiles in the outdoors near a tree Caroline Fitz-Roy Talent Strategy, Recruiting Caroline partners with growth stage nonprofits to find the talent to scale their organization successfully!
Andrea Chen Fundraising Andrea has raised tens of millions for her clients and at organizations she led.
a man smiles by a tree Jonathan Edward Cybersecurity Jonathan’s company, New Harbor, partners with mission-oriented teams to build practical cybersecurity habits, develop IT strategies, and use AI tools responsibly.
Smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing glasses, a denim jacket, and a beaded necklace, standing against a plain light background. Kate Harris M&A + Closures Kate has helped client organizations accomplish more under their mission through collaboration and aligning mission with organizational structure.
Leah Peters Exec Coaching + Crisis Management Leah has led system transformations that produced double-digit student growth, 83% leadership retention, and a U.S. News Top 100 ranking.
A man in glasses in a workshop. Timothy Koide Sales + Revenue Growth Tim has built new products and companies from zero to one in both startup and corporate environments, but mostly just loves being friends with people.
Sophia Zisook raising a pink cocktail and smiling at a restaurant. Sophia Zisook Strategic Planning, Hiring + Culture, Scalable Operations Building equitable, effective orgs. MSW from UChicago, Cambridge Biz School Fellow. A macro social work lens. A business strategist’s mind.
Professional headshot of Rayne Martin smiling, wearing a red blazer over a floral blouse against a dark background. Rayne Martin Executive Coaching Rayne has helped hundreds of leaders build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and greater impact.
Professional headshot of a smiling man with short dark hair and light stubble, wearing a gray zip-up jacket over a green checkered shirt, against a neutral gray background. Raj Thakkar Financial Management Raj has helped hundreds of nonprofits manage their finances responsibly and survive countless fiscal crises.
Odiaka Gonzalez Odiaka Gonzalez Operations People come to me for leadership that brings values and culture to life in every decision, from budgets to team development. I help create spaces where continuous learning, creativity, and mission alignment drive both impact and a thriving organizational culture.
A woman with long, dark wavy hair and gold hoop earrings smiling outdoors. She is wearing a sleeveless red and white patterned dress and has a floral tattoo on her right upper arm. The background is a soft-focus green landscape. Nina Jacinto People + Culture | Layoffs Nina has led re-orgs 5 times in 5 years for nonprofits and startups, coached over 50+ managers, and has 10+ years of leading org change management.
a woman smiles in black and white Nicole Pollock Strategic Planning Nicole has led the transformation and strategic growth of four organizations, managing operating budgets from under $1 million to $700 million, and led teams ranging from 3 to over 3,000.
Mujer sonriente al aire libre, con suéter verde y aretes dorados, sosteniendo un helado frente a una fachada azul. Natalie Bergstrasser Fundraising Natalie helped scale Think of Us through rapid growth and a $70M+ raise.
Older woman with curly gray hair and glasses standing in front of large sculptural figures draped in patterned fabric. Nancy Fournier Exec Coaching Nancy has coached over 100+ women leaders to unlock their brilliance and master the complexities of leading organizations for maximum impact.
Smiling woman wearing a burgundy scarf, standing in front of a colorful artistic mural. Molly Christiansen Facilitation + Exec Coaching Molly brings deep experience and care to leaders, teams, and organizations navigating complexity — drawing on 20+ years as a nonprofit leader herself, including scaling one organization from startup to 5M+ lives touched.
A man wearing a cap and sunglasses (resting on the hat) is taking a selfie outdoors with a scenic ocean view behind him. The water is bright blue with small waves, and there are houses and greenery visible along the coastline below. The weather looks sunny and clear, giving the whole image a relaxed, vacation-like vibe. Michael Chae Fractional COO Mike has led turnarounds, recalibrated leadership teams, reduced millions of dollars in operational expenses, and created innovative strategies for program and revenue growth.
Professional headshot of a smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a red jacket with a black collar, posed against a light neutral background. Meli Manuselis Fundraising, Operations, Executive Coaching Meli is a former ED who has raised $38 million for non-profits across the country.
Professional headshot of a woman Meg McGilvra Leveraging AI Meg has 20 years’ experience building cross-sector partnerships to expand economic mobility for opportunity youth.
Professional headshot of a woman with brown hair Mara Harwel Operations + Exec Coaching Led a 30-person national operations team across 19 campuses and 13 states through a period of expansion from 500 to 5,000 students
Close-up selfie of a woman wearing glasses and a textured brown sweater, standing outdoors near white columns and hanging plants. Libby Fischer Connell Strategic Planning Libby is a former EdTech CEO who took a startup from failing to 3600% growth and a successful acquisition in 5 years.
Laila Plamondon Facilitation + Exec Coaching Laila has trained 100+ managers to build high-performing teams through practical management systems.
A woman with glasses smiles. Katya Fels Smyth Org Closures Katya closed a nationally recognized nonprofit and opened a national conversation about endings as leadership.
Katelyn McArdle Fundraising & Strategic Planning Katelyn has helped purpose-driven ventures launch, scale, and grow communities from 0 to 1,000+ supporters in months.
Jesse Noonan People Management Jesse has supported 26 teams and 2500 leaders to reach measurable impact for young people
A woman with brown hair smiles outside Jess Steele Data Infrastructure + Eval Jess has built and scaled evaluation, performance management, and analytics systems that drive better decisions and improve outcomes for children and families across government, startup, and nonprofit sectors.
a woman smiles in professional attire Jess Skylar Fundraising + Exec Coaching Jess has spent her career growing + scaling non-profit AND for-profit social ventures – think Revolution Foods from $14M to $170M and Think of Us from $700K to $15M!
A smiling woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and orange-rimmed glasses, wearing a black blazer and standing in front of a green plant and a gray wall. Jess Britt Exec Coaching + Board Management Jess chaired a 16-member international board and co-built the national research & evaluation function at a scaling workforce development org with 4000+ annual participants.
a woman stands in front to the eiffel tower Jenee Fortier Vu Grantwriting Jenee brings nonprofits the grant writing and program expertise they need to grow and deliver impact.
Woman posing in lavender field Grace Lee Operations Grace’s expertise in communication, training, process improvement, group facilitation, collaborative design, and change management have led to years of successful program management experience.
a woman with glasses smiles Grace Kim AI + Tech Strategy Grace is a research-scientist-turned-tech-consultant that helps orgs build systems to run better and decide smarter.
A man in a life vest on a lake poses. Giuseppe Morgana Cybersecurity Giuseppe founded New Harbor to make cybersecurity simple and accessible for teams of all sizes.
Woman smiles with beach in background. Emily Schaffer-Kling Sales + Revenue Growth Emily knows how to scale organizations. Her experience in sales, programs, ops, and finance have led to 5x growth in market-driven organizations without diluting social impact.
A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a green headband, dressed in a blue-and-white patterned jacket and patterned scarf, leaning against a railing with a dramatic mountain landscape behind her under a partly cloudy sky Dianna Tremblay Operations + Strategic Planning Dianna has helped hundreds of founders grow their businesses and raise capital while aligning teams, funding, and outcomes.
A woman with long, wavy gray hair smiles brightly while carrying a black tray of vibrant yellow and orange flowers on her shoulder. She is wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt with the word "Happy" visible, large tasseled earrings, and a black lanyard. Diane Martell Leadership Diane builds what others may only imagine — from healing-centered retreats to AI-powered systems that move missions forward.”
David deSouza Marketing David has grown revenue profitably at three ‘messy middle stage’ companies, deploying the ‘basics’ of marketing fundamentals
A woman poses for a photo Claudia Caballero Leadership Transitions Claudia stepped down while she was ahead and she helps other leaders do so, too.
Woman sitting outdoors in a garden chair, gently holding a fluffy gray cat surrounded by green foliage and red flowers. Claire Bernson Graphic Design Claire has helped dozens of cause-driven business and individuals elevate their branding and increase their impact
**“Smiling woman wearing glasses, sitting outdoors at night with warm string lights and festive decorations in the background.”** Cindy Vatalaro Government Relationships Cindy’s decades inside government systems enables her to share the knowledge, relationships, and practitioner lens to help human services organizations move faster, work smarter, and deliver results that stick.
Catherine Carrington Exec Search + Exec Coaching Catherine, a long time head of talent acquisition and executive coach, helps talent succeed in job searches across sectors.
A woman with short, curly dark hair sits at a restaurant table, looking calmly at the camera. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder cream-colored top, gold necklaces, and has light green manicured nails. In front of her is a table set with a plate of food, a blue glass of water, and a gold fork. The background shows a warm, upscale dining room with mirrored wall panels and other seated guests. Camille Acey Org Closures Camille supports organizations and projects that want to bring dignity to the sunset process.
A woman in hiking gear smiles while standing on a dirt trail overlooking a rocky coastline. She is holding a small, brindle dog wearing a light blue sweater under one arm, while her other hand holds the leash of a larger black and tan dog sitting beside her. The background features steep, shrub-covered cliffs meeting a churning gray ocean Amy Omand Fractional CFO Amy is a Fractional CFO, supporting nonprofit leaders with understanding their financials to be able to make strategic decisions with both mission and money in mind.
A smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair looks at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless purple patterned top, gold hoop earrings, and layered gold necklaces. The background appears to be an indoor event space with neutral-colored walls and stacked chairs. Alyza Jehangir Systems Reader + Strategic Advisor Alyza helps leaders clearly see how their organizations work so people, systems, and strategy move together in support of growth, scale, and transformation.
a man smiles outside Adam Rubin Developing New Double/Triple Bottom Line Ventures Founder. Builder. Operator. Adam Rubin scales mission-driven ventures from idea to tens of millions of dollars.
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“Caroline and her team didn’t support us like a typical vendor or recruiting firm, they worked alongside us like a co-founder or partner.”

— Sandeep Acharya, Octave

“Laila’s training was one of the strongest sessions I have attended on feedback, especially because of the real time exercises implemented into the session.”

— Maria Alcon-Heraux, Uncommon

“David asks the right questions to help us simplify and then take action.”

— Former colleague

“I witnessed Nina Jacinto’s exceptional ability to develop people and create a highly supportive environment, which is challenging in a startup.”

— IT Leader

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