Founder and principal consultant providing strategic fractional C-suite leadership to mission-driven organizations and social enterprises. Specializing in embedded Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer services that drive organizational transformation, operational excellence, and cultural innovation.Service Areas:🎯 Executive Leadership• Fractional COO & CPO services for nonprofits and social enterprises• Strategic planning and organizational development• Change management and transformation leadership• Executive coaching and leadership development• Board governance and stakeholder engagement📊 Operational Excellence• Systems and process optimization• Performance management frameworks• Strategic planning and execution• Financial planning and analysis• Operational efficiency improvements👥 People Strategy• Organizational culture development• Talent acquisition and retention strategies• DEI initiative design and implementation• Employee experience enhancement• Leadership capacity building🤝 Strategic Advisory• Nonprofit management consulting• Social enterprise development• Organizational assessments• Strategic partnership development• Mission and vision alignmentRecent Client Engagements:• Fractional COO - Worker-owned cooperative conglomerate• Embedded CPO - Youth mental health nonprofit• Strategic Advisor - Social impact organizations• Executive Coach - Nonprofit leadership teams

Partner with Catalyst:Ed, a network that connects expert consultants with education and social impact projects to drive equity-focused transformation and enhance organizational capacity in the education sector. Provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to help schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions achieve sustainable impact.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:🔄 Strategic Consulting & Change Management• Design and implement consulting solutions that support organizations in refining strategic goals, optimizing operations, and advancing equity-driven objectives• Develop change management strategies aligned with clients’ missions, values, and long-term vision for systemic change• Establish decision-making frameworks that empower stakeholders and foster collective ownership of project outcomes👥 Leadership & Capacity Building• Deliver leadership development and performance coaching, enhancing team capacity to address challenges effectively• Facilitate training sessions on equity, strategic decision-making, and leadership best practices• Collaborate with organizational leaders to create structured growth pathways promoting continuous learning and development📊 Impact Measurement & Organizational Effectiveness• Establish frameworks to track progress, assess outcomes, and continuously refine program effectiveness• Lead strategic planning to align priorities with equity-centered goals, ensuring a roadmap for growth and sustainability• Build partnerships to align efforts across departments and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration🤝 Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration• Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and fellow providers to strengthen the network impact• Develop communication strategies that enhance transparency, build trust, and secure stakeholder buy-in• Engage in collaboration across the network to support sector-wide improvements and share insights

Leading strategic transformation at Courier Corporation of Hawaii (CCH), a key subsidiary of Obran Cooperative, the largest worker-owned cooperative conglomerate in the US. Driving organizational change and operational excellence while fostering a culture of innovation and worker ownership.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:🔄 Change Management & Strategic Leadership• Spearheaded transition to self-management model, implementing innovative solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and sustainability• Developed and executed comprehensive change management strategy aligned with cooperative principles• Created transparent communication frameworks to support collective decision-making processes👥 Leadership Development & Performance Coaching• Designed and delivered customized coaching programs for leadership team, resulting in improved performance metrics and team effectiveness• Implemented structured mentorship program fostering professional growth and collaborative work environment• Facilitated workshops focused on handling organizational complexity and strategic decision-making📊 Organizational Transformation• Led strategic planning initiatives to align business operations with cooperative principles and organizational goals• Established performance measurement frameworks to track and optimize organizational effectiveness• Built strong partnerships with department heads to ensure alignment of transformation initiatives🤝 Stakeholder Engagement• Cultivated strong relationships with leadership team, employees, and partners to drive strategic objectives• Developed communication strategies to enhance transparency and stakeholder buy-in• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and innovation

Serving as a strategic advisor connecting Fortune 500-trained expertise with businesses and nonprofits to drive organizational excellence. Delivering comprehensive consulting solutions across human capital, organizational development, and strategic planning domains.Core Consulting Areas:👥 Human Capital Management• Employee Benefits & Compensation Strategy• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Excellence• Professional Development Planning• Career Coaching & Leadership Development• Staff Wellness Program Design🎯 Organizational Development• Strategic Planning & Implementation• Change Management• Project Management• Capacity Building• Organizational Culture Enhancement📚 Specialized Expertise• Nonprofit Board Training & Governance• DEI & Belonging Implementation• Female Entrepreneurship Support• Working Parent Programs• Cultural Transformation🤝 Strategic Advisory• Leadership Training & Development• Board Development & Governance• Organizational Assessment• Culture & Engagement Strategies• Training Program Design & Facilitation

Providing strategic human capital leadership as an embedded CPO for mission-driven organizations. Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement comprehensive talent strategies that drive organizational success and cultural transformation.Strategic Impact Areas:👥 Executive Advisory & Leadership Development• Partner with senior leaders to identify and address organizational challenges• Conduct comprehensive organizational assessments and develop strategic action plans• Serve as key thought partner in strategic decision-making processes• Coach nonprofit professional leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness🎯 Talent Strategy & Management• Design and implement recruitment and selection frameworks• Develop performance management systems and processes• Build manager capacity through training and development programs• Create competitive compensation and benefits strategies📊 Organizational Development• Lead strategic planning sessions for nonprofit organizations• Develop internal policies and procedures aligned with organizational values• Establish board governance frameworks and expectations• Drive cultural transformation initiatives🤝 DEI & Culture• Partner on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies• Foster inclusive organizational cultures• Implement equity-focused talent practices• Lead cultural assessment and transformation efforts

Serving as an interim executive leader through vChief, providing strategic operational leadership to organizations during critical growth and transformation periods. Partner with CEOs and Boards to translate vision into executable strategies while building sustainable operational infrastructure.Key Impact Areas:🎯 Strategic Leadership & Vision• Partner with CEOs and Boards to align operational execution with strategic objectives• Bridge communication between Board/CEO and organizational teams• Develop and implement growth strategies and operational frameworks• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness📊 Operational Excellence• Design and implement scalable operational processes and systems• Create measurement tools to evaluate internal and external process efficiency• Establish reporting frameworks to track operational performance• Develop and optimize internal infrastructure to support growth💰 Financial Strategy & Planning• Collaborate with C-suite on budgeting and forecasting• Optimize resource allocation across departments• Drive profitability through operational efficiency• Implement financial controls and reporting systems🔄 Process Implementation• Spearhead development of company policies and procedures• Roll out operational improvement initiatives• Create and maintain reporting systems• Design and implement growth-focused infrastructure

Led human capital strategy for Hopebound, an innovative nonprofit revolutionizing youth mental health care access. Developed and implemented comprehensive people operations initiatives to support the organization's mission of creating inclusive spaces for youth wellness and breaking down barriers to mental health care.Strategic Contributions:🎯 Organizational Development• Designed and implemented scalable HR infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth• Created comprehensive people operations policies and procedures• Developed performance management frameworks aligned with mission and values• Established strategic workforce planning processes👥 Culture & Employee Experience• Led initiatives to build and maintain an inclusive, mission-driven culture• Developed employee engagement and wellness programs• Implemented feedback systems to measure and improve employee satisfaction• Created onboarding and professional development programs🤝 Talent Strategy• Developed recruitment strategies to attract mission-aligned talent• Designed competitive compensation and benefits programs• Created career development pathways for staff• Implemented succession planning frameworks📊 Strategic Leadership• Partnered with executive team on organizational strategy and growth initiatives• Led change management efforts to support organizational scaling• Developed metrics to track impact of people initiatives• Advised leadership on HR best practices and compliance

Led strategic and operational initiatives in talent acquisition, regional alignment, and fiscal management to advance Teach For America’s mission and enhance organizational effectiveness. Drove efforts in staff culture, equity, and compliance to foster an inclusive, sustainable environment for regional teams.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:🔄 Talent Acquisition & Culture• Directed talent acquisition strategies to attract, hire, and retain top regional talent.• Enhanced staff culture by creating opportunities for team collaboration, learning, and community-building.🤝 Equity & Inclusion• Championed regional commitment to racial equity through an equity audit and tool development, embedding inclusivity across planning processes.📊 Operational & Fiscal Oversight• Supported human resources and operations for streamlined staff transitions and aligned administration with fiscal goals.• Managed a $4.3M budget, guiding financial planning and Board reporting to support regional sustainability.• Developed policies, procurement, and office systems to maintain operational efficiency.📅 Strategic Planning• Led vision-setting, strategic planning, talent, and budget initiatives in line with Teach For America’s theory of change.• Partnered with regional leaders on cross-functional initiatives, leveraging national teams and external partnerships.📌 Compliance & Risk Management• Facilitated leadership training on compliance and risk strategies, ensuring alignment with standards and regulations.• Established robust compliance frameworks, tracking and reporting audits and supporting accountability.