What I Offer

No two organizations face exactly the same challenges, which is why every engagement I take on is tailored to the organization's goals, people, and context. Some clients are planning for the future, others are evaluating existing programs, and still others are bringing together diverse stakeholders to tackle complex issues. My role is to help organizations move from uncertainty to clarity by combining thoughtful strategy, rigorous research, collaborative processes, and practical implementation.

While each engagement is tailored to the needs of the organization, my work generally falls into three areas.

  • Strong organizations don't just react to change—they shape it intentionally. Whether you're launching a new initiative, planning for growth, or navigating organizational change, I help create practical, actionable roadmaps that reflect both their mission and the realities of implementation.

    My approach emphasizes meaningful stakeholder engagement, evidence-informed decision-making, and achievable implementation plans that organizations can realistically carry forward.

    Typical engagements include:

    • Strategic planning

    • Organizational assessments

    • Governance & board planning

    • Organizational structure & role design

    • Program and initiative design

    • Implementation planning

  • Complex challenges require collaboration across organizations, professions, and perspectives. I design and facilitate processes that help groups have productive conversations, build consensus, and move from discussion to action.

    Whether facilitating strategic planning sessions, moderating stakeholder discussions, designing conferences, or leading workshops, my goal is to create environments where participants can engage thoughtfully, contribute meaningfully, and leave with a clear path forward.

    Typical engagements include:

    • Stakeholder engagement

    • Consensus- building

    • Strategic conversations

    • Conference & meeting design

    • Retreat and meeting facilitation

    • Workshop design and facilitation

  • The strongest decisions are grounded in evidence. I help organizations gather meaningful evidence, understand what's working, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

    I design and lead research that helps organizations answer important questions, evaluate impact, and make better decisions. My work spans qualitative and quantitative methods, program evaluation, survey design, implementation research, and policy analysis. Whether the goal is measuring impact, understanding stakeholder experiences, or informing future strategy, I tailor each evaluation to the organization's questions and decision-making needs.

    Typical engagements include:

    • Program evaluation

    • Needs assessments

    • Survey design & analysis

    • Interviews & focus groups

    • Policy research & analysis

    • Data visualization & reporting

My Process

Curious

I begin by asking questions, gathering information, and seeking to understand both the problem and the broader context before proposing solutions.

Collaborative

The best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives are thoughtfully brought together. I design processes that encourage meaningful participation and shared ownership.

Evidence-Informed

Through interviews, research, surveys, focus groups, or data analysis, I believe important decisions should be grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.

Practical

The goal isn't simply to produce a report or strategic plan—it's to help organizations move forward with solutions that are realistic, implementable, and sustainable.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I primarily work with courts, legal aid organizations, bar associations, foundations, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. While much of my experience is in the civil justice system, many of the approaches I use—strategic planning, evaluation, facilitation, and organizational development—are applicable across mission-driven organizations.

  • No. While access to justice has been the primary focus of my career, I also work on organizational strategy, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, nonprofit leadership, implementation planning, and other complex organizational challenges.

  • Both. Many projects can be completed remotely, while others benefit from on-site interviews, retreats, workshops, or facilitated meetings.

  • I work with organizations throughout the United States, both remotely and in person. Over the course of my career, I've collaborated with organizations in every U.S. state through national research initiatives, strategic planning, policy work, program evaluation, technical assistance, and other justice system improvement efforts.

  • Every project is different. Some engagements involve facilitating a strategic planning process, while others focus on program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, research, or organizational strategy. Most begin with an initial conversation to understand the organization's goals and determine the most appropriate approach.

  • Typically with a conversation. After learning more about your organization and goals, I'll develop a proposed scope of work tailored to your needs.

  • Yes. I regularly present at conferences, facilitate workshops, and lead retreats on topics related to justice system improvement, research, strategic planning, facilitation, and program evaluation.

  • Absolutely. Not every project requires a full evaluation. Sometimes organizations simply need help asking the right questions, gathering information, or developing a practical framework for decision-making.

  • Every engagement is tailored to the organization's goals, scope, and timeline. Depending on the nature of the work, I offer hourly consulting, fixed-fee project engagements, phased projects for larger initiatives, facilitation and speaking fees, and ongoing retainer arrangements. Following an initial conversation, I'll recommend an engagement structure that best fits your organization's needs and budget.

  • Yes. I'm currently accepting new clients on a limited basis for the remainder of 2026. Because I work closely with each organization, I intentionally take on only a small number of engagements at a time.

    If you're considering a project—whether it's well-defined or just beginning to take shape—I'd encourage you to reach out. An initial conversation is often the best place to explore whether I can help.