Services & Capabilities
Strategic guidance. Specialized expertise. Embedded partnership. Thoughtful implementation.
Embedded Partnership
Experienced capacity when your team needs it most.
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Operational Support
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Workflow Development
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Project Coordination
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Organizational Capacity
Sometimes the challenge isn't knowing what needs to be done—it's having the time, capacity, or internal resources to do it well. I work alongside executive directors, staff, and boards as an extension of the team, providing experienced support where it's needed most. Whether strengthening day-to-day operations, improving workflows, coordinating complex initiatives, or helping navigate periods of growth and change, I bring practical leadership, thoughtful problem-solving, and an extra set of capable hands to help move the work forward.
Specialized Expertise
Deep experience in regional and equitable food systems.
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Food Hub Development
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Food Access Initiatives
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Farm to School Programs
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Local Food Market Strategy
I bring hands-on experience developing food hubs, working with school districts to strengthen Farm to School programs, expanding access to local food, and helping farmers reach equitable markets. From market strategies for local food systems to community food access initiatives, I help organizations identify opportunities, build partnerships, and develop practical solutions that strengthen regional food systems. At the heart of this work is a commitment to creating stronger connections between farmers and communities so that fresh, local, sustainably grown food is accessible to all.
Thoughtful Implementation
Turning ideas into action and opportunities into sustainable programs.
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Program launches
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Project management
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Fundraising events
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Earned-Income Models
I help organizations turn opportunities into action, from designing and launching grant-funded programs to managing complex projects and producing fundraising events. I also help nonprofits develop earned-income models that diversify revenue, complement grants and donations, and build greater financial sustainability. Whether starting something new or bringing a complex initiative across the finish line, I provide the structure, coordination, and hands-on support needed to move the work forward.
Strategic Guidance
Clarifying priorities and planning for what's next.
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Strategic planning
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Board retreats
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Organizational assessments
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Succession planning
Whether you’re navigating growth, preparing for a leadership transition, reassessing priorities, or simply trying to get everyone moving in the same direction, having the right process can create much-needed clarity. I work alongside boards and organizational leaders to step back, ask the right questions, understand what’s working and what needs attention, and build a practical path forward that reflects your mission, capacity, and goals.
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