Who we are

We have worked across coasts and issues — in urban and rural areas. We have advised major philanthropies.

We have coached national and local CEOs.

We build. We learn. We grow.

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Our Team

Tim Smith-Gerding

President

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Colleen spear

Chief of Staff

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Dan Noyes

Advisor - Leadership & Strategy

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Ambar Ruiz

Partner - Brand and Design

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erin allgood

partner - strategic planning

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Pen Howell

Advisor - Community Building

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Tori Hay Lindahl

Advisor - Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

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We strive to embody these values in all of our engagements

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We strive to embody these values in all of our engagements *

cross - sector

All sectors play a vital role in advancing positive change in our communities. Change is more sustainable when all sectors are aligned towards common goals.

efficiency

We are careful stewards of resources (including your time). We ensure our projects have an ease of implementation.

Resilience

We develop resilient organizations, programs, and leaders.

We uplift communities and leaders with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Everyone deserves to have their voices heard, respected, and valued in society - regardless of their background.

inclusion

co-creation

Lasting solutions to societal problems are created in partnership with communities and their leaders.