Services

 
 

Fractional Chief of Staff

I serve as your strategic right hand—bringing senior-level thinking and operational discipline to your most important priorities

What This Looks Like:

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Translate organizational vision into actionable strategic plans

  • Design implementation roadmaps with clear milestones and accountability

  • Monitor progress and adjust course to ensure goals are met

Executive Decision Support

  • Serve as a strategic thought partner on high-stakes decisions

  • Conduct research and analysis to inform executive judgment

  • Anticipate challenges and identify solutions before issues escalate

Stakeholder Management & Alignment

  • Navigate complex relationships with boards, funders, elected officials, and community partners

  • Build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing interests

  • Represent your vision and priorities across internal and external audiences

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

  • Drive critical initiatives from conception through completion

  • Coordinate teams across departments to deliver results on time

  • Remove roadblocks and maintain momentum on strategic priorities

Board Relations & Governance Support

  • Prepare materials, briefings, and recommendations for board meetings

  • Facilitate governance processes and ensure compliance with organizational requirements

  • Serve as liaison between executive leadership and board members

Crisis Navigation & Change Management

  • Provide steady leadership during organizational transitions or crises

  • Develop communication strategies and coordinate response efforts

  • Guide teams through change with clarity and compassion

Team Development & Organizational Design

  • Build high-performing teams aligned with organizational goals

  • Create leadership development pathways, particularly for BIPOC professionals

  • Design organizational structures that support sustainable growth

 

Other Services

  • As a licensed attorney with government and policy experience, I bring legal rigor to strategic decisions.

    Services include:

    • Legal analysis and compliance review

    • Policy development and implementation

    • Contract administration and governance frameworks

    • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

  • Navigate the public sector with confidence. I understand how government works—and how to work with government.

    Services include:

    • Legislative strategy and advocacy

    • Intergovernmental affairs and partnership development

    • Grant management and compliance

    • Public-sector stakeholder engagement

  • DescBuild authentic relationships with the communities you serve. I design engagement strategies that center equity and create lasting partnerships.

    Services include:

    • Community engagement strategy and facilitation

    • Stakeholder mapping and relationship building

    • Conflict resolution and consensus building

    • Equity-centered program design

 

Engagement Models

How we can work together…

Strategic Retainer

  • Ongoing partnership for continuous executive support. Ideal for leaders managing sustained growth or transformation.

  • Typical commitment: 10-20 hours per week

Project-Based Engagement

  • Focused support for specific initiatives or time-bound projects. Perfect for strategic planning, organizational transitions, or major initiatives.

  • Typical duration: 3-6 months

Interim Leadership

  • Step into temporary leadership roles during transitions. I provide stability and strategic direction while you search for permanent solutions.

  • Typical duration: 3-12 months

Advisory Support

  • Access to strategic counsel on an as-needed basis. Best for executives who need periodic guidance on specific challenges.

  • Flexible monthly arrangements

Ready to gain a strategic partner?

Let's discuss how fractional Chief of Staff support or my other services can help you lead with greater clarity, capacity, and impact.

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