what people are saying

  • "Kris was my in-it-to-win-it partner, champion and coach from day one of our consultancy. We turned to Kris in the midst of major growth and transformation for our small but mighty nonprofit, all happening on a fast timeline. I couldn't have asked for a more ideal consultant than Kris."

    — Molly Delano, Executive Director, Futures Ignite

  • “Kris is the ideal consultant, warm and engaging but also a strategic thinker that has a depth of experience and tools to help your organization get to where you want to be. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

    — Charles Uihlein, Founder and Executive Director, Teens Grow Greens

  • "When I initially stepped into the role of CEO, I was unfamiliar with the responsibilities and potential benefits of having a Chief of Staff. However, Kris quickly demonstrated her expertise and became an indispensable partner in my journey. From the beginning, she showed a proactive approach by encouraging me to prioritize my initial goals and guiding me through the process, which led me to nickname her 'My Second Brain.' Kris has an exceptional ability to navigate difficult conversations, demonstrating her strong leadership skills. She fearlessly initiated and led discussions on challenging topics, providing valuable insights and contributing to developing effective solutions. Our meetings were always focused and productive as we worked together to create a comprehensive game plan. "

    — Sandra Ernst, CEO, Oakland Promise

  • "Kris joined me at a pivotal time of change in my organization and in my own professional trajectory. Kris joined my team during multiple Executive leadership transitions and almost immediately embedded herself as a member of the team. Her ability to build trust quickly, efficiently assess needs, and manage multiple, complex work streams simultaneously made her and invaluable partner. Kris managed projects, people, and various stakeholders with effortless poise. She was such an exceptional chief of staff that I extended her contract twice – and would have continued to do so if my budget had allowed. Kristine is an unmatched thought-partner, strategist, and executive leader. It was an honor to have her support during our time of transition. I cannot recommend her enough!"

    — Christina Fissori-Hughes, VP, Programs & Operations, TFA

  • “Kris provided strategic capacity to our team over the past three months that we could not have done without. I am particularly grateful for her leadership of our team culture analysis and putting next steps into action. Your facilitation of our culture building sessions was crucial. You have been such a valuable partner to me and encourager of my own sustainability - “delegate it to me!” Please know how much of an impact you’ve had on our work and all of us.”

    — Siobhan Hunter, VP, Development at Teach For America

  • "Working with Kris over the last year has been an absolute joy! She was instrumental in helping our Executive Team flesh out our organizational priorities, identify challenges, and create actionable plans. She also played a crucial role in helping us with big picture planning, setting aside time for meaningful reflection, and supported us in creating systems and structures we can use in the future."

    - Arbour Decker, Chief Development Officer, Oakland Promise